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ATSB praises ‘decisive’ flight crew in Qantas engine failure incident

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April 29, 2026
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Flight QF520 to Brisbane on 8 November 2024, operated by VH-VYH, was forced to return to Sydney after a loud bang was heard from the right engine during the take-off roll. According to investigators, the failure occurred after the aircraft had already …

Danish counter-drone firm wins $9.81m Defence contract

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April 29, 2026
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The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.

NASA takes early delivery of next-gen flying laboratory

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April 29, 2026
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Delivered five weeks ahead of schedule in partnership with aviation services provider Yulista, the aircraft, a converted Boeing 777, will serve as NASA’s most capable airborne research platform to date. It is set to play a central role in supporting gl…

Rohde & Schwarz secures major US FAA contract

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April 29, 2026
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The firm has been selected to replace older analogue equipment at airports and air traffic control facilities in the US with its digital CERTIUM Voice Communication System (VCS) as part of the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiat…

PKP Cargo partners up with Korean company to build wagons for military mobility

Marco Raimondi
April 28, 2026
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Polish state-owned rail freight group PKP Cargo signed an agreement with South Korean manufacturer Sung Shin Rolling Stock Technology (SSRST) to form a joint venture.…

Muuga and much more: how will Rail Baltica impact rail freight in Estonia?

Marco Raimondi
April 28, 2026
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As the northernmost of the Baltic countries, Estonia will be the starting point of Rail Baltica. Moreover, the only seaport connected to the future line…

Polish rolling stock lessor Eurowagon secures access to Spain

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April 28, 2026
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Eurowagon, which is Poland’s largest rolling stock lessor, has obtained registration with the Spanish railway authority. As a consequence, the company’s wagons are allowed to…

Double trouble: German rail freight faces simultaneous closures on two key corridors

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April 28, 2026
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It is the largest rail shutdown ever in Germany: the nine-month closure of the Hamburg-Berlin railway. That shutdown is about to get even bigger, with…

Virgin to resume some Doha services from June

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April 28, 2026
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Starting 15 June, VA1-2 and VA7-8 flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Doha will resume following their earlier cancellation, though other services will remain cancelled for another three months. Virgin has said it is offering “flexibility” for guests …

Boeing, US Navy complete test flight of MQ-25A Stingray aircraft

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April 28, 2026
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The aircraft successfully demonstrated autonomous taxi, take-off, flight, landing, and response to commands from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station during the two-hour flight.