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Satellite Networks

Eutelsat OneWeb outage due to leap-year software glitch

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January 6, 2025
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LEO satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb says last week’s service outage that lasted for 48 hours was down to a software glitch in its ground segment that didn’t take leap years into account.

Fiji man charged over alleged sexual assault on Virgin employee

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January 6, 2025
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The 24-year-old, identified as Suva farmer Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, fronted Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday. Tanoa Degei is alleged to have lured the woman into his car posing as a taxi driver, and has been charged with one count of rape and one of sexual …

What Are Japan Airlines’ Busiest Airbus A350 Routes This Year?

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January 6, 2025
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The oneworld carrier will operate more than 35,000 flights with the Airbus A350.

NSW light plane crash leaves 2 experienced pilots dead

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January 6, 2025
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The bodies of 67-year-old Mark White, chief flying instructor at Midcoast Microlights, and 69-year-old Simon Peutrill have been recovered after their Sting S4, registered 23-1677 (similar aircraft pictured), plunged into the ocean near Scotts Head in t…

Optical & Fixed Networks

Nokia completes US$374m sale of subsea unit ASN to French govt

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January 6, 2025
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Nokia announced on Friday it has completed the selloff of its subsea cable unit, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), to the French government in order to focus on its core network infrastructure business.

Highest attended Test Series in Australia

Brian Evans
January 6, 2025
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The Ashes series (vs. England) consistently draws the largest total crowds, particularly when held over five Tests.

First Navy aviator earns pilot’s wings at RAAF East Sale

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January 6, 2025
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Acting Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn was awarded her wings in a joint graduation of Navy and Air Force pilots from Course 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course. The Wings badge is given to aircrew who achieve required proficiency in flying military aircraft.

A new era of public transport in Western Sydney

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January 6, 2025
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Greater Parramatta is better connected than ever before with the new L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line opening through the Parramatta …

The post A new era of public transport in Western Sydney appeared first on Rail Express.

Melbourne Truck drivers take concerns to DP World

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 6, 2025
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Through the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), transport operators in Melbourne have voiced concerns about congestion and truck turn-around times at DP World’s West Swanson Terminal.

Scoot’s Busiest Boeing 787 Dreamliner Routes This Year: What To Expect Onboard

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January 6, 2025
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Scoot offers multiple economy fares and Scoot Plus.