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Autonomous fighter jet to debut at Avalon

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March 21, 2025
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Fury, manufactured by US defence company Anduril, is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft.

Babcock Australasia makes move into military aviation

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March 21, 2025
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The firm, which already holds contracts to support public services including aeromedical and law enforcement, is looking to work with the Australian and NZ Defence Forces on “advanced tri-service aviation and aerospace solutions that will enhance opera…

Exclusive: Sydney slots will be world’s most transparent, says ACL

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March 20, 2025
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Airport Coordination Limited (ACL), which will take over slot management at Australia’s largest airport on 1 April, was awarded a three-year contract last month to replace outgoing manager Airport Coordination Australia (ACA).

Virgin to trial sustainable fuel in Proserpine

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March 20, 2025
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The agreement, to last from March to July 2025, will see Virgin use a blend of A1 jet fuel and 30-40 per cent synthetic SAF made from waste and residue feedstocks, which the airline says is fully compatible with existing aircraft, fuelling infrastructu…

Governments sign deal with Melbourne Airport on rail link

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March 20, 2025
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The three parties have formally agreed to work together to complete the project, which is now able to move forward after the airport last year dropped its demand for an underground link and agreed to the state government’s preferred above-ground option.

Former Toll exec tapped to head Newcastle Airport

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March 20, 2025
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Linc Horton (pictured, second from right), ex-global head of property for Toll, will take over from interim CEO Andrew Warrender on 5 May. Warrender had stepped into the position last year following the departure of Dr Peter Cock after a decade at the …

Newcastle Airport finance row deepens as mayor calls for probe

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March 19, 2025
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Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge this week called for an independent inquiry following a months-long stoush between the airport and the Newcastle Herald over articles in the newspaper claiming the airport is struggling with debt.

Video Podcast: Infrastructure Week for Australia’s airports

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March 19, 2025
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Adam and Jake look at some of the latest airport infrastructure projects in the spotlight and what they mean for the aviation sector as it continues to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Police to bolster security for Avalon Airshow

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March 19, 2025
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The airshow, scheduled for six days next week, will take place less than a month after a major security breach where a 17-year-old boy allegedly attempted to board a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun and fake explosives and was subdued by passengers.

Starliner astronauts finally return to Earth

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March 19, 2025
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The pair’s SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station before hurtling through Earth’s atmosphere at 28,000kmh and parachuting into the sea.