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RNZAF Hercules flies under Australian call sign in aerial milestone
Defence

The RNZAF crew, embedded in No. 37 Squadron, completed six flights, two domestic and four international, in support of the Australian Defence Force under their call signs to a variety of locations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

ADF drone racing pilots clinch sixth consecutive win
Defence

More than 76 drone pilots from around the world attended two series of military first-person view (FPV) drone racing competition at Randwick Barracks earlier this month, including tactical and racing events.

Aerospace firm promises $1m to get Aussie astronaut to space
Space

The funding commitment will take effect if the Australian government agrees to back the mission, which would see Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg become the first astronaut to fly under the Australian flag after training with the European Space Agency.

Regional airports losing average of $200k per year, report finds
Airports

In its Regional Airports Financial Sustainability Survey 2026, conducted alongside Regional Capitals Australia, the Australian Airports Association found losses from “around $100,000 into the millions”, with 23 airports forced to defer capital upgrades due to financial constraints.

SriLankan Airlines to boost Melbourne–Colombo capacity
Airlines

The carrier, which currently flies daily between the Victorian and Sri Lankan hubs, will add extra A330-300 flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing seats by more than 92,000 per year. It comes as Melbourne marks its busiest February on record for international travel.

AirAsia warns of customer service scam
Airlines

AirAsia – Malaysia’s largest carrier – said that travellers should “avoid contacting customer service numbers found on unverified sources” and be wary of any links circulated via WhatsApp or other messaging services.

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