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The 747 clocks up 47 years in the Qantas fleet
Airlines

Qantas took delivery of its first Boeing 747 on August 16 1971, which means the type has been in the airline's fleet for 47 years.

Cebu Pacific Air arrives in Melbourne
Airlines

Cebu Pacific has added a second Australian port to its growing international network with the start on nonstop flights to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Adelaide Airport starts terminal expansion works
Airports

Adelaide Airport has commenced construction work on its $165 million terminal expansion project which is due to be completed by the end of 2021.

South African Convair crash interim report released
Headlines

The preliminary report into the crash of a Convair 340 says video footage indicates the pilots did not follow the engine fire checklist when they discovered one engine had caught fire.

RBA first to fly Airbus A320neo to Australia
Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has become the first operator of the Airbus A320neo into Australia after engine inspection requirements for its Boeing 787 fleet forced an equipment downgauge.

RAAF KC-30A tankers offload 100 million pounds during Okra ops
Defence

The RAAF’s KC-30A MRTT deployment to the Middle East under Operation Okra recently marked 100 million pounds of fuel offloaded.