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Virgin wants ACCC to greenlight Qatar wet lease by next month

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October 22, 2024
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In its application to the competition watchdog, Virgin requested interim authorisation for the flights by November 2024 for a launch in June 2025, to coincide with the peak northern summer period as well as major events like the 2025 British and Irish …

King Charles III appointed honorary head of RAAF

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October 21, 2024
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Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force Sam Mostyn said His Majesty’s honorary appointments, which also include Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Australian Navy and Field Marshal of the Australian Army, are an important…

First Skytrans A319 delayed to next month

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October 21, 2024
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The plane was originally expected to arrive in the country this month to help launch Skytrans’ wet-leasing business after its acquisition earlier this year by global aviation firm Avia Solutions Group.

Compensation for sacked Qantas ground handlers still unclear

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October 21, 2024
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Justice Michael Lee could only identify a figure for three test cases based on their circumstances after the outsourcing. One person received $100,000, another $40,000, and the last $30,000.

SA minister oversees RAAF Base Edinburgh’s new keeping place

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October 21, 2024
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Developed through major collaboration with Kaurna custodians, the Keeping Place is designed to be the central point on base as a meeting place for Defence and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to come together for ceremony, …

Bomb scare grounds Air New Zealand plane in Sydney

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October 21, 2024
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The Australian Federal Police is investigating the incident but said there is no threat to the community.

Airbus Defence and Space to axe up to 2,500 jobs in restructure

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October 21, 2024
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The plans, announced by the company last week, are envisioned to help adapt the division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the space systems segment where significant financial charges were…

Limit ombuds scheme to big airports, peak body says

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October 18, 2024
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In the Australian Airports Association’s (AAA) submission to the government’s consultation paper, AAA head of policy and advocacy Natalie Heazlewood also warned that the scheme could see its costs passed on to consumers.

US B-2 Spirit bombers hit Houthi rebels in first mission since 2017

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October 18, 2024
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US Central Command confirmed that the aircraft had conducted multiple, precision airstrikes on numerous Iran-backed underground weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, according to a statement published on October 16.

Exclusive: Ageing Saabs put Rex in ‘tough position’, says rival

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October 18, 2024
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Skytrans CEO Alan Milne said his “gut feeling” is that the age of Rex’s Saab 340B turboprops – which are around 30 years old on average – could make it tougher for administrator EY Australia to sell the airline.