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Sydney Airport ‘draws a line’ under COVID with best month since 2019

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January 22, 2024
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A total of 3.58 million passengers went through Sydney’s terminals last month – 15.8 per cent higher than December 2022, and 90.6 per cent of December 2019 levels – with Australian passport holders exceeding pre-pandemic numbers for the first time, up …

Qantas hails performance despite Transport Minister attack

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January 22, 2024
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The Flying Kangaroo pointed to new data that showed it was outperforming Virgin despite its on-time departures remaining far below the long-term average.

Milestone reached in sustainable air travel

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January 22, 2024
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A landmark test has been conducted at Brisbane Airport, with the first successful on-aircraft spin of an electric motor. The […]

Contracts awarded for major road projects

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January 22, 2024
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Contracts have been awarded for two major road projects that are being jointly funded by state and federal governments. Mount […]

Turkish Airlines confirms Melbourne as first Aussie destination

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January 22, 2024
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A route via Singapore will initially fly three times per week on 787-9 Dreamliners, with non-stop services to commence once it acquires the A350-1000s necessary to reach Australia’s east coast directly from Istanbul. The first flight will touch down in…

Class M11 Locomotive Derailed Near Peralanda Railway Station

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January 19, 2024
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Class M11 954 derailed near Peralanda railway station.

Exclusive: Airfares up in 2023, despite ACCC warning to airlines

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January 19, 2024
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New analysis of data shows that the twin effects of inflation and the rising price of jet fuel has mitigated an increase in services from the major carriers.

Qantas slips from best brand to 41st in just five years

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January 19, 2024
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The study comes as the airline prepares to fight ACCC allegations in court that it sold tickets to flights it had already cancelled, and months after the early exit of former CEO Alan Joyce.

Key Newcastle terminal milestones ‘on track’ despite delay, says CEO

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January 18, 2024
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Despite the opening being delayed to next year, several key milestones are “on track” according to airport management, with the old terminal demolished, columns for the new border agency installed, work underway on lift pits and baggage tunnels, and a …

India to Provide Decommissioned Train Engines to Sri Lanka

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January 18, 2024
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Sri Lanka Railways has recently announced that India would provide Sri Lanka with 20 decommissioned locomotives and 3 more locomotives for spare parts.