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Rainbow Roo – Qantas shows support for Sydney Mardi Gras
/ | 18 Comments on Rainbow Roo – Qantas shows support for Sydney Mardi GrasQantas has added a touch of colour to one of its aircraft in a show of support for the the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Airbus A330-300 VH-QPJ features a rainbow flag alongside the Flying Kangaroo on the tail, while the airline’s name on the fuselage is in rainbow colours. The aircraft operated its
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Government announces new round of remote airstrip upgrades
/ | 4 Comments on Government announces new round of remote airstrip upgradesNinety-one remote airstrips around Australia have secured funding for upgrades such as runway improvements, installation of navigation aids and even the building of a camel proof fence. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester announced the recipients of the federal government’s latest round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme on Friday. The 91 projects were spread
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Palisade Investment Partners to run Sunshine Coast Airport under 99-year lease
| 6 Comments on Palisade Investment Partners to run Sunshine Coast Airport under 99-year leaseInvestment firm Palisade Investment Partners will pay $82 million to Sunshine Coast Council for a 99-year lease at Sunshine Coast Airport in a deal that also covers funding for the planned new runway and terminal upgrades. Under the terms of the lease, Palisade will manage the airport and pay an annual rental fee to Sunshine Coast
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Alliance Aviation Services upbeat after big lift in first half profit
| 1 Comment on Alliance Aviation Services upbeat after big lift in first half profitAlliance Aviation Services says it is encouraged by signs of a pickup in mining-related flying after reporting a near doubling of first half profit as its efforts to diversify the business start to pay off. The charter and fly-in/fly-out operator posted net profit after tax of $8.7 million for the six months to December 31
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RFDS Central Operations to establish new base at Darwin
/ | 2 Comments on RFDS Central Operations to establish new base at DarwinRoyal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations will have a place to call its own at Darwin Airport with the construction of a new $4 million aeromedical facility. The new Darwin base features an engineering and maintenance hangar able to fit four aircraft, as well as enough parking space for up to six aircraft on
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RAAF F-35, Growler to make Avalon debuts
/ | 52 Comments on RAAF F-35, Growler to make Avalon debutsThe RAAF’s first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters will make their public debut at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon on Friday March 3, Defence Minister Senator Marise Payne and Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne announced on Tuesday. “The first two F-35A aircraft, AU-001 and AU-002 will arrive at the airshow
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