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Taipan crash hearings resume in Brisbane

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June 20, 2024
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The IGADF appointed an inquiry to rigorously examine the circumstances and cause of deaths regarding the fatal crash of Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter, callsign Bushman 83, late last year. The Taipan fleet was grounded permanently following t…

Qantas approved to compete with Virgin on Vanuatu route

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June 20, 2024
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The IASC has awarded the Flying Kangaroo 1,798 seats of capacity per week between Australia and Vanuatu, which Qantas plans to fly with a mixture of its own 737-800s, wet-leased Alliance E190s, and Jetstar’s A321neos, putting it in direct competition w…

Qantas could withhold $16m in bonuses from Joyce

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June 19, 2024
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The Australian has reported that Colin Carter, former strategy chief for Boston Consulting Group, has been asked by the board to help determine whether Joyce is eligible for performance-dependent long-term bonuses of around $14 million and short-term b…

Disneyland Australia for Melbourne? MP reveals bold plan: ‘At the top of the list’

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June 19, 2024
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The politician hopes to capitalise on Disney’s $60 billion investment in global theme park expansion.

Air Vanuatu liquidator confirms offers are on the table

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June 19, 2024
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While it could not disclose the number or the nature of the interested parties, Ernst & Young confirmed it had received non-binding offers for the Vanuatuan flag carrier, which went into voluntary liquidation last month owing at least $99 million.

Camelot Locomotive Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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June 18, 2024
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Camelot Society holds a special train for its members

No birds seen at Queenstown before suspected Virgin strike: airport

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June 18, 2024
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Flight VA148 was forced to divert to Invercargill after flames were seen shooting from the engine shortly after takeoff. The airport’s assertion does not necessarily rule out a bird strike, and the 737-800, VH-YIV (pictured at Sydney in 2018), remains …

Queensland Police adds 3 new Bell 429 helicopters

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June 18, 2024
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The trio of Bell 429s will be assigned to the South-East Queensland fleet from 3 July, replacing a pair of older helicopters. Two have already arrived, with the third undergoing final testing before delivery, and will allow increased patrol opportuniti…

Casket thrown from hearse in Chicago area hit-and-run crash

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June 18, 2024
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A casket with a body inside was thrown from a hearse in a hit-and-run crash Friday morning in south suburban Homewood.

Glastar crashed near Noosa after failed go-around, says ATSB

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June 18, 2024
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The pilot of VH-BAQ sustained minor injuries, and a passenger severe injuries, when the light plane crashed on approach to a grass airstrip at a property near Noosa on 12 November.