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ASL adds a second converted 737-800 freighter

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July 8, 2025
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The 26-year-old aircraft, MSN 28595, was last operated by Georgian Airlines as a freighter after its conversion in 2022, having previously flown for carriers including Malaysia Airlines and Airitaly. It joins ASLA’s first B737-800BCF, VH-CYK, which was…

Army establishes second Black Hawk helicopter base

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July 8, 2025
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Three of the combat utility helicopters have been transferred to the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, establishing the Army’s second UH-60M Black Hawk operating node.

Airservices expands international trial of flexible routing

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July 8, 2025
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The trial, which initially included 38 routes between Australian/New Zealand and Indonesian/Singaporean airspace, will be extended to include the national air navigation service providers of Papua New Guinea and Fiji, as well as three additional airlines.

WSI and Amadeus host high school girls for STEM career workshops

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July 8, 2025
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Held on 30 June, the “Come Fly With Me” program saw 35 Year 10 and 11 students from Western Sydney participate in workshops at Amadeus’ lab, including robotics, 3D printing, and applications for technology in the aviation industry.

Qantas hack: Potential attacker contacts airline

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July 8, 2025
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In an update on the ASX, the Flying Kangaroo said it was still working to validate the individual and added it had also engaged the Australian Federal Police.

Manila call centre not to blame for hack, says Qantas

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July 7, 2025
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CEO Vanessa Hudson has argued that cybercriminals operate globally and added that a similar incident occurred the week prior in the United States.

WA looks to bolster Broome tourism with discounted flights

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July 7, 2025
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The move by the state government follows the news that Jetstar Asia will be shuttered from the end of this month, ending an A320 service that linked Broome to Singapore.

RAAF repairs damaged airfields in Philippines

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July 7, 2025
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One of the two Mobile Training Teams (MTT) focused on deployed air traffic control (ATC) operations, while the other examined airfield damage repair and airfield survey.

Australia’s MH-60R Seahawks surpass 50,000 flight hours

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July 7, 2025
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The news comes with the RAN set to acquire 13 additional MH-60Rs, taking its final fleet to 36, alongside a separate order for 40 UH-60M Black Hawks.

Premium Podcast: ‘There are so many moving parts to an airport’

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July 4, 2025
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On this Australian Aviation premium podcast, we talk to air traffic controller Melissa Lindsay and aviation rescue firefighter Keith Miles, both featured on “Airport 24/7”, about how their work helps keep planes in the air – and makes sure they’re safe…