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Fatal Caboolture collision caused by lack of awareness, says ATSB

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June 5, 2025
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The accident on 28 July 2023 killed the Jabiru’s pilot David Maddern and his wife Jan Maddern, leaving the male pilot of the Pawnee uninjured. According to the ATSB, the multiple runways and lack of a tower at the airfield were both contributing factor…

Preliminary Western Sydney flight paths get ministerial thumbs up

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June 5, 2025
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Speaking at the airport on Wednesday, the Transport Minister said that in order to minimise noise impact on surrounding communities, reciprocal runway operations (RRO) will be prioritised at night, with a specific noise abatement procedure employed, wh…

Airport embraces the sunshine with new solar project

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June 5, 2025
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The new 190.24kW system, described as “a significant step towards the airport’s goal of achieving 50 per cent renewable energy use by 2030”, will reduce energy consumption in the terminal by 17 per cent and help Sunshine Coast Airport meet its scope 2 …

HS2 tunnelling machine to be repurposed for a new mission

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June 5, 2025
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A giant machine used to bore a tunnel for the new HS2 high-speed railway line is to be dismantled so that it can be repurposed for a new mission.

Exclusive: Alan Joyce re-emerges to join speaker circuit

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June 4, 2025
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The former Qantas CEO, who left his role in controversial circumstances, has been listed for booking through several companies after largely vanishing from public life for the last 18 months.

Runway works complete at Western Sydney Airport

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June 4, 2025
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The runway, which according to WSI will be able to serve 10 million passengers per year at its opening in 2026, is rated for up to Code F aircraft including the 747-8 and A380. It has been under construction since bulk earthworks contracts were awarded…

Australian Taipan parts used for NZDF helicopter upgrades

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June 4, 2025
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Parts from the retired Australian Defence Force helicopters were reportedly used in the currently in-service Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopters without grounding the fleet.

It’s official: Bain sets $685m Virgin IPO for this month

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June 4, 2025
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The private equity firm is looking to raise $685 million in the IPO, which will reduce its holding in the airline to 40 per cent, as reported in the Australian Financial Review. Brokers are selling 30 per cent of stock to new investors, with Qatar Airw…

Air New Zealand launches seasonal Adelaide–Christchurch route

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June 3, 2025
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The flights, which will operate twice per week on A320/21neo aircraft, will run from 27 October 2025 to 27 March 2026, for a total of around 15,000 seats over the season. It will be the only non-stop connection between Adelaide and New Zealand’s South …

Canberra Airport hits new level in carbon management

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June 3, 2025
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The airport has joined Adelaide, Brisbane, Parafield, and Sydney Airports at Level 4 under ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, with Newcastle the only Australian airport to rank higher.