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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.

Cairns and Mackay airports to benefit from $155M

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June 18, 2024
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North Queensland Airports has been approved for a $155 million loan from the Federal Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), […]

Inland Rail reveals next piece of project puzzle

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June 18, 2024
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Bruce Highway upgrade begins

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June 18, 2024
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Inaugural Australian Aviation Summit set for August

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June 17, 2024
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As the aviation sector embarks on a period of innovation and advancement, the industry’s leading experts will gather at the brand-new event in August.

‘Flames shoot out’ of Virgin 737 flying to Melbourne

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June 17, 2024
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The passenger service, from Queenstown, was diverted to Invercargill with the airline confirming it is aware of the incident.

Beijing Capital Airlines’ first Hangzhou flight arrives in Melbourne

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June 17, 2024
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Flight JD385 from Hangzhou touched down in Melbourne just after 4:20am on Tuesday, operated by the A330-200 B-1043. Hangzhou is now the eighth mainland Chinese destination with direct service to Melbourne, and joins Beijing Capital Airlines’ existing r…