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Supply chain headaches scupper Air New Zealand’s emissions targets

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July 30, 2024
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The carrier, which is also withdrawing from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), said “many of the levers” it needs to meet its target, including the ability to acquire new aircraft, availability and affordability of alternative fuels, and regu…

Government ‘doesn’t want to see Rex fold’, says Transport Minister

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July 30, 2024
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Speaking to ABC News Breakfast on Tuesday, Transport Minister Catherine King said she is ready to “see whether there’s any assistance or anything the Government needs to do” to help Rex, but did not go into detail.

Deloitte says it does not want to be Rex’s administrator

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July 30, 2024
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Lawyers for the Big Four accounting firm, which The Australian reported over the weekend had been called in to examine the airline’s finances, said in a letter seen by the Australian Financial Review that Deloitte would not accept any potential appoint…

Gold Coast Airport hails new domestic record

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July 29, 2024
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The airport saw 5.6 million domestic travellers in 2023–24, up more than 210,000 on the previous high-water mark, as well as 706,000 international travellers. Sydney and Melbourne routes to the Gold Coast were among the five busiest in the country.

Passenger dies after medical emergency on Virgin flight

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July 29, 2024
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The woman reportedly collapsed on board VA308 from Brisbane to Melbourne at around 9:30am, with medical experts administering CPR in-flight.

Huge delays at Adelaide Airport after security bungle

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July 29, 2024
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Australian Aviation understands that passengers on a QantasLink flight from Kingscote – an unscreened airport – were able to enter Adelaide Airport without proper screening at around 11am.

Rex halts share trade amid speculation on its finances

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July 29, 2024
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The halt follows a story published in The Australian over the weekend claiming that Rex had called in a “turnaround team” from big four accounting firm Deloitte and that the airline has been having trouble turning a profit in its domestic jet operation…

Airservices opens up feedback for Ballina Byron airspace changes

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July 29, 2024
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The airport in northern NSW will be moving to controlled airspace with the construction of a “digital tower” next year, which Airservices says is part of its plan to foster “sustainable aviation growth” while modernising airspace at regional airports….

Queensland-based Gilmour plans hypersonic test for 2025

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July 29, 2024
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The launch provider added that it had earmarked “a few potential sites” and would leverage its existing orbital launch technology but provided few other details.

PM hails Taipan crew 1 year on

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July 28, 2024
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The accident, which took place during Exercise Talisman Sabre, resulted in the deaths of Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock, and Corporal Alexander Naggs.