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Red Bull Air Race announces 2019 calendar, Hall to hunt elusive world title
General Aviation

The calendar for the 2019 Red Bull Air Race has been announced, with the eight-race series to kick off on February 8-9 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Air New Zealand slashes earnings forecasts
Airlines

Air New Zealand has warned its pre-tax earnings for 2018/19 may fall by as much as 37 per cent on the back of engine problems in the Boeing 787-9 fleet and softer travel growth. The airline told the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges on Wednesday – the company is listed on both sides of

Qantas to send 717s offshore for heavy maintenance
Airlines

Qantas will send its Boeing 717s to Singapore for their heavy maintenance checks after concluding keeping the work in Canberra was not sustainable.

Air Vanuatu to serve Melbourne from June
Airlines

Air Vanuatu will add a third Australian destination to its route network from June when it begins nonstop flights to Melbourne from its Port Vila hub.

ATSB begins investigation into Erickson Aircrane incident
Air Crash Investigations

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has begun investigating the crash of an Erickson Aircrane helicopter that was fighting bushfires in Victoria.

RAAF sending eight aircraft, 370 personnel to Red Flag
Defence

The RAAF is sending eight aircraft and 370 personnel to Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) for Red Flag military training exercise.