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IATA calls for lift in international pilot retirement age

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September 18, 2025
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IATA will be looking for next week’s Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to lift the age from 65 to 67, after it was last increased from 60 in 2006. The peak airline body says this move “reflects longer, healthier careers w…

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Zain KSA dives into insurtech sector via JV with Prevensure

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September 18, 2025
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Saudi Arabian telco Zain KSA is set to make a play in the insurtech space via its financial investment arm, Al Sayra Holding Company, which has formed a JV with global insurance specialist Prevensure to buy a stake in Saudi-based brokerage firm Green S…

Nationwide day of action to disrupt rail freight in France

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September 18, 2025
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One of France’s biggest rail freight players is expecting a one-day, nationwide day of action on today, Thursday 18 September. Supported by the main labour…

Underperforming WA QantasLink route axed after just 3 months

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September 18, 2025
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The service, which launched in June, will end on 10 October, with the Flying Kangaroo saying flights had been operating less than 20 per cent full on average and forward bookings were underperforming expectations for the busy season.

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Wellington Public transport back on track but more to be done

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September 18, 2025
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Wellington public transport has set a lot of records this council term. In a good way. Busiest ever day on public transport, busiest month, busiest 12 months, l

Train prep and odd events on ground zero

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September 18, 2025
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As soon as I was settled in BZN252 they got the train out the platform very promptly!

Auckland Airport hails ‘complete rebound’ in Australian traffic

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September 18, 2025
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The airport expects Australia to be its top international destination both inbound and outbound over the school holiday period, with other top markets including China, Fiji and the US. The country’s total international capacity is still 9 per cent belo…

United Airlines Won’t Bid For Bankrupt Spirit’s Assets

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September 18, 2025
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The carrier is not interested in pursuing a Spirit Airlines acquisition.

Virgin Australia Becomes 1st Airline Down Under To Welcome Pets In Cabin

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September 18, 2025
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The service will operate as a trial until January 30, 2026, to assess its success.

NASA Artemis II Moon Rocket Ready to Fly Crew

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September 18, 2025
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NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket poised to send four astronauts from Earth on a journey around the Moon next year may appear identical to the Artemis I SLS rocket. On closer inspection, though, engineers have upgraded the agency’s Moon rocket inside and out to improve performance, reliability, and safety. SLS flew a […]