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AFAP elects Captain Louise Pole president
/ | 1 Comment on AFAP elects Captain Louise Pole presidentCaptain Louise Pole has been elected as the Australian Federation of Air Pilots’ (AFAP) first woman president in its 80-year history.
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ATR talks up cargo potential for regional Australian routes
/ | 1 Comment on ATR talks up cargo potential for regional Australian routesATR says the boom in online shopping could help spur demand for its aircraft in Australia as part of a mixed business model where cargo shipments supports passenger services on regional routes.
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Victoria Police orders four aircraft for Air Wing fleet
/ | 6 Comments on Victoria Police orders four aircraft for Air Wing fleetVictoria Police Air Wing has ordered three Leonardo AW139 helicopters and one Beechcraft Super King Air 350ER to replace four-helicopter fleet.
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RAAF F-35 deliveries reach double figures
/ | 6 Comments on RAAF F-35 deliveries reach double figuresThe Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its tenth Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter, with the aircraft arriving at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona last week.
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Gender equality in aviation needs more than talk: AAPA
/ | 5 Comments on Gender equality in aviation needs more than talk: AAPAThe Association of Asia Pacific Airlines is calling on governments to support initiatives that encourage greater diversity and gender equality in aviation.
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Virgin Australia expects 20 per cent first half profit growth
/ | 2 Comments on Virgin Australia expects 20 per cent first half profit growthVirgin Australia says it expects to grow underlying profit before tax in excess of 20 per cent for first half of 2018/19.
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