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Ex-Bonza CEO takes aim at Qantas over regional airfares

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March 10, 2026
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In his submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares and a rare public statement since Bonza’s 2024 collapse, Jordan singled out the dominance of Qantas Group – and, to a lesser extent, Virgin Australia – as a major factor …

Jet fuel ‘volatility’ roils Air New Zealand’s pocketbook

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March 10, 2026
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The carrier, which recorded a NZ$59 million loss for the first half, had predicted second-half earnings “broadly in line with, or modestly below the first half”; however, “extreme volatility” in fuel prices has led it to suspend that guidance.

Bulgaria-North Macedonia rail border crossing to be ready in 2030

Marco Raimondi
March 10, 2026
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The first rail border crossing Bulgaria and North Macedonia will be ready by 2030, according to Sofia’s minister of transport. The line would be a…

What changes with the updated General Contract for the Use of Wagons?

Marco Raimondi
March 9, 2026
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The General Contract for the Use of Wagons (CGU) was updated at the beginning of 2026, making some procedures more efficient and less time consuming.…

RCG’s Digital Automatic Coupling tests show first positive results

Marco Raimondi
March 9, 2026
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After launching a new round of tests for the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), Austrian Rail Cargo Group underlined that “the preliminary results of the winter…

Metrans takes 50% stake in Romanian terminal

Marco Raimondi
March 9, 2026
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Intermodal operator Metrans finalised the acquisition of a 50% stake in the AFLUENT Arad South Terminal in Romania, near the border with Hungary.

No luck for Ocean Infinity in latest hunt for MH370

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March 9, 2026
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In a statement, Malaysia’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity had conducted two phases of investigation from March 25 to 28 last year and from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 23, 2026, which suffered periodic disrupti…

Western Sydney Airport motorway to open this week

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March 9, 2026
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The 16-kilometre section of the M12, which will link Elizabeth Drive to The Northern Road via WSI, will officially open on Saturday 14 March after four years of construction. It comes as the airport prepares to open in late 2026.

Australia protests ‘unsafe’ encounter with Chinese helicopter

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March 9, 2026
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The Australian government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government after the altercation involving an MH-60R helicopter from Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba and a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) helicopter.

More than 1.5k Australians now home from Middle East

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March 9, 2026
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Speaking to David Speers on ABC’s Insiders on Sunday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Iran conflict has become a major consular crisis for Australia. It comes after the RAAF last week deployed two aircraft to the Middle East in case they a…