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Defence hosts summit on delayed OneSKY-CMATS program

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September 5, 2025
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Chaired by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, the meeting reviewed progress on a remediation plan developed to address long-running delays and performance issues with the multibillion-dollar project. The summit follows the previous gathering in …

RAAF, Boeing complete Ghost Bat operational viability trials

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September 5, 2025
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The RAAF-defined demonstrations required the MQ-28 to execute a series of operationally relevant missions designed to supplement and enhance capabilities of existing crewed platforms.

Qantas execs take a hit to bonuses after July cyber attack

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September 5, 2025
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Short-term bonuses for the executive team, including chief executive Vanessa Hudson, were cut by 15 percentage points for 2024–25 due to the impact the attack had on Qantas customers. Hudson herself will take a $250,000 haircut from her short-term bonu…

Kontron, Qualcomm partner to develop 5G FRMCS modem for MORANE 2

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September 5, 2025
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Kontron has entered into a partnership with Qualcomm to develop a 5G FRMCS PC3 modem for the MORANE 2 initiativeThe post Kontron, Qualcomm partner to develop 5G FRMCS modem for MORANE 2 appeared first on Railway Technology.

Stadler’s TINA trams begin trial operations in Halle, Germany

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September 5, 2025
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Stadler’s TINA trams have commenced trial operation on the Halle transport network, operated by Hallesche Verkehrs (HAVAG) in Germany.The post Stadler’s TINA trams begin trial operations in Halle, Germany appeared first on Railway Technology.

West Highland Line to Close for Nine Days

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September 4, 2025
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October will see the start of Network Rail’s programme of engineering work on the West Highland Line.

WA Government pumps more than $13m into aerial surf patrols

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September 4, 2025
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Under the new three-year agreement, SLSWA will continue to deliver helicopter, jet-ski and beach patrols for safety and shark monitoring, as well as communications through its SurfCom centre and shark notifications on social media.

Poor training kills, warn authors of general aviation study

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September 4, 2025
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According to official figures cited by the researchers, light aircraft account for over 90 per cent of aviation-related fatalities. More than half the studies reviewed found human factors, including pilot error, poor decision-making, and reduced situat…

ATSB investigates near miss between light plane and RAAF aircraft

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September 4, 2025
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The light aircraft, registered as VH-TKK, was diverted to RAAF Base Tindal after a total electrical failure and came within close proximity of two military aircraft on final approach using the same runway.

Bankstown Airport greenlit for major hangar development

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September 4, 2025
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Part of Bankstown’s $60 million Aviation Hangar Project Major Development Plan (MDP), the project will see the construction of two new hangars and associated facilities, which will support up to 10 GA operations in the southwest Sydney region.