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RAAF accused of ‘colluding’ with airlines to delay pilot start dates

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February 4, 2026
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Senator Malcolm Roberts made the comments, reportedly backed by requested Freedom of Information documents, during a recent Senate committee hearing, alleging that the RAAF had coordinated a scheme to delay start dates for ex-RAAF pilots transitioning …

Air T ‘absolutely determined’ to get Rex back on track

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February 4, 2026
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Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Transport Minister Catherine King said the firm, which took ownership of Rex in a $172.5 million deal last December, had “given significant undertakings to the government around regional connectivity”.

Government opens $5m fund for regional airports owed by Rex

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February 4, 2026
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Regional and remote airports impacted by Rex’s administration can apply for reimbursement from a pool of $5 million under the Government’s Regional and Remote Airport Support Program, with the aim of preserving regional services while minimising impact…

‘Railway undertakings want to plan with one click’

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February 4, 2026
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Rail freight operators are under intense pressure. Economic headwinds, rising costs, and growing competition from road transport are forcing the sector to become more efficient.…

Key freight line in France to reopen 10 days earlier than expected

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February 3, 2026
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After being closed since 11 January due to a freight train derailing, the railway line leading to the port of Cherbourg, in northern France, will…

Qantas pulls out of Jetstar Japan

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February 3, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo, which owns 33.32 per cent of Jetstar Japan, will offload its stake in the airline, with Japanese-government-owned Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to become a new shareholder. The carrier is expected to shed the Jetstar brand follow…

CSIRO connects school students with aerospace professionals

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February 3, 2026
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Run in partnership with Aviation/Aerospace Australia, the Aviators in Schools program seeks to “bring real‑world STEM learning into classrooms and inspire the next generation of industry talent” with the hope of addressing the ongoing STEM skills short…

Etihad brings updated Dreamliners to Melbourne

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February 3, 2026
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The new Dreamliners, replacing older 787-9s on the route, increase total seats to 303, with economy seats up from 262 to 271 and business up from 26 to 32. All have in-seat charging, new entertainment systems, and access to high-speed onboard wi-fi.