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$155m in upgrades on the way for Cairns and Mackay Airports

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June 17, 2024
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The NAIF loan to North Queensland Airports (NQA) will allow the first major refurbishment of Cairns’ international terminal in its approximately 30-year history, while Mackay Airport will upgrade its runway, taxiway and apron services and create a mixe…

Batik Air takes off between Canberra and Bali

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June 17, 2024
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Flight ID6015 arrived in Canberra just after 6am on Friday, 14 June, on board the 737-800 PK-LDK, and took off for Bali at 9:16am. Batik Air will operate three return flights per week between Canberra and Denpasar, with 162 seats in each direction incl…

Safety imporvements to be delivered across Vic

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June 17, 2024
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As part of its 2034-25 Black Spot Program, the Federal Government is investing $33.3 million to improve safety at 56 […]

Fed Gov investing $13.5M in aviation sector

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June 17, 2024
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RAAF’s first Triton unmanned aircraft touches down on home soil

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June 17, 2024
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The MQ-4C Triton high altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system arrived at RAAF Base Tindal in the top end on 16 June after travelling from the US.

Hero Sea World pilot dies aged 53

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June 16, 2024
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7 News reported on Saturday that Michael James was diagnosed with cancer three months after the incident and lost his battle with the disease late last month.

Elizabethan house in West Sussex to stage a nostalgic steam rally

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June 14, 2024
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West Sussex steam and vintage rally will raise money for charity.

$13.5m awarded in emerging aviation technology grants

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June 14, 2024
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Selected for Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program, the projects range from drones and remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to eVTOLs and other hydrogen and battery-electric aviation technologies.

Qantas shows off new 787 livery for Paris Games

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June 14, 2024
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VH-ZNH will bear a “GO AUSTRALIA” decal on either side to mark the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Flying Kangaroo once again serving as the official carrier of both Australia’s teams.

Defence tests high-energy anti-drone laser

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June 14, 2024
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The Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System, manufactured by high power laser start-up AIM Defence, was demonstrated with assistance from company employees and ADF personnel at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.