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$155m in upgrades on the way for Cairns and Mackay Airports

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June 17, 2024
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The NAIF loan to North Queensland Airports (NQA) will allow the first major refurbishment of Cairns’ international terminal in its approximately 30-year history, while Mackay Airport will upgrade its runway, taxiway and apron services and create a mixe…

Batik Air takes off between Canberra and Bali

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June 17, 2024
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Flight ID6015 arrived in Canberra just after 6am on Friday, 14 June, on board the 737-800 PK-LDK, and took off for Bali at 9:16am. Batik Air will operate three return flights per week between Canberra and Denpasar, with 162 seats in each direction incl…

RAAF’s first Triton unmanned aircraft touches down on home soil

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June 17, 2024
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The MQ-4C Triton high altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system arrived at RAAF Base Tindal in the top end on 16 June after travelling from the US.

Register Review #393 | A slow quarter for fleet expansions

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June 17, 2024
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This month, Alliance welcomes new E190s, new planes for Jetstar and Virgin, Rex’s first leased 737 leaves the register, and a new “Frankenstein” plane prepares for takeoff.

Hero Sea World pilot dies aged 53

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June 16, 2024
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7 News reported on Saturday that Michael James was diagnosed with cancer three months after the incident and lost his battle with the disease late last month.

$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.

Qantas shows off new 787 livery for Paris Games

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June 14, 2024
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VH-ZNH will bear a “GO AUSTRALIA” decal on either side to mark the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Flying Kangaroo once again serving as the official carrier of both Australia’s teams.

Defence tests high-energy anti-drone laser

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June 14, 2024
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The Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System, manufactured by high power laser start-up AIM Defence, was demonstrated with assistance from company employees and ADF personnel at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.

RAAF’s first MQ-4C Triton soon to arrive in Australia

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June 13, 2024
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When in service, the MQ-4C Triton aircraft will be based at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, and operated by the Air Force’s reformed No. 9 Squadron, located at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

Victory for Jetstar in ‘battle for Bali’

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June 13, 2024
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The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has issued a draft determination proposing to grant 2,320 seats of passenger capacity per week to Jetstar, and knock back Virgin’s application for 2,464 seats. The decision would allow Jetstar to launch …