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The airline will begin seasonal 737-800 flights between the nation’s capital and Bali from 22 June, with the service planned to run between April and January in future. Flights will operate three times per week, adding more than 40,000 seats each year on the route.

Air Traffic Management

Airservices CEO Rob Sharp will meet A4ANZ chairman Graeme Samuel following a number of staffing headaches at the national air traffic management provider, including a chaotic day at Sydney Airport on 15 January that led to extensive delays and cancellations.

Airports

The new all-time high – up 4.1 per cent on 2024 – comes after more than 2.4 million passengers used Adelaide Airport in the December quarter, representing year-on-year growth of 6.4 per cent, and as more international airlines introduce year-round services.

Defence

The first of four aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia late last week and is expected to act as an airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft. Operated by Number 10 Squadron, the MC-55A Peregrine will be based at RAAF Edinburgh.

People

Paul Scurrah was named a recipient of a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his “significant service to the transport, logistics and freight industry”, along with Margaret Staib for “significant service to business, to the aviation sector, and to the freight and logistics industry”.

Airlines

As reported by The Australian Financial Review, Finance has decided against banning bureaucrats from accruing status credits on official bookings, but has made it clear that public servants should not be eligible for promotions offering bonus credits.

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