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Marles reaffirms decision to dispose of Taipans despite repair offer

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February 8, 2024
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, speaking to an ABC television interview on 7 February, reaffirmed the government’s decision to scrap the Australian Defence Force transport helicopters ahead of their planned withdrawal dat…

US accelerates Black Hawk deliveries to Australia

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February 7, 2024
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The decision means Army will have a fleet of 12 this year, as part of a wider announcement that sees Lockheed Martin awarded a $340 million sustainment contract for the aircraft.

Report by ex-ACCC chair says Qantas does price gouge

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February 7, 2024
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Allan Fels also recommended airport prices be formally regulated and the removal of restrictions on domestic and international aviation.

Hypoxia possible cause of fire surveillance crash

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February 7, 2024
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In its preliminary report, air crash investigators said voice recordings showed the pilot’s rate and volume of speech had “substantially lowered”.

Testing underway for asbestos in Sydney Metro sites

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February 7, 2024
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Transport for NSW is continuing to undertake targeted testing for asbestos at Sydney Metro project sites where landscaping works took […]

Qantas installs dual-blade wingtips on 737s

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February 7, 2024
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The ‘Split Scimitar’ design improves fuel efficiency by up to 2 per cent by reducing air drag that forms behind an aircraft as it flies.

Video Podcast: Boo returns to the Australian Aviation Podcast

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February 6, 2024
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Former fighter pilot Christian “Boo” Boucousis comes back from Miami, Florida to discuss with Adam how the industry has changed since he left the Australian Aviation Podcast.

Pel-Air denies pilot fatigue caused Victoria air ambulance incidents

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February 6, 2024
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Two of the incidents, as reported by the Herald Sun, took place in October, and one in January. In at least two cases, oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling at around 11,000 feet as the fixed-wing planes were ascending, due to improper setting of compr…

New solar farm opens at RAAF Base Darwin

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February 6, 2024
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The 3.2-megawatt system solar farm, operated and maintained by Assure Energy, is expected to deliver up to 40 per cent of the Australian Defence Force base’s energy requirements.

Emirates returns to Adelaide with non-stop daily flights

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February 6, 2024
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The non-stop services, commencing 28 October, will use Emirates’ fleet of Boeing 777-200LR aircraft equipped with business and economy-class cabins. The route will be the first direct connection between Adelaide and Dubai since Emirates halted flights …