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Sharp Airlines announces expansion of Launceston–King Island services

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July 23, 2026
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Sharp Airlines has announced an expansion of its direct Launceston–King Island services with non-stop flights now operating every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, departing Launceston at 7:00am and arriving on King Island at 8:00am.

Is It True That Earning Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass By Flying Alone Now Requires Over $67,000 In Basic Fares?

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July 23, 2026
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What is the true cost of a Companion Pass?

Is It True That Air Force One Pilots Earn Around $215K While Big 3 Widebody Captains Clear $480K?

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July 23, 2026
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Air Force One pilots are some of the most senior pilots routinely flying for the Air Force, but they earn half of what commercial widebody pilots get.

Emirates Refuses 10 Pre-Built Boeing 777Xs Over Rework Costs

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July 22, 2026
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Despite being the largest customer for the type, Emirates has confirmed that it does not plan to take delivery of the o…

Qantas wins domestic on-time stakes in 2025-26

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July 22, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo saw more than 81 per cent of its domestic and regional flights depart on time over the 12 months to June, according to official government data. This represents its best result in seven years not counting COVID, and around 3.5 perce…

Altura Airlines launches as Indigenous-owned charter operator

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July 22, 2026
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Founded by Wonnarua woman Dr Amanda Healy and co-owned by Maroomba Airlines’ Michael Evans and Phil Garcia, Altura Airlines will draw on Maroomba’s existing fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, with plans for an A320 in operation un…

2-Time World Cup Champions Spain Return Home On Special Iberia A350-900

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July 22, 2026
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The touchdown of the Iberia A350-900 in Madrid marked the end of an epic journey for the Spain national football team.

Why Do Pilots Use The Term “Roger” Instead Of “Yes”?

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July 22, 2026
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Roger was one of the first words for ‘R’ in early aviation phonetic alphabets and it went on to mean ‘message received.’

What Flight Attendants Do The Moment Turbulence Hits That Passengers May Never Notice

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July 22, 2026
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Cabin crew are always prepared for the unexpected.

Confirmed: Collapsed Boeing 787-9’s Nose Gear Was Missing Downlock Pin

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July 21, 2026
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The initial investigation into why a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport on June 4th, 2026 has revealed that the downlock pin was missing. The absence of this component caused the plane’s front to suddenly collapse, plummeting to the ground, while being prepared at the gate for a flight to Los Angeles.