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The world’s oldest fighter pilot hangs up his flying boots
Defence

Squadron Leader Phil Frawley retired from the RAAF at the end of June as the world's oldest fighter pilot, having flown Mirages, Hornets and Hawks and having trained 499 ADF pilots as an instructor.

Boeing wins US Navy Stingray unmanned tanker contract
Defence

Boeing has won a three-way contest to build the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-borne unmanned tanker aircraft for the US Navy.

ATSB issues safety notice on pitot probes after MAS A330 incident
Airlines

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a safety notice after a Malaysia Airlines A330-300 took off from Brisbane with its three pitot probe covers still on.

Regional Express posts 34 per cent lift in full year profit
Airlines

Regional Express has reported a 34% lift in profit and expects double-digit growth in the current year despite higher oil prices and pilot shortages.

Borghetti says Virgin Australia in “strongest position” in his time as CEO
Airlines

Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti says the airline is in the strongest position it’s been for all the time he has been in charge.

Virgin Australia to operate Boeing 737 MAX 10
Airlines

Virgin Australia will take delivery of 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10s from 2022 for use on "important business routes", chief executive John Borghetti says.