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The aeromedical service flew more than 3 million kilometres and logged over 6,000 flight hours across the NT last year, with its Logistics Coordination Centre handling more than 200,000 calls. The organisation operates fixed-wing jets, turboprops, and rotary-wing aircraft.
The Australian Airports Association has joined forces with Regional Capitals Australia to advocate for “fairer airfares, stronger connectivity and more sustainable airports” ahead of this year’s Productivity Commission and Senate inquiries into regional air transport.
In a submission to the International Air Services Commission, the Solomon Islands’ flag carrier said that while Brisbane–Honiara is the “largest international route” for the Solomons and a “significant contributor to the overall development of the nation”, passenger numbers remain low.
Lounges in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Kalgoorlie, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Port Hedland, and Karratha will be temporarily closed over various dates between 5 February and 19 March for the renovations, which follow the opening of a refreshed Broome lounge in 2024.
The 1950s de Havilland 'Drover', which was previously on display at George McCoy Park after being originally restored in the 1980s by combining two different aircraft, has been gifted to the RFDS after a five-month overhaul, and now can be seen from the highway as visitors approach the airport.
Under the Australia-China Cooperation for Sustainable Aviation project, Adelaide University will look to “strengthen collaboration between Australian and Chinese stakeholders” on faster development and deployment of SAF into the supply chain.
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