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AATP Shoalhaven is strategically positioned to leverage the region’s thriving aerospace and aviation industries, offering businesses an unparalleled opportunity to establish themselves in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Fifty-nine per cent of members approved the agreement, the fourth put forward by the planemaker, which increases pay by 38 per cent over four years and awards extra bonuses for ratification and productivity but does not bring back a pension plan frozen almost 10 years ago.

Qantas has agreed to change its application and approval process for assistance animals after a disability discrimination case in the Federal Court.

Speaking to Australian Aviation for an upcoming podcast about his recent book, The Chairman’s Lounge: The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out, Aston said Qantas was “effectively the only external party that was opposed to the flights being granted”.

VH-YFH was operating flight VA324 to Melbourne on 30 November 2022 when it entered and took off from a section of runway that had been closed for works, though was able to complete the departure and travel to Melbourne without incident, the safety watchdog said in its final report.

Sydney and Melbourne Airports, which between them account for 68 per cent of the country’s international traffic, will display images on digital screens and billboards educating travellers on the signs of human trafficking and urging “if you suspect it, report it”.