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As reported in The Australian, more than 30,000 passengers were impacted by the Virgin disruptions, with over 40 flights cancelled and more than 100 delayed, while Jetstar and Qantas were less heavily affected.
Flight JQ897 from Perth, operated by the A321neo LR VH-OFS, was on approach to Sydney when it encountered turbulence that caused the nose to pitch up; however, according to investigators, the aircraft’s flight envelope protection functioned as designed and the crew responded appropriately.
Under the MoU, Skyryse’s SkyOS will become the preferred aircraft operating system and flight control logic provider to BAE Systems Australia on joint projects.
Up to 50 work safety officers who are responsible for activities surrounding the airport’s curfew, including closing off the airfield and tarmac and escorting contractors and emergency vehicles, will strike from 10pm to 1am until Thursday.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has handed down its final report into the crash of a Robinson R44 II single-engine helicopter, registration VH-TCF, which crashed on 13 March 2026 with a single pilot onboard.
The two-seat Tiger attack helicopter fleet was originally expected to be retired from service in 2027-28; however, the Australian Defence Force's 2026 National Defence Strategy accelerated this timeline to late 2026.
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