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Podcast: Inside Virgin’s plan to fire rockets from 747s
/Speaking exclusively from LA, the business’ CEO, Dan Hart, tells the Australian Aviation Podcast how the plan will open satellite launches up to more countries by turning airports into spaceports.
Read moreFour more F-35s join RAAF fleet
/The fighter jets flew from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and landed at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW with the aid of a KC-30A refuelling aircraft.
Read moreBrisbane and Melbourne airports survive holiday surge
/It follows previous end-of-term getaways leading to record nationwide delays in April, June and July as the industry battled chronic staff shortages and COVID absences.
Read moreExclusive: Launching satellites from 747s will change industry
Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart has told the Australian Aviation Podcast that the tech would enable launches to take place from anywhere in the world because it doesn’t require a traditional rocket launch site.
Read moreAir New Zealand pips Qantas to begin New York service
/ | 4 Comments on Air New Zealand pips Qantas to begin New York serviceThe Kiwi flag carrier’s CEO, Greg Foran, quipped his staff would give its rival “a good wave when we pass them in the skies” ahead of the 16-hour ultra-long-haul flight.
Read moreATSB stumped by Piper Cherokee’s loss of power
/The incident occurred in June last year while the pilot conducted circuits at Moorabbin Airport, in Melbourne’s southeast. The aircraft hit trees before crashing into the ground.
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