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Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld bids farewell to RAAF
/The outgoing Hupfeld transferred command of the RAAF to his replacement, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, at a ceremony in Canberra.
Read moreMRO Sigma latest to join Greenbird air taxi consortium
/The organisation’s target is to have a fully functioning air taxi system in place in the Queensland capital ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
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Canberra–Gold Coast hits 193% pre-COVID traffic
/ | 1 Comment on Canberra–Gold Coast hits 193% pre-COVID trafficThe competition commission’s latest quarterly report on the industry declared domestic travel is now “approaching a full recovery” and said more than 4.5 million people travelled in April.
Read moreJet fuel margins widen from $10–$80 per barrel
/The analysis, cited by the ACCC on Thursday, has meant the monthly price of jet fuel reached its highest point on record.
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Branson visits Antonov AN-225 airport in Ukraine
/ | 1 Comment on Branson visits Antonov AN-225 airport in UkraineThe six-engine behemoth was the world’s largest cargo plane and a favourite of enthusiasts worldwide. When it first arrived in Australia in May 2016, Perth erected a dedicated viewing area for spotters to see it.
Read more‘Black Saturday changed our outlook on fire’: Coulson
/The devastation of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires resulted in long-term changes to aerial firefighting methods, according to Coulson Aviation CEO Wayne Coulson.
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