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Public Works Committee recommends major Airservices projects

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November 24, 2025
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NexGen firefighting upgrades in Queensland and Victoria, including Cairns, Rockhampton and Mackay, as well as remediation of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” in Rockhampton, have both been recommended in the committee’s l…

NSW regional cities renew call for capped airfares

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November 24, 2025
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Regional Cities NSW (RCNSW) members spoke with ministers in the Minns Government, including Transport Minister John Graham, seeking – among other measures – a cap on regional airfares similar to schemes in states such as Western Australia.

First hybrid fire truck arrives at Western Sydney Airport

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November 24, 2025
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The Striker Volterra 6×6 vehicles, ordered in 2023 by Airservices Australia, will operate out of a purpose-built Aviation Rescue Firefighting station – currently under construction – which Airservices says will allow firefighters to respond to any emer…

RNZAF unveils grey livery for new strategic transport aircraft

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November 24, 2025
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Under the new arrangement, the New Zealand Defence Force has reportedly agreed to purchase two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft from US-based Air Lease Corporation.

Netherlands orders 36 FLIRT trains from Stadler

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November 23, 2025
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Stadler has signed a framework agreement to supply 36 FLIRT commuter trains to the Dutch railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

SWR, Network Rail trial thermal imaging cameras to cut train delays

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November 22, 2025
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UK’s South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have begun a year-long trial of thermal imaging technology on a Class 450 trainThe post SWR, Network Rail trial thermal imaging cameras to cut train delays appeared first on Railway Technology.

CAF lands €500m maintenance contract for 107 São Paulo commuter trains

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November 22, 2025
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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has entered into agreement with Trivia Trens, a subsidiary of the Brazilian group Comporte.The post CAF lands €500m maintenance contract for 107 São Paulo commuter trains appeared first on Railway Techno…

Qantas beats Virgin in on-time performance for 5 straight months

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November 21, 2025
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Qantas noted that its on-time departure rate was 4.4 per cent higher than Virgin’s in a month with the end of school holidays and the NRL grand final, and said it was 1.4 per cent better than in October last year, meaning around 28,000 more customers d…

Fifth-gen F-35 and Su-57 fighters face off at Dubai Airshow

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November 21, 2025
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The 19th Dubai Airshow, held at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai from 17 to 21 November, is a crucial defence and aerospace industry event targeting markets across North Africa, the Middle East and south Asia.

Australian airlines ban in-flight use of power banks

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November 21, 2025
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Virgin Australia will ban use and charging of power banks on board from 1 December, with Qantas and Jetstar to follow as of 15 December. The airlines had initiated a review of their power bank policies following a fire on board a Virgin flight in July.