Jake Nelson
Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.Engineer wages up, but gender gap and workplace issues remain
November 26, 2024 0 commentThe 2024 remuneration report from union Professional Engineers Australia comes as Australia’s aerospace sector continues to grapple with an engineering shortage, and follows strikes by Qantas engineers at major airports in recent months.
Read moreAuckland Airport completes runway lighting upgrade
November 26, 2024 0 commentThe airport has installed 600 LED lights along its 3.6km runway, replacing the old halogen lamps, with up to 20 lights at a time replaced during twice-weekly overnight runway maintenance closures.
Read moreNew battery technology could boost electric aviation
November 26, 2024 0 commentMonash University engineers have developed what they say is an “ultra-fast-charging” lithium-sulfur battery that can power long-haul electric vehicles, commercial drones, and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, among other applications.
Read moreFirst Jetstar A320neo lands in Australia
November 26, 2024 0 commentThe aircraft, VH-A5A, touched down in Melbourne at 11:41pm on Sunday, 24 November, having flown via Kuala Lumpur according to data from FlightRadar24. It was spotted in flight testing late last month at Airbus’ facility in France.
Read moreWe’re not price gouging in Darwin, major airlines insist
November 25, 2024 5 commentInterstate return airfares to and from Darwin can cost up to $1,500, ABC’s Stateline reported this week, with customers reporting high prices even when booking half a year in advance. Both major airlines have denied they are gouging passengers.
Read moreAir New Zealand expects fleet headaches to continue through 2025
November 25, 2024 0 commentIn its half-year earnings guidance to investors, the carrier advised that up to six Airbus neo aircraft and up to four 787 Dreamliners have been out of service in the first half of the 2025 financial year, due partially to global delays in engine maintenance.
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