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Paratus plans fibre route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia

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December 5, 2024
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Telecoms network operator Paratus Botswana announced on Wednesday it has started work on lighting a new fibre route – billed as the “SADC Highway” – that will connect Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Virgin begins codeshare tie-up with Air New Zealand

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December 5, 2024
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Tickets are now on sale under the agreement, which was approved by the ACCC in June and sees Virgin place its VA code on trans-Tasman Air New Zealand flights originating and sold in Australia, provided Air New Zealand sets the fares.

Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)

Community helps shape the Vision for SRL neighbourhoods

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December 5, 2024
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Burwood Station will connect Deakin University to a train line for the first time. IMAGE: Suburban Rail Loop

Thousands of Victorians are helping to shape the neighbourhoods around the six Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East stations, with their …

The post Community helps shape the Vision for SRL neighbourhoods appeared first on Rail Express.

Analysis: Which Of Lufthansa’s Airbus A321 Routes From Frankfurt Exceed 1,400 Miles In Length?

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December 5, 2024
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The airline has six scheduled routes with the most being to destinations off the European continent.

200,000 meals provided by Metro Trains

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December 5, 2024
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Metro Trains has made a $100,000 donation to Foodbank Victoria which will provide 200,000 meals to Melbournians who need assistance. …

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Video Podcast: Virgin rolls ahead on Qatar deal

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December 5, 2024
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Adam and Jake look at the latest news on the Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways deal, including controversy over a potential CEO appointment that may anger a key union.

Jetstar Launches Airbus A320 Flights Between Cairns And Sunshine Coast

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December 5, 2024
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With end-of-year holidays fast approaching, Jetstar is launching a new route between two of Australia’s most popular summer destinations.

Revolutionizing Aircraft Made From Sheetmetal: A Look At Luscombe Aircraft

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December 5, 2024
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The dawn of the all-metal monocoque light aircraft.

Train overcrowding shows infrastructure shortfalls, V/Line commuters say

Brian Evans
December 5, 2024
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On the Warrnambool line, these trains have been only three-carriages long due to the station platforms not being long enough for six-carriage services.

How Does China Southern Airlines Configure Its Boeing 787 ‘Dreamliner’ Aircraft?

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December 5, 2024
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The airline operates the 787-8 and 787-9 variants.

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