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Parafield crash plane’s nose gear failed to retract, says ATSB

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June 23, 2026
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In a preliminary report, safety investigators noted that an actuator rod in VH-YQP’s landing gear had failed due to fatigue, though did not point to this failure as the definitive cause of the 29 April accident that killed a student pilot and instructo…

Gloomy freight figures echo UK economy

Simon Walton
June 23, 2026
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Britain’s rail freight market contracted again over the last financial year, according to the most recent government statistics. The overall picture suggests continued fragility across…

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

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June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

Sunshine Coast Airport reveals new-look baggage hall

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June 23, 2026
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The airport is almost doubling its terminal footprint from 6,100m² to 11,750m², installing two new gates, and tripling the size of the domestic departure lounge from 1,250m² to 3,750m². The works are expected to be completed in 2027.

Port of Liverpool: 200% rise in fertiliser import interest

Simon Walton
June 23, 2026
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The Port of Liverpool has recorded a more than 200% increase in enquiries from fertiliser importers as supply chain uncertainty linked to the Strait of Hormuz prompts companies to review their logistics strategies.

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Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha

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June 23, 2026
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Relentless rains are threatening a lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley that has become a key hub in the global flower trade.

Virgin pet flights take off from Adelaide

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June 23, 2026
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The inaugural flight, VA218 to Melbourne, took off from Adelaide just before noon on Tuesday with two Chihuahuas on board alongside its human passenger contingent. Adelaide has now joined Melbourne, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast as a destinati…

Southwest Boeing 737 Pulled From Service After Ramp Vehicle Wedges Beneath Its Belly

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June 23, 2026
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Emergency crews were called to Memphis International Airport after a ground vehicle became wedged under a Southwest Airlines plane.

United Sends 1st “Elevated” 787-9 Back To Boeing After Weeks Of Maintenance Issues

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June 23, 2026
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It remains unclear how long the flagship 787-9 will remain out of service and has been ferried to Moses Lake, a Boeing maintenance facility.