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RAAF to replace C-27J Spartan fleet with commercial aircraft mix

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April 20, 2026
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The Spartan aircraft will be replaced with a commercial aircraft fleet to support the transport of personnel and logistics in the Pacific, according to information released under the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a…

Man fronts court after allegedly ramming Brisbane Airport gate

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April 20, 2026
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The 33-year-old was due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on 20 April over the alleged incident on 1 February this year, in which he is accused of damaging airport property and gaining access to a restricted area without authority.

Defence to retire Tiger helicopters by end of this year

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April 20, 2026
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The two-seater Tiger attack helicopters were originally introduced into service with the ADF in 2004, and were expected to be retired from service in 2027–28 but will now be withdrawn in 2026.

RAAF pitches in for Solomon Islands cyclone recovery

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April 20, 2026
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A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron and C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron have taken part in the relief effort, including airlifting humanitarian aid to affected areas and conducting aerial damage assessments of critical infrast…

Railway photo competition winners – Week 15 2026

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April 18, 2026
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Three winners were chosen at random this week, and you can click on any of the pictures below to view them in higher quality, as…

Dependence on Hormuz highlights need for Gulf rail freight corridor

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April 17, 2026
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The uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz for regional supply chains has highlighted the necessity for inland logistics alternative solutions for goods transport, according to…

Sweden and Finland agree on facilitating cross-border rail traffic

Marco Raimondi
April 17, 2026
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The Finnish and Swedish transport agencies agreed on a new measure that will facilitate traffic at the Tornio (FI) – Haparanda (SE) border crossing, where…

2025 results: ÖBB Rail Cargo Group not spared by industrial downturn

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April 17, 2026
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The Austrian national rail operator ÖBB has released its financial report for 2025. For the freight department Rail Cargo Group (RCG), circumstances were not ideal.…

Kazakhstan-China rail freight continues to grow in early 2026

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April 17, 2026
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Kazakh rail freight to and from China is continuing to grow. The first figures from 2026 show a positive development for the exchange of goods…

Lineas is once again a fully state-owned company

Marco Raimondi
April 17, 2026
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The adventure of Lineas as a (partially) private operator lasted a little over 10 years. The European Commission has approved “the acquisition of sole control”…