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NZDF to acquire Seahawks and A321XLRs in fleet overhaul

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August 21, 2025
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Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters confirmed the investment decisions of $2.7 billion, with the MH-60R Seahawk the preferred option to replace the existing maritime helicopters. The Airbus A321XLR aircraft will …

ADF boosts local drone capability with $1.5m acquisition

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August 21, 2025
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The drones were developed under Defence’s Sovereign Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Challenge, which tasked local companies with designing and producing cost-effective, general-purpose platforms to support frontline operations.

Tanzania and Burundi begin construction on $2.15bn line

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August 21, 2025
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Tanzania and Burundi have officially commenced the construction of a $2.15bn cross-border standard gauge railway.The post Tanzania and Burundi begin construction on $2.15bn line appeared first on Railway Technology.

FAIRTIQ launches smart ticketing pilots in Slovakia, UK, and Norway

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August 21, 2025
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FAIRTIQ, a mobile pay-as-you-go (MPAYG) ticketing company, has announced the launch of three smart ticketing pilots across Slovakia, the UK, and Norway.The post FAIRTIQ launches smart ticketing pilots in Slovakia, UK, and Norway appeared first on Railw…

DP World multiplies carbon inset credits for UK imports

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August 20, 2025
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DP World will increase the value of its Carbon Inset Credits fivefold from 1 October, offering cargo owners a stronger incentive to cut supply chain emissions.

MQ-28A Ghost Bats to enter air-to-air weapons testing this year

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August 20, 2025
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The aircraft have previously completed testing earlier this year, in which a single human operator onboard a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was able to successfully control two Ghost Bats in a mission against airborne targets.

Statkraft shares Shetland plans for green ammonia and hydrogen

Simon Walton
August 20, 2025
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The project will be based at the disused Scatsta Airport, positioning the islands as a significant player in the UK and northern Europe’s clean energy supply chain.

Alleged Avalon incident ‘most serious’ aviation threat since 2017

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August 20, 2025
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In the June meeting minutes, obtained by The Australian under freedom of information laws, Department of Home Affairs assistant secretary (aviation security) Matthew Pedler told airport operators that the alleged incident was the worst since a disrupte…

Perth dnata workers told ‘move to Sydney’ for higher pay, says TWU

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August 20, 2025
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Hundreds of dnata employees at Perth Airport will go on strike, affecting flights to destinations including Singapore, the UAE, South Africa, Vietnam, and New Zealand. According to the TWU, Perth has the lowest paid dnata workers in the country.

Air Canada back off the ground as strike ends

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August 20, 2025
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The airline has now reached a tentative agreement which will bring its 10,000 flight attendants back to work while negotiations take place “overseen by a mutually agreed-to mediator”, though it has warned that a restoration of full services may take se…