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Half of Aussies hit by flight disruptions, government data shows

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May 5, 2026
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The survey, conducted by the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) alongside the Interim Aviation Consumer Ombuds Scheme (ACOS), found delays most commonly ranged from 15 minutes to three hours, with only 31 per cent satisfied …

EOS renews sponsorship of ADF Drone Racing Team

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May 5, 2026
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The ADF Drone Racing Team is composed of Army personnel and competes in national and international drone racing competitions, while also supporting the development of advanced piloting skills within a Defence context.

NSW Premier hits back against WSI metro contractor over go-slow

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May 5, 2026
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As reported by The Australian Financial Review, the Premier told reporters in Sydney that the government believes contracts are “sacrosanct” amid a dispute with Webuild over a push by the contractor to inject an extra $2.2 billion into the beleaguered …

RAAF converts Jabiru to autonomous aircraft

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May 5, 2026
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The Jericho Disruptive Innovation (JDI) team has prototyped JabX, an uncrewed aerial system based on the Jabiru 400 airframe, as part of Project Camel Train to help move cargo more quickly across Australia’s north.

Siemens to deliver up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to Swiss operator

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May 5, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility Switzerland has revealed that it has been awarded by SBB to deliver 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, to be used on the Zurich S-Bahn network starting in 2031.

Sweden to reduce track access charges for freight by 20%

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May 4, 2026
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The Swedish Transport Administration Trafikverket will reduce track access charges (TAC) for rail freight transport by 20% starting with the 2028 timetable. This move should…

2025 at ČD Cargo mirrors PKP Cargo’s 2024

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May 4, 2026
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The Czech national rail freight operator ČD Cargo has released its results for 2025. It transported more freight than in 2024, but the company also…

Kazakh Railways starts building its own maritime fleet

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May 4, 2026
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The Kazakh national rail freight operator KTZ Express (a subsidiary of Kazakh Railways) has started developing its own maritime fleet. The six ordered vessels should…

Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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Super funds with ties to the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), which is reportedly the preferred bidder for the proposal, are being pushed to “carefully investigate” their involvement with QIC, with UFUAV saying they should look into whether mem…

Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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