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Qantas denies price gouging after ex-ACCC chair’s report

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February 8, 2024
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The report, commissioned by the ACTU, stated bluntly that “the duopoly in the aviation sector in Australia is dominated by Qantas and there is price gouging by Qantas”, and called for “unnecessary restrictions on competition” in domestic and internatio…

New optical-illusion-sensing AI could be used to train pilots

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February 8, 2024
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While the neural network remains a work in progress, Charles Sturt University researcher Dr Ivan Maksymov believes it could be put into use at the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) at Wagga Wagga.

Rex warns Armidale ‘last in line’ for return after MP’s attack

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February 8, 2024
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Adam Marshall, Nationals member for Northern Tablelands, accused Rex of breaking a “public commitment” to return to Armidale next month after the airline announced that services between Sydney and the northern NSW city would not resume until at least O…

Airservices performance rallies in January after December dip

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February 8, 2024
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12 per cent of ground delays and 1 per cent of arrival cancellations in January were attributable to Airservices, down from 16 per cent and 6 per cent in December respectively. The air traffic control body had attributed its December performance to “st…

Big year ahead for Suburban Rail Loop

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February 8, 2024
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2024 is set to be a big year for the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project, with works to be […]

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 […]