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Indonesia releases preliminary report on Lion Air crash
Airlines

The preliminary report into Lion Air flight JT610 says pilots were battling a "flight control problem" before the Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed in the Java Sea.

Qantas sets sights on return to Fiji
Airlines

Qantas is set to return to Fiji in 2019 after lodging an application for capacity rights to serve the Pacific Island popular tourist destination.

RAAF using Phantom drone to inspect C-17s
Defence

The RAAF is using the popular DJI Phantom 4 drone to conduct visual inspections of its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

Canada’s Auditor General criticises ex-RAAF Hornet buy
Defence

Canada's Auditor General has criticised a plan to acquire between 18 and 25 second-hand RAAF F/A-18A/B Hornets for the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2019.

Neo era for A330 begins as TAP Portugal takes first A330-900
Airlines

TAP Portugal has become the first airline to take delivery of an A330neo after accepting A330-900 at Airbus' Toulouse headquarters.

Sydney Airport kicks off Christmas giving appeal with Runway Run
Airports

Sydney Airport says about 250 people took part it its fourth annual Runway Run that helps raise money for Cure Cancer Australia.