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Australian aviation industry bullish on AI adoption

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June 30, 2024
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A new study shows the aviation industry is slightly behind on AI adoption but is ready to move ahead with the technology.

Boeing wins comms deal for Australian ‘missile shield’

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June 28, 2024
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It comes after Lockheed Martin beat Northrop Grumman last year to win the $765 million contract to revolutionise how Australia monitors and shoots down incoming missiles.

Queensland Airports boss joins LifeFlight board

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June 25, 2024
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Amelia Evans, who heads the company that owns Gold Coast, Longreach, Mount Isa and Townsville Airports, will serve as a non-executive director at the aeromedical charity, with her appointment having taken effect as of 13 June.

Top 5: The Largest Airshow Orders Of All Time

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June 21, 2024
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A look at some of the most significant aircraft commitments airlines have made over the years.

Inaugural Australian Aviation Summit set for August

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June 17, 2024
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As the aviation sector embarks on a period of innovation and advancement, the industry’s leading experts will gather at the brand-new event in August.

$13.5m awarded in emerging aviation technology grants

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June 14, 2024
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Selected for Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program, the projects range from drones and remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to eVTOLs and other hydrogen and battery-electric aviation technologies.

Winners of Defence & National Security Workforce Awards revealed

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June 12, 2024
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The inaugural Defence & National Security Workforce Awards recognised those companies that have transformed the sector and the industry’s top achieving up-and-comers.

German rail renovations to cost Austrian industry 250 million euros

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May 31, 2024
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Austrian industries are set to lose 250 million euros over the planned German rail renovations. The neglected German rail network is crucial for Austrian industrial transportation. The upcoming disruptions and lack of bypasses are a major thorn in the eye of the sector. Germany is about to renovate large parts of its rail network in…

Flight attendants call for binding cabin crew fatigue rules

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May 31, 2024
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The Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia (FAAA) is urging CASA to implement mandatory flight time and rest regulations for cabin crew to improve passenger safety and receive “equal treatment” with pilots, for whom regulations were introduced fiv…

Swedish rail investments “urgent” for industry to flourish

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May 30, 2024
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Investments in Swedish rail are a necessity for the country’s industry to flourish. One in four of Sweden’s industrial companies is seriously affected by disruptions, stoppages, or a lack of rail capacity. In the long term, this could hinder the sector’s competitiveness. A quarter of all industrial companies in Sweden are seriously affected by disruptions,…