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Air New Zealand set to refurbish its 777-300ER cabins

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July 15, 2026
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The cabin update, to begin next year, will see the seat total remain at 342, though two premium economy seats will be swapped for economy seats, while business class will be upgraded with Collins Aerospace seats similar to the product on the refitted D…

Video Podcast: A red card for the yellow card

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July 15, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and special guest host Hannah Dowling discuss the end of the paper Incoming Passenger Card era, and what it will mean for passengers, airports, and government agencies.

Avalon Airport and dnata to explore cargo opportunities

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July 15, 2026
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The agreement will see Avalon and dnata “explore opportunities for operational collaboration” on future cargo opportunities involving the airport’s freight infrastructure, including the $8 million facility opened last year.

Blogs

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4947-4953: Gale Crater Then and Now

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July 15, 2026
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Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University, Toronto Earth planning date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Curiosity had a successful long weekend and came into this week ready to explore some more. We’ve been moving fairly rapidly through different mapped “units,” or distinct geological areas of interest, visiting a different one at each of […]

Rhine low waters and rail disruptions leave bulk shippers running out of options

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July 15, 2026
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Faced with the prospect of considerably higher barge shipping costs due to sharply falling water levels on the Rhine, forwarders and shippers are mulling the…

Here’s What A British Airways Widebody Captain Actually Earns In 2026 Vs. A Rookie First Officer

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July 15, 2026
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A seasoned widebody BA Captain can earn up to four times the amount compared with First Officers just starting to fly with the airline.

Australian skydiving business to be sold across the ditch

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July 15, 2026
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The $65 million deal would see Experience Co maintain a minority stake in its Australian and New Zealand skydive and aviation businesses, which would merge with Inflite’s existing operations. Experience Co would keep a 32.5 per cent interest in the com…

Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.

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July 15, 2026
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A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.

International traffic boosts Perth Airport to record heights

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July 15, 2026
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The airport saw 18,387,992 passengers in the 2026 financial year, an increase of 5.2 per cent over 2025, with international passengers up 8.1 per cent to 5.55 million, regional passengers up 6.0 per cent to 6.6 million, and interstate passengers up 1.9…

Australia and Malaysia mark 45 years of Operation Gateway

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July 15, 2026
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Hosted at RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, the deployment involved more than 75 personnel from No. 92 Wing and three Poseidon P-8A aircraft, as well as supporting elements from across the Air Force, including No. 19 Squadron at Butterworth.