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737 freighter failed to pressurise after ‘unauthorised use’ of safety switch
Industry

The Airwork-operated plane was forced to turn back to Darwin in November 2021 after the guarded cargo/depress switch – usually used to assist with removal of smoke in the main cargo deck during a smoke event – was left on by a maintenance engineer during pre-flight preparation, who had used it to try to cool the flight deck.

Jetstar pushes for more reliable service as seventh A321neo LR takes off
Airlines

The low-cost carrier will close boarding gates 20 minutes prior to departure on all domestic and international flights, with check-in and bag drop now to close 40 minutes before departure on flights within Australia and New Zealand, and 60 minutes before departure for international flights.

Melbourne Airport embarks on hiring blitz to keep up with COVID-19 recovery
Airports

Held over two sessions today, Thursday 18 May, the jobs fair saw businesses looking to fill hundreds of positions such as cabin crew, retail and hospitality, transport, law enforcement, and security, ranging in seniority from entry-level to senior management.

Rex moves into Alliance heartland with FIFO deal
Airlines

NJE will purchase two Dash 8-Q400NG aircraft to service the Queensland market and is slated to start operations in the Sunshine State as soon as 1 July.

Solar energy funding announced for northern defence bases
Defence

The systems will be located at five Defence sites as part of a nationwide Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program, according to a public announcement on 7 May.

Carbonix signs on ArgenTech for tilt at US market
Drones

Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has announced its expansion into the US market under an operating partnership with New Hampshire aviation consultant ArgenTech Solutions.

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