Year: 2023
‘Bomb threat’ leads to Jetstar Japan emergency landing
| 1 Comment on ‘Bomb threat’ leads to Jetstar Japan emergency landingNews outlets are now reporting that a man phoned Narita Airport and claimed to have put 100 kilograms of plastic explosives in the A320’s cargo hold.
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It comes despite the wider industry suffering its worst-ever year for performance in 2022, with the all-time record for delays being broken in April, June and July.
Read more »CASA close to decision on granting Bonza licence to fly
/The airline was hoping to begin operations in September but is unable to do so until it receives the crucial Air Operators Certificate.
Read more »Australia buys Hercules-transported HIMARS
/The truck-mounted devices can also be transported by C-17 Globemasters, and have recently proved crucial in turning the tide in the war in Ukraine.
Read more »Sea World Helicopters owner hails ‘first-class’ pilot
/John Orr-Campbell released a statement revealing he was “gutted to the core” to hear about chief pilot Ash Jenkinson’s death.
Read more »Sydney drone guns protect Brazil’s president
/DroneShield said security personnel used its rifle-like ‘DroneGun Tactical’, which can cause devices in its crosshairs to either land on the spot or return to their designated starting point.
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