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Inside the Archive: CA-25 Winjeel

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The Australian designed and built trainer was introduced back in 1948 to replace the Tiger Moth, but continued to serve the RAAF in various roles until 1994.

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Podcast: Aviation gets its lifeline, but will it work?

In this week’s episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn talk through the details of the government’s plan to bankroll half-price tickets to resuscitate domestic aviation.

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Virgin set to lease more 737s despite earlier downsize

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Virgin Australia has revealed it’s close to agreeing a deal to lease eight or nine more 737s to expand its domestic capacity.

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Despite the continuing stagnation of the offshore sector, Airbus Helicopters took orders for eight H175s in 2016. (Airbus Helicopters)

Warning system detects aircraft approaching wrong runway

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A Brisbane company has developed an early warning system that can detect aircraft approaching the wrong runway from up to 500km away.

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First officer sues Qantas for PTSD after 717 engine failure

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A former Cobham ­Aviation first officer is seeking $780,000 in damages from Qantas after she was on board a 717 that suffered a mid-air engine failure.

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