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WA’s major parties promise millions for Albany Airport
Airports

The Coalition has said it will provide $14 million, and Labor $11.5 million, to complete upgrades backed by $14.6 million from the federal government if elected on 8 March. The funding will assist the airport in the state’s southwest to complete its $30 million master plan.

RAAF Base East Sale begins 12-month SAF program
Defence

It comes after Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced in October that Australia’s military would target achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by transitioning to alternative fuel sources and introducing renewable electricity.

Virgin will not appoint Paul Jones as CEO
Airlines

In a brief announcement on Friday afternoon, the carrier put paid to months of rumours about Jones’ ascendancy to replace outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, following apparent pushback from corners such as the Transport Workers’ Union and the federal employment minister.

Air New Zealand fleet woes force axing of seasonal Seoul services
Airlines

In a statement, the carrier announced that “engine availability challenges” across the Air New Zealand fleet will prevent it from resuming Seoul flights in October after the final flight for this season on 29 March. The route is operated by Air New Zealand’s 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

70-year-old Vampire sees the sun again
Defence

The History and Heritage – Air Force Restoration Support Section (HH-AF RSS) brought back the aircraft, A79-440, for the RAAF’s No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, which has not flown for 65 years. The plane had been mounted as a gate guardian at Amberley before being taken down and sold.

Aussie drone company greenlit for US expansion
Drones

Queensland-based FlyFreely, which is also cleared to operate in Australia and New Zealand, has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate as part of the Low Altitude Authorisation and Notification Capability.

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