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Viva Energy fire tipped to have larger impact on avgas than jet fuel

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April 16, 2026
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The fire, believed to have started due to a leak of liquid hydrocarbons and gases, hit Australia’s only onshore avgas manufacturer. Viva supplies fuel, including avgas, Jet A1 and Jet Plus, to all seven capital-city airports as well as 54 regional airp…

Government pledges $34bn+ to RAAF over next 10 years

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April 16, 2026
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The funding will “enable Air Force to undertake expeditionary air operations to project force, sustain protracted combat operations and maintain situational awareness in our primary air of military interest”, the Government says.

Australian Army launches new drone tactics guides

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April 16, 2026
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The two publications, produced by Australian Army Battle Lab, were announced earlier this week to inform Army units about drone integration and safety.

Fiji Airways scales back Brisbane flights

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April 16, 2026
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Flight FJ922/923, a late-night Saturday service, will be dropped from 25 April, leaving the regular daily service in place. The carrier is also suspending its Tuesday flights from Nadi to Dallas-Fort Worth between 5 May and 16 June.

Spain introduces subsidy for diesel locomotives

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April 15, 2026
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The oil crisis caused by the war on Iran is causing prices to quickly increase, especially for diesel. Spain is now introducing a financial compensation…

A terminal in southern Italy will reopen after almost two decades

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April 15, 2026
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The rail terminal in Surbo, near the southern Italian city of Lecce, has been closed since 2009. However, thanks to rising interests in rail freight…

AD Ports lays the foundation for investments in port of Constanta

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April 15, 2026
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Abu Dhabi-based port and terminal operator AD Ports Group signed an agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration, which manages the port of Constanta…

AD Ports lays the foundation for investments in port of Constanta

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April 15, 2026
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Abu Dhabi-based port and terminal operator AD Ports Group signed an agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration, which manages the port of Constanta…

Middle East capacity nosedives as Iran conflict rolls on

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April 15, 2026
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Last month saw Australia-Middle East traffic plunge 77 per cent year-on-year, while direct Australia-Europe traffic dropped 31 per cent as traffic was rerouted through other hubs, reported Airservices Australia in its Australian Aviation Network Overvi…

Qantas drops Adelaide-Mount Gambier, suspends 4 other routes

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April 15, 2026
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From 18 May, the Adelaide-Mount Gambier route will be suspended indefinitely, while Qantas’ Melbourne-Coffs Harbour will be paused until 14 June and Melbourne-Hamilton Island until 28 June. Jetstar will suspend Sydney-Busselton until 18 September, and …