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RAAF Growler in Nellis engine fire incident “beyond economic repair”
| 7 Comments on RAAF Growler in Nellis engine fire incident “beyond economic repair”The RAAF EA-18G Growler which experienced an engine fire on takeoff from in January has been officially deemed “beyond economic repair and has been withdrawn from service”.
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Air Niugini ending flights to Townsville
/ | 8 Comments on Air Niugini ending flights to TownsvilleAir Niugini says the loss of a codeshare agreement with Qantas is behind the decision to end Port Moresby-Townsville flights and reduce service to Sydney.
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Nominations open for 2018 Queensland aerospace student scholarships
/Applications are open for Queensland’s 2018 Aerospace Education Awards scholarships for secondary students looking to pursue a career in aviation.
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RAAF opens state-of-the-art P-8A Poseidon training centre
/ | 6 Comments on RAAF opens state-of-the-art P-8A Poseidon training centreA new $470 million training facility for the RAAF’s new Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft has officially opened.
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No more net lag? Virgin Australia expands Wi-Fi reach to Los Angeles
/ | 1 Comment on No more net lag? Virgin Australia expands Wi-Fi reach to Los AngelesIn an era of combined business and leisure travel, Virgin Australia has rolled out inflight Wi-Fi to its international 777-300ER fleet.
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Drones throw up challenging airspace and infrastructure issues
/ | 1 Comment on Drones throw up challenging airspace and infrastructure issuesWith the rising use of drones many issues will arise to safely and efficiently accommodate this very different type of airspace user.
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