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.RACQ LifeFlight to overhaul base maintenance at Archerfield
March 20, 2023 0 commentThe larger hangar will allow the aeromedical charity to double its current base maintenance capacity and will form the “epicentre” of the organisation’s engineering activities in Queensland.
Read moreLawyers call for Australia to mandate flight delay compensation
March 20, 2023 1 commentIn its submission to the Government’s aviation White Paper, the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) argues that a Canada-style compensation scheme will improve the rights of air passengers.
Read moreExclusive: Data reveals domestic airfares aren’t getting cheaper
March 17, 2023 0 commentNew data released by the Department of Transport shows little change in the price of business or economy tickets over the last two months, despite the ACCC stating last year it was “expecting” prices to go down.
Read moreVideo: Watch as Russian fighter intercepts US Reaper drone
March 17, 2023 0 commentThe Russian Su-27 can be seen repeatedly flying close and dumping fuel on the drone before colliding with it, briefly taking the camera offline. When the feed returns, one of the drone’s propellers has been visibly damaged.
Read moreAuckland Airport to integrate domestic and international terminals
March 17, 2023 0 commentSlated to open in 2028-29, the project will see New Zealand’s largest airport fully integrate a new domestic terminal into its international terminal, as the existing domestic terminal is almost at capacity and no longer fit for purpose.
Read moreUS picks Australian ‘spaceplane’ for defence testing
March 17, 2023 0 commentHypersonix Launch Systems was selected ahead of 63 entrants by the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for a program testing aircraft that can fly faster than five times the speed of sound.
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