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Satellite Networks

Astrum Mobile taps SWISSto12 to build D2D satellite for APAC

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March 11, 2025
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Aspiring direct-to-device (D2D) satellite player Astrum Mobile said on Monday it has contracted Switzerland-based satellite manufacturer SWISSto12 to build its NEASTAR-1 satellite that will provide 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) broadcast services ac…

How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Bombardier Global Express?

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March 11, 2025
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The Global Express is a reliable workhorse in the business jet world.

Old fleet dragging down Qantas brand, says Mullen

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March 11, 2025
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Speaking at the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Governance Summit on Tuesday, Mullen, who has led the Qantas board for around six months, said the airline’s aging fleet “should have been replaced earlier” and has led to a reputation for “cra…

Satellite Networks

Kacific and Paksat team to sell satellite broadband in Pakistan

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March 11, 2025
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group announced on Tuesday it is partnering with satellite operator Paksat International and Pakistan’s national space agency, the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), to expand high-speed, affordable…

Why Was The UK’s Fairey Battle Called A “Flying Coffin”?

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March 11, 2025
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The aircraft has a sinister reputation.

Mobile Finance

VNPT and Visa team to boost digital payments and finance in Vietnam

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March 11, 2025
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Vietnamese telco VNPT announced on Sunday that its digital services unit, VNPT-Media, has signed a partnership deal with Visa to develop advanced digital payment solutions and boost financial inclusion for consumers and SMBs in Vietnam.

The Aircraft That Operate Australia’s 5 Longest Nonstop Domestic Routes

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March 11, 2025
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All but one of Australia’s longest domestic flights go to Perth, mostly from Sydney and Brisbane.

Cruise in the sky: ‘Kangaroo Route’ charter tour to take off in 2026

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March 11, 2025
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The 14-day trip organised by Captain’s Choice, departing in February next year, will use a specially hired Qantas A330-300 to fly from Sydney to London on an “almost identical flight path to the one Qantas first wholly operated in 1947”.

How Will Airlines’ Appeal Of USDOT Regulations Affect Passenger Rights?

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March 11, 2025
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Will President Trump’s administration change any regulations on passenger rights?

Qantas medical incident shows risk of single-pilot flights, says AIPA

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March 11, 2025
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The captain of QF505, which was operating from Brisbane to Sydney aboard VH-VXI, experienced chest pains en route and requested a defibrillator, which was ultimately not used. The aircraft declared a medical PAN call and safely touched down in Sydney a…