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Virgin to trial sustainable fuel in Proserpine

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March 20, 2025
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The agreement, to last from March to July 2025, will see Virgin use a blend of A1 jet fuel and 30-40 per cent synthetic SAF made from waste and residue feedstocks, which the airline says is fully compatible with existing aircraft, fuelling infrastructu…

Governments sign deal with Melbourne Airport on rail link

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March 20, 2025
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The three parties have formally agreed to work together to complete the project, which is now able to move forward after the airport last year dropped its demand for an underground link and agreed to the state government’s preferred above-ground option.

Former Toll exec tapped to head Newcastle Airport

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March 20, 2025
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Linc Horton (pictured, second from right), ex-global head of property for Toll, will take over from interim CEO Andrew Warrender on 5 May. Warrender had stepped into the position last year following the departure of Dr Peter Cock after a decade at the …

Newcastle Airport finance row deepens as mayor calls for probe

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March 19, 2025
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Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge this week called for an independent inquiry following a months-long stoush between the airport and the Newcastle Herald over articles in the newspaper claiming the airport is struggling with debt.

Video Podcast: Infrastructure Week for Australia’s airports

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March 19, 2025
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Adam and Jake look at some of the latest airport infrastructure projects in the spotlight and what they mean for the aviation sector as it continues to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Police to bolster security for Avalon Airshow

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March 19, 2025
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The airshow, scheduled for six days next week, will take place less than a month after a major security breach where a 17-year-old boy allegedly attempted to board a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun and fake explosives and was subdued by passengers.

Starliner astronauts finally return to Earth

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March 19, 2025
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The pair’s SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station before hurtling through Earth’s atmosphere at 28,000kmh and parachuting into the sea.

US Apaches touch down ahead of Avalon Air Show

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March 19, 2025
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The two United States Army aircraft were delivered by Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster cargo aircraft with assistance from RAAF and US Army personnel to RAAF Base Richmond in NSW.

Batik Air goes year-round from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur

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March 19, 2025
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The service will operate four times per week on a 377-seat A330-300, including 12 business class and 365 economy seats. Batik Air, part of the Lion Air group, already operates a regular service from Melbourne to Denpasar.

Virgin Australia tour aims to encourage girls into aviation careers

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March 19, 2025
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Female Year 7 and 8 students from the South East Queensland region will be shown around Virgin’s HQ, maintenance hangar, and training centre including flight simulators. Dubbed the Future Aviators Program, the inaugural event was planned for 7 March bu…