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Torn balloon took off after inadequate field repair, says ATSB
Civil Aviation

VH-RRP, a Kubíček BB142P hot air balloon, sustained the 45cm tear while being cold-inflated prior to an early-morning flight near Beaudesert in Queensland on 18 October last year, and was patched up in the field with “specialised adhesive tape”, according to investigators.

Airlines say ‘complex’ consumer protections could increase airfares
Airlines

In its submission to the draft plan, Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) said it had “significant concerns” about the proposed legislation, including the Draft Aviation Consumer Protections Charter, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald.

WA opens new bookings for capped airfares under revised scheme
Airlines

Extended until 2031 with an extra $122 million government investment, the RAZC scheme will see some “high-demand” fares increase, while “low-demand” fares will remain the same. According to the state government, this will help ensure the scheme’s sustainability into the future.

Australian firm signs major counter-drone deal in Singapore
Drones

The new agreement seeks to collaborate on counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology and marks Visionary Machines’ first milestone in establishing in-country sales of its Pandion Sentinel C-UAS system, addressing regional security and strategies in the Asia-Pacific area. 

Alliance celebrates motorsport hero with E-Jet livery
Airlines

The Embraer E190, VH-A2N, has been painted with a green and gold colour scheme featuring an image of Sir Jack Brabham and his BT19 Formula 1 racer to mark 60 years since the racer’s third Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship and his first Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship in 1966.

Axe could fall on Sharp’s Melbourne-King Island route
Airlines

The airline has warned that the route “requires a level of government support to remain viable”, and is currently only offering bookings for reduced services between King Island and mainland Tasmania in the 2026-27 peak, as reported by the King Island Courier.

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