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The Terminal 2 upgrades will include expanded passenger screening facilities and departure lounges, new self-service check-in facilities, and a larger baggage make-up hall, with design works also underway to expand the southern passenger walkway.
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III dropped the supplies to Casey Station, 3,880 kilometres south of Perth, to the active personnel who are part of research operations. Supplies included fresh food, life support stock, and scientific equipment used as a part of the Million Year Ice Core project.
Speaking to media this week, Transport Minister Catherine King said she has “every confidence” that WSI will be able to attract and retain airlines. Currently, QantasLink and Jetstar, as well as Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, plan to operate passenger services, with Qantas Freight to also fly cargo to WSI.
A twin-engine Cessna Conquest, VH-VEY, was used for test flights to ensure safe and accurate approach procedures, as well as to check that obstacles like trees, towers and buildings are correctly marked on charts for safe navigation.
Speaking to media after the announcement this week of the airline’s sale to US-based aviation group Air T, the transport minister said she “didn't think Rex would be flying today” had the government not stepped in to shore it up, including buying the lion’s share of its debt and guaranteeing its operations.
A39-007 (similar aircraft pictured), which was tasked to transport Prime Minister Albanese to key meetings including with US President Donald Trump, touched down in Sydney shortly before 11:30am on Thursday.
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