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Bomb scare grounds Air New Zealand plane in Sydney

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October 21, 2024
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The Australian Federal Police is investigating the incident but said there is no threat to the community.

Airbus Defence and Space to axe up to 2,500 jobs in restructure

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October 21, 2024
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The plans, announced by the company last week, are envisioned to help adapt the division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the space systems segment where significant financial charges were…

Limit ombuds scheme to big airports, peak body says

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October 18, 2024
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In the Australian Airports Association’s (AAA) submission to the government’s consultation paper, AAA head of policy and advocacy Natalie Heazlewood also warned that the scheme could see its costs passed on to consumers.

US B-2 Spirit bombers hit Houthi rebels in first mission since 2017

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October 18, 2024
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US Central Command confirmed that the aircraft had conducted multiple, precision airstrikes on numerous Iran-backed underground weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, according to a statement published on October 16.

Exclusive: Ageing Saabs put Rex in ‘tough position’, says rival

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October 18, 2024
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Skytrans CEO Alan Milne said his “gut feeling” is that the age of Rex’s Saab 340B turboprops – which are around 30 years old on average – could make it tougher for administrator EY Australia to sell the airline.

Podcast: Angela Garvey talks her GA mental health survey

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October 17, 2024
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Adam Thorn speaks to 2024 Australian Aviation Excellence Award winner Angela Garvey at the Safeskies Conference in Canberra about her mental health survey aimed at current and former employees working in the general aviation sector.

Toll likely to buy Pel-Air, reports say

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October 17, 2024
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According to anonymous sources cited in The Australian Financial Review, the company – owned by Japan Post – is expected to sign a deal in coming days after reaching an agreement on terms.

ANA boosts Perth with early restart of Tokyo flights

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October 17, 2024
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ANA is flying three times per week between Perth and Narita using 787-9 Dreamliners, with the first flight having touched down in Perth on Monday ahead of the original return date of 29 October.

Virgin unveils Velocity loyalty changes including new status tiers

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October 17, 2024
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The airline will add a new “Forever Gold” status from October next year, matching Qantas’ gold lifetime status, as well as a “Platinum Plus” tier above platinum. Velocity Frequent Flyer hit 12 million members earlier this year, though still lags behind…

WA Police to add first jet to air fleet

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October 17, 2024
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The police force will lease a Pilatus PC-24 and upgrade its existing PC-12 fleet, with the twin-engine PC-24 expected to halve the current travel time from Perth to towns such as Kununurra while being able to land on unsealed outback airstrips.