Australian Aviation

The Skylark I-LEX drone can beam back high-resolution video in real-time and is designed to be used for “in-theatre” operations by troops on the move.

The British headquartered company’s CEO, Steve Wadey, said the acquisition further strengthens its long-term strategic partnership with the ADF.

The US is set to purchase 100 of the new stealth bomber, but some analysts had previously suggested the country wouldn’t part with the secrets to the aircraft set to be the talisman of the American military.

The event, supported by principal partner KBR, will culminate in a black-tie gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on 17 May and includes more than 22 individual and group categories.

Airfares are currently at record levels due to both high demand and the industry holding resources in reserve to mitigate delays caused by staff shortages.

New BITRE data released by the department of transport showed load factors – or the percentage of available seats occupied – were at 85.7 per cent, virtually equalling the record of 85.8 per cent in July.