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Investigation finds ‘involuntary movement’ in LATAM pilot’s seat
Airlines

In its preliminary report into the incident, Chile’s aviation authority noted an “involuntary movement forward” in the captain’s seat on CC-BGG (similar aircraft pictured) mid-flight as it was operating flight 800 from Sydney to Santiago via Auckland on 11 March, though the cause of the drop itself has yet to be determined.

Bonza marks 70k passengers at its first destination
Airlines

Whitsunday Coast was the destination for Bonza’s inaugural flight from the Sunshine Coast on 31 January 2023, with the low-cost carrier now serving Newcastle, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast from Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Long-awaited upgrade for Melbourne’s Qantas domestic security
Airports

The new scanners, which Australian Aviation understands are from Smiths Detection, will allow Qantas domestic passengers to pass through security without having to remove items such as laptops and aerosols from their bags, bringing T1 in line with the other T3/T4 domestic terminals.

Australia won’t expand F-35 fleet, Defence confirms
Defence

The announcement was made at the unveiling of the ‘National Defence Strategy’ and follows January’s decision to upgrade the Super Hornet fleet and keep it flying until at least 2030, far beyond its initial retirement date of 2027.

Submissions open for Australian Aviation Awards 2024
Industry

The awards program, supported by principal partner UNSW Sydney, will culminate in a black-tie gala ceremony and dinner on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at The Star, Sydney.

Beijing Capital Airlines opens up Melbourne–Hangzhou
Airlines

The Chinese low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, will begin three weekly A330-200 flights to Hangzhou starting in June, complementing its existing Qingdao service. The new route will make Hangzhou the eighth mainland Chinese destination to see services from Melbourne.

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