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Carbon capture means big gains for modest UK port

Simon Walton
August 26, 2024
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A UK engineering consultancy is assessing a multi-billion pound carbon capture and shipping hub project in South West England.

Government protects Rex’s Sydney slots

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August 26, 2024
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Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the Transport Minister outlined the decision as part of the Federal Government’s continued support for Rex, which has helped the airline’s regional Saab 340 flights continue to operate while it remains in admin…

Air Vanuatu’s ATR returns to the skies

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August 26, 2024
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YJ-AV73 is operating charter services daily between Port Vila and Santo, and between Port Vila and Tanna, complementing scheduled charter services that restarted earlier this month using the Vanuatuan flag carrier’s DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.

Australia looks to buy US$300m in Apache sustainment services

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August 26, 2024
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The possible sale includes AH-64E Apache sustainment support services, US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, technical data and publications, personnel training and other related elements of logistics, and…

Government to overhaul aviation disability access

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August 26, 2024
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As part of the Aviation White Paper, the Government has identified barriers to disability access in aviation including unreasonably long check-in wait times, refusal of assistance animals, wheelchair access limits, and disability-unfriendly design.

Consumer protection front and centre in Aviation White Paper

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August 26, 2024
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Transport Minister Catherine King said the industry-run Airline Customer Advocate (ACA), which is widely considered ineffectual in addressing consumer complaints and refund requests, ‘hasn’t made enough progress’ in fixing these issues.

‘Stranded’ Boeing crew on ISS to return with SpaceX

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August 25, 2024
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The space agency said returning Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore onboard Starliner was too risky as engineers still hadn’t fully deduced what went wrong with its thrusters.

B-2s back at Amberley in first trip in 2 years

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August 23, 2024
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The aircraft from the US Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing flew from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to Australia earlier this month on August 16.

Perth blast caused by Singaporean F-15 sonic boom

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August 23, 2024
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The disturbance drew confusion from local residents when it was heard across most of Perth on August 21.

Insurers Marsh launch multi-million dollar cover for port blockage incidents

Simon Walton
August 23, 2024
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An insurance package worth up to US$ 50 million has been brought to the market by Marsh, available to shipping ports and terminals around the world.