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Multiple steam locomotives to get new livery as major rebrand announced

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April 1, 2026
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The Great Little Trains of Wales has announced a new rebrand that will bring all of its member railways under one brand.

Rail freight positioned as key enabler of UK cargo flows

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April 1, 2026
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The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published Freight Forward, a report highlighting how rail freight supports the UK’s supply chains, trade competitiveness, and decarbonisation targets.…

‘A better deal’: Aviation consumer protections put to Parliament

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April 1, 2026
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Flagged in 2024’s Aviation White Paper, the package of bills introduces what Transport Minister Catherine King calls “a series of reforms to deliver a better deal for aviation consumers”, including an aviation ombudsperson and an Aviation Consumer Prot…

Coming Soon: Simple Flying To Launch Its First Airport Lounge

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April 1, 2026
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Step inside the future of airline lounges, where planespotting meets luxury in a unique aviation experience.

Video Podcast: Aviation’s clash of the titans

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April 1, 2026
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In this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dissect the ACCC’s newest domestic airline competition report and once again ask who – if anyone – could break the duopoly’s stranglehold on Australia’s airspace.

March of the Harmattan

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April 1, 2026
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Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.

Australia’s jet fuel reserves remain untouched, says minister

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April 1, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said Australia is still continuing to receive necessary imports for jet fuel. It comes as Australia maintains 30 days’ worth of supply, according to figures released by Energy Minister C…

Polish rail starts 2026 with mixed results

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April 1, 2026
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Rail passenger traffic in Poland continued to grow at the start of 2026, while freight volumes remained under pressure despite a slight monthly recovery.

Rheinmetall deal could see Ghost Bats exported to Germany

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April 1, 2026
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Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator for the platform in Germany. The company will oversee its integration into current and future Bundeswehr command and weapons systems, while also adapting the aircraft to meet national r…

Tech firm’s new ‘AI plane’ generates plenty of hype

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April 1, 2026
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DeepSoar’s AI.roplane, which features a unique wing-mounted tail design and a variable number of seats, windows, flaps, ailerons, wheels, and engines, is designed and manufactured completely by generative AI and will be piloted by the company’s in-hous…