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New luxury gated community to feature its own airstrip

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January 30, 2024
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Alongside 62 blocks for private residences, VFR Developments’ $65 million, 50-hectare Aquila Estate and Flying Club – located 15 minutes from Maryborough – will include one grassed and one 850m asphalt runway, as well as shared hangars, access to uncon…

More carriers on a route can halve airfares, says minister

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January 30, 2024
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In a speech before the Chifley Research Institute on Tuesday, Dr Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Competition, pointed to figures from the taskforce showing that airfares average 39.6 cents per kilometre on routes with only one carrier, 28.2 ce…

Hobart Airport opens new transport area ahead of terminal works

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January 30, 2024
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A newly constructed double lane which opened on Tuesday will now host rideshare vehicles, taxis and SkyBuses. The new transport area comes ahead of the start of construction of Hobart’s upgraded terminal, which is expected to double its size.

Ex-Virgin exec jumps ship from Optus to Qantas

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January 30, 2024
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Danielle Keighery, who was Virgin’s chief experience officer before the airline went into administration during the pandemic, will take over from Andrew McGinnes as Qantas’ chief corporate affairs and communications officer on 1 March.

Spanish train operator Talgo’s Adelaide Hills train trial appears to be dead after size and distance confusion

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January 30, 2024
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An Adelaide Hills-CBD passenger train trial may be dumped after it emerged the Spanish operators hadn’t understood the distances – and population – in question.

Jetstar to connect Adelaide with Whitsunday Coast

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January 30, 2024
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The service, starting in September, will operate three times per week using Jetstar’s A320 fleet, with ticket sales to begin next month. Jetstar estimates that it will create 58,000 seats per year between Adelaide and the popular tourist destination.

Emirates boss rides to Qantas’ defence

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January 29, 2024
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Speaking to Ross Greenwood on Sky News, Sir Tim Clark acknowledged that Qantas has had “a torrid time”, but said former CEO Alan Joyce had done a good job guiding the Flying Kangaroo through the pandemic, especially considering the Australian Governmen…

Bonza wins over Red Centre despite Top End turmoil

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January 29, 2024
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Danial Rochford, the CEO of Tourism Central Australia, has lauded the low-cost carrier’s twice-weekly service, saying it had brought more airline competition to the Red Centre and is expected to carry significant numbers of tourists into Alice Springs.

Aussie-made counter-drone system scores $15m German contract

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January 29, 2024
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Under the contract, announced on 29 January and subject to Australian government export approval, EOS will supply its Slinger counter-drone system for integration on lightweight 4×4 platforms produced by Diehl Defence.

Emirates to add 350k annual seats across Perth and Brisbane

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January 29, 2024
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Starting 1 October, Emirates’ second daily flight to Brisbane will be upgraded from a 777-300ER to an A380, while Perth will see an additional daily 777-300ER flight starting 1 December. Between them, the two flights are expected to add 6,900 seats bet…