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AirAsia Indonesia arrives in Cairns

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August 15, 2024
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Flight QZ542 landed from Denpasar at 6:10am on Thursday aboard the A320-200 PK-AZD, leaving around an hour later. Announced in June, the return flights between Cairns and Bali will operate three times per week, adding more than 28,000 seats to the Cair…

Government guarantees Rex regional flights

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August 15, 2024
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In a statement, Transport Minister Catherine King announced that passengers on all regional flights booked through Rex since it entered administration at 9:31pm on 30 July will “either fly or get their money back”.

Air taxis on the table for Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

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August 15, 2024
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Skyports and Wagner will look at potential vertiport sites in Wagner’s real estate portfolio around South-East Queensland and collaborate with potential electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operators, including Wisk, to find locations and supp…

Latest batch of Army Black Hawks touch down in Sydney

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August 15, 2024
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The latest delivery by United States Air Force C17 Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney in July brings the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet to eight.

Brisbane Airport breaks ground on new aeromedical precinct

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August 14, 2024
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The $217 million precinct will be located between the airport’s two parallel runways and will house both aircraft and resources for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, LifeFlight, Retrieval Services Queensland and Queensland Police Service Aviation Capabi…

ATSB to continue safety investigation into Cairns helicopter crash

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August 14, 2024
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In a statement, the transport safety watchdog said its investigators were expected to complete their evidence collection phase on Wednesday as part of their probe into the crash of Nautilus Aviation helicopter VH-ERH.

Nautilus Aviation confirms Cairns crash pilot was employee

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August 14, 2024
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Nautilus said the employee had “gained unauthorised access” to the helicopter hangar and “misappropriated” one of the Robinson R44 aircraft, hours after a party had been held among staff to celebrate his promotion.

TWU seeks pay rise for Jetstar labour-hire cabin crew

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August 13, 2024
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The union said these workers are among the lowest-paid in the industry, with some receiving base pay of just over $50,000 annually, and could receive pay rises of more than $10,000 if the applications are successful, bringing their pay in line with Jet…

New Silk Road: World factors drive rail freight growth

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August 13, 2024
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The Chinese government has posted figures that show significant growth in international rail freight traffic. The state-owned railway network has expressed encouragement that trade with Europe, along what’s become known as the New Silk Road, is healthier than ever.

Royal New Zealand Air Force receives first Super Hercules

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August 13, 2024
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Crews from 40 Squadron located at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, will operate the new C-130Js, representing one of the most advanced configurations of the Super Hercules ever produced.