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Belgium retires its ‘bad purchase’ NH90 helicopters

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July 14, 2025
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The NH90 medium helicopter, manufactured by NHIndustries, has received negative feedback internationally with Australia and Norway having withdrawn the aircraft. The Australian decision took place after a fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

ÖBB Expands Railjet Fleet to Meet Increased Passenger Demand

Helen Carrie
July 14, 2025
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According to ÖBB, passenger numbers have risen steadily in recent years, with the company recording 511 million journeys in 2024.

Olympic stadium will be built in Victoria Park as Queensland Rail proposes new train station

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July 14, 2025
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Plans for a new train station and a $3.7 billion stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park have been detailed

Qantas pilots blast airline over data hack of 6 million customers

Helen Carrie
July 14, 2025
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With Qantas now admitting hackers stole data from nearly 6 million customers, for some disgruntled pilots, it’s further proof of operational rot as customers are left picking up the pieces.

Engines were switched off before Air India crash, report reveals

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July 14, 2025
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In the preliminary report into the 12 June crash, which killed 241 people on board and 19 on the ground, injuring 67 more, investigators from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) found that the plane’s engines both had their fuel cut o…

Defence officially launches Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

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July 14, 2025
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This year’s exercise will feature a range of new Australian Defence Force capabilities, including UH-60M Black Hawks and the Precision Strike Missile.

Just 18 Minutes: The US’ Shortest Commercial Jet Routes

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July 14, 2025
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The shortest scheduled commercial flight in July is just 31 miles connecting two isolated communities in Alaska.

Mobile Finance

Flutterwave targets digital payment market in Senegal

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July 14, 2025
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Payments technology company Flutterwave says it has recently secured a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), positioning it to help businesses in Senegal scale by offering its full range of seamless digi…

Wireless Networks

Aeromexico boosts inflight Wi-Fi on Embraer jets with help from Viasat

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July 14, 2025
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Embraer, a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, satcoms giant Viasat, and Latin American airline Aeromexico have announced the installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airl…

Energy & Sustainability

Renewable energy-powered data centres planned for Indonesia and Morocco

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July 14, 2025
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Two recently announced projects in Indonesia and Morocco underline the continuing drive to power data centres in a sustainable manner.