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Turkish Airlines confirms Melbourne as first Aussie destination

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January 22, 2024
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A route via Singapore will initially fly three times per week on 787-9 Dreamliners, with non-stop services to commence once it acquires the A350-1000s necessary to reach Australia’s east coast directly from Istanbul. The first flight will touch down in…

Class M11 Locomotive Derailed Near Peralanda Railway Station

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January 19, 2024
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Class M11 954 derailed near Peralanda railway station.

Exclusive: Airfares up in 2023, despite ACCC warning to airlines

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January 19, 2024
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New analysis of data shows that the twin effects of inflation and the rising price of jet fuel has mitigated an increase in services from the major carriers.

Qantas slips from best brand to 41st in just five years

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January 19, 2024
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The study comes as the airline prepares to fight ACCC allegations in court that it sold tickets to flights it had already cancelled, and months after the early exit of former CEO Alan Joyce.

Key Newcastle terminal milestones ‘on track’ despite delay, says CEO

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January 18, 2024
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Despite the opening being delayed to next year, several key milestones are “on track” according to airport management, with the old terminal demolished, columns for the new border agency installed, work underway on lift pits and baggage tunnels, and a …

India to Provide Decommissioned Train Engines to Sri Lanka

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January 18, 2024
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Sri Lanka Railways has recently announced that India would provide Sri Lanka with 20 decommissioned locomotives and 3 more locomotives for spare parts.

Disposing of Taipans ‘best value for money’, says Conroy

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January 18, 2024
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Minister Conroy, speaking on ABC Radio on Thursday, said a global search undertaken by MRH-90 Taipan contractor NATO Helicopter Industries to find buyers for the beleaguered fleet uncovered “zero interest”, before hitting back at public scrutiny over t…

Work to begin on major Inland Rail upgrade

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January 18, 2024
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Construction is set to commence in late January on the Daroobalgie and Wyndham Avenue sites of the Stockinbingal to Parkes […]

Construction continues on Newcastle Airport international terminal

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January 18, 2024
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Construction of the Newcastle Airport international terminal upgrade is progressing, with demolition complete and underground works now underway. The Australian […]

Qantas veteran Glance to oversee loyalty

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January 18, 2024
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Andrew Glance, currently the executive manager of commercial partnerships and Qantas business rewards, has been with Qantas since 2002 and with Loyalty since 2016. He will assume the CEO role when Wirth departs at the end of February following her resi…