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We have enough feedstock to meet sustainable fuel needs, says IATA

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September 24, 2025
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New research conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), found that there is enough feedstock available to allow the airline industry to hit net zero within the next 25 years, and comes as the Australian Government continues to inv…

Auckland Airport completes massive airfield upgrade

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September 24, 2025
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The project, which adds the equivalent of 23 rugby fields of new apron and taxiway space, creates parking for 11 jets and is part of the airport’s $3.9 billion terminal integration program. According to Auckland Airport, this is the most significant in…

Virgin passengers can now pay extra for an empty seat

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September 24, 2025
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Passengers travelling in economy on select domestic and short-haul international flights can bid to keep their neighbouring seats open as of this Wednesday, offering extra space. Bids are not open to passengers travelling in Economy X or business class…

Wabtec to expand Barton manufacturing facility in UK

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September 24, 2025
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Wabtec has unveiled plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Barton to increase production capacity in the UK rail sector.The post Wabtec to expand Barton manufacturing facility in UK appeared first on Railway Technology.

Futurail secures €7.5m funding to advance autonomous train technology

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September 24, 2025
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European technology company Futurail has secured €7.5m ($8.8m) in a seed funding round to enhance its autonomous train systems.The post Futurail secures €7.5m funding to advance autonomous train technology appeared first on Railway Technology.

RAAF Super Hornets head home after Exercise Thai Boomerang 25

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September 23, 2025
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Exercise Thai Boomerang 25, which ran from 8 to 18 September, concluded for the year with a closing ceremony at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Around 140 RAAF personnel were among the more than 500 participants in the bilateral activity, now in its 1…

Autism advocates give thumbs-up to new airport security policy

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September 23, 2025
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The policy update, announced by the Department of Home Affairs, will mean passengers who require noise-cancelling headphones as a disability aid can wear them through body scanners, with the headphones able to be screened separately if needed.

Europe airport hack was ransomware, EU cyber agency confirms

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September 23, 2025
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ENISA said it knows the type of ransomware employed, but has not shared any details of the threat actor behind the incident. While there has been some speculation that hackers linked to the Scattered Spider collective may be behind the attack, no actor…

New electronic warfare suite on track for Growlers, Super Hornets

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September 23, 2025
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The announcement comes as the US Navy prepares to keep the Super Hornet in front-line service well into the 2040s, despite earlier plans to curtail production, and has direct implications for Australia.

700 flights cancelled as ‘super-typhoon’ menaces major Asian hub

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September 23, 2025
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In a statement on Monday, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said Hong Kong International Airport will stay open, though there will be “significant disruption to flight operations” starting at 6pm local time on Tuesday.