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ATSB criticises CASA over Cessna highway crash
Airlines

In a damning report, the ATSB said complaints were received by CASA against Broome Aviation from both pilots and a passenger, one of which stated the mentality of the owner and manager wasn’t “conducive to safe aviation practices”.

Late-night button mix-up caused unstable approach on Alliance E-Jet
Airlines

VH-UZI's approach became unstable after the first officer accidentally pressed the wrong button, and the crew did not conduct a go-around, the ATSB found.

2025 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast gets off the ground
Air Shows

The three-day event will run from 15 to 17 August in Surfers Paradise, and will this year include a new STEM Zone for younger attendees alongside the aerial displays and ground entertainment.

Soft landing for Jayne Hrdlicka as new job revealed
Airlines

Hrdlicka, who stepped down from Virgin last month, will receive a fixed remuneration of $2 million per year when she succeeds current chief executive Ari Mervis on 1 January. As CEO of Endeavour, she will oversee a large portfolio of licensed hotels, as well as liquor brands such as Dan Murphy’s and BWS.

Launceston Airport begins work on new taxiway
Airports

The new Taxiway Foxtrot, billed as Launceston’s “biggest airfield upgrade in more than 60 years”, is slated for completion in late spring ahead of the peak summer freight season. It will be able to accommodate heavier aircraft than current Boeing 737s, including the Airbus A321.

Auckland Airport pushes back second runway plans
Airports

Originally planned to be operational by 2028, timing on the second runway has been pushed out by around 10 years, though the airport says the “introduction of operational innovation” may extend that further.

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