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Hot-air balloons riskier than light planes or helicopters, says ATSB

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November 26, 2025
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In a newly-released study, the national transport safety watchdog examined 79 balloon occurrences reported to it between 2024 and 2022, and found that ballooning “carried a higher risk to fare paying passengers” than flights in other aircraft, with lan…

NASA confirms no crew for next Boeing Starliner mission

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November 26, 2025
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NASA has modified its contract with the aerospace and defence prime, which in 2014 awarded Boeing up to six crewed flights to the ISS, cutting the deal to four missions with options for two more while the upcoming mission in April 2026 will be uncrewed.

Air China 747-400 visits Brisbane and Canberra

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November 25, 2025
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The aircraft, B-2472, was carrying Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on a parliamentary visit. Arriving in Brisbane on Saturday from New Zealand, it flew to Canberra on Mon…

DroneShield announces $5.2m contract to European customer

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November 25, 2025
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The contract is for handheld counter-drone systems and associated accessories, according to a statement from the company.

Rex will not challenge Qantas and Virgin again, says Air T

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November 25, 2025
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Speaking to Airfinance Global this month, Nick Swenson, chief executive at the US-based aviation firm, said Air T will focus on stabilising the ship and does not plan to drastically overhaul the regional carrier’s business model following the approval …

Inquest begins into fatal 2023 Sea World helicopter crash

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November 24, 2025
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Four people were killed and six others injured on 2 January 2023 when two EC130 helicopters collided mid-air minutes away from Surfers Paradise. On the opening day of the inquest, several videos were shown of the moment of the crash, which had been fil…

RAAF Poseidon joins Exercise Malabar 25

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November 24, 2025
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The aircraft accompanied Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat and the other nations in the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership for the joint exercises, which took place between 10 and 18 November in the training area around Guam and the West Pacific.

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…