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Qantas long-haul pilots knock back pay deal despite union support

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April 17, 2026
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The deal, which was backed by the Australian and International Pilots’ Association (AIPA), would have covered around 1,700 Qantas A330, A380, and 787 pilots, and replaced the previous agreement which expired in 2024. Around two thirds of pilots voted a…

Australia to prioritise new medium-range air defence system

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April 17, 2026
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The information was released under the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped Integrated Investment Program, and comes as the Government has pledged at least $34 billion to the RAAF over the next decade.

Solomon Airlines doubles weekly Brisbane-Santo flights

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April 17, 2026
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Commencing earlier this month, the Saturday flights complement an existing Tuesday service, which replaced a now-defunct Air Vanuatu route in 2024. The Saturday service will switch to Thursdays between July 2026 and January 2027.

Railcube: a solution made in EU for the US market

Marco Raimondi
April 16, 2026
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Dutch-based software company railcube recently expanded in the US market with the acquisition of Spark TS and added contractor compliance to its portfolio. But what…

FS Logistix launches north-south ‘smart train’ pilot

Marco Raimondi
April 16, 2026
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The Italian state-owned rail freight holding FS Logistix is deploying its so-called ‘smart train’ between Milan and Catania. The wagons running between the two destinations…

Malaysia Airlines grows Australian A330neo operations

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April 16, 2026
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Flight MH139 was the first Adelaide service to use Malaysia’s 297-seat A330-900s, with 9M-MNK touching down in Adelaide at 7am local time on Thursday morning. The flight was 89 per cent full according to Malaysia Airlines figures, and follows Malaysia …

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.