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US gives green light for Apache sale to Australia

June 7, 2021 0 comment

The deal, which will include spare parts, training and operational equipment, was first announced back in January and the new aircraft are set to replace Army’s beleaguered Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters from 2025.

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Two Qantas A330s, as shot by Victor Pody

Qantas ‘infiltrated by organised crime groups’, says report

June 6, 2021 4 comment

The Sydney Morning Herald said on Sunday night that “bikies and other organized crime groups” were among employees suspected of wrongdoing that “represents a very high threat to the Australian border”.

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Gender quotas are wrong, says first woman airline pilot

June 3, 2021 22 comment

Deborah Lawrie has said she believes gender quotas are discriminatory and devalue the achievements of those who get the job. She argues the industry must work harder to encourage girls to consider a career in the industry.

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Snakes hide under Qantas A380s stored in boneyard

June 3, 2021 3 comment

Qantas’ manager for engineering in LA said maintenance staff now use repurposed broom handles known as “wheel whackers” to scare the critters away from the aircraft’s underside.

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An image released by the Victorian government of its proposed new quarantine facility in Melbourne's north.

Frydenberg hints government will pay for Victoria quarantine facility

June 3, 2021 2 comment

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has all but confirmed the federal government will back Victoria’s plans to build a Howard Springs-style quarantine hub, likely in Avalon

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Rex prints Qantas refund complaints in newspaper ads

June 2, 2021 12 comment

The advert features 45 apparent examples of passenger anger at the flag carrier being slow to process refunds. Examples include quotes claiming Qantas “can’t be trusted” and are “horrible to deal with”.

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