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NZDF looks to upgrade with explosive strike drones

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August 4, 2026
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The plan to acquire human-operated strike drones for delivering explosives to a target without returning to launch points follows recent announcements to begin market research into unarmed long-range uncrewed aircraft systems capable of conducting mari…

Qantas closes deal to sell off Jetstar Japan stake

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August 4, 2026
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Under the deal, initially announced in February, Qantas will sell off its interest in the airline, which will rebrand as a wholly Japanese-owned low-cost carrier and “allow the Qantas Group to redirect capital investment towards Qantas and Jetstar’s do…

NASA opens first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years

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August 4, 2026
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The new vertical wind tunnel replaces two ageing facilities, the 20-Foot Vertical Spin Tunnel and the 12-Foot Low-Speed Tunnel, while significantly expanding NASA’s ability to conduct aerodynamic and flight dynamics testing across a broad range of airc…

NASA opens first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years

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August 4, 2026
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NASA opens first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years

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August 4, 2026
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NASA opens first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years

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August 4, 2026
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FAA finally gives stamp of approval to 737 MAX 7

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August 4, 2026
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With the amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record, the 737-7, Boeing’s smallest and longest-range aircraft in the 737 MAX family, is now cleared to enter commercial service after an eight-year certification process.

FAA finally gives stamp of approval to 737 MAX 7

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August 4, 2026
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Australian-owned firefighting helicopters in deadly mid-air crash

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August 3, 2026
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The Bell aircraft, owned by McDermott Aviation, were battling a fire near Porto Germeno in Greece when the rotor of one appeared to strike the underside of the other, causing the lower helicopter to crash in flames, while the other flew away after dump…

Sydney Airport traffic ‘resilient’ despite Iran conflict

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August 3, 2026
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A total of 9.96 million passengers travelled through Sydney’s terminals in Q2 2026, down 0.7 per cent on the same period in 2025, but half-yearly passenger traffic was up 1.5 per cent on 2025 levels, with growth in Asian routes helping offset the slump…