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Jetstar engineer was not unfairly dismissed over ‘hazing’, says FWC
Airlines

After Jarrod Mcrae left two apprentices stranded six metres in the air underneath a 787’s wing, the commission ruled that his engagement in “horseplay, skylarking or practical jokes” was a breach of his employer’s cardinal rules, determining that his misconduct was a valid reason for dismissal.

Australia, Japan and US to jointly test advanced aircraft materials
Defence

Signed in March, the project arrangement for virtual structural testing of composite aircraft focuses on improving the understanding of how damage initiates and propagates in composite materials widely used in modern military aircraft.

Australia Post expands with new air freight facilities
Airports

The newly-opened 78,000-square-metre Brisbane facility can process up to 250,000 parcels per day, while the 12,000-square-metre Hobart centre, set to open adjacent to the airport in 2027, will be able to sort up to 6,000 parcels per hour.

Airlines look to fight cost-of-living downturn with big discounts
Airlines

Qantas Group and Virgin Australia are discounting more than 3.5 million airfares between them in major domestic sales, with Justin Brownjohn, senior manager at RMIT Aviation Academy, saying the carriers are aiming to reshuffle capacity and offset losses.

Launceston Airport begins overhaul of departure gates
Airports

Part of Launceston’s major terminal upgrade program, the project will see the construction of a new boarding gate, as well as a “complete renovation and modernisation” of Gates 3 and 4, and a 600-square-metre expansion of the gate area.

WA government pours $5m into essential regional flights
Airlines

Funding injections of $3.8 million for the Inter-Regional Flight Network, operated by Nexus Airlines, and more than $1.3 million for two Kimberley services operated by Aviair, will be included in the 2026–27 budget to extend subsidies on the regional routes.

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