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Qantas' regional lounge refresh programme gets underway

Qantas’ regional lounge refresh programme gets underway

A major refresh of Qantas’ regional lounge network is underway, with upgrades set to commence for seven lounges across Australia over the coming weeks. The upgrades are part of the Flying Kangaroo’s multi-million-dollar regional lounge investment, which will deliver improved comfort, upgraded amenities and a more contemporary design for customers travelling through some of its

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Comment: How Uber for Business cut the costs of disruption for Menzies Aviation at Sydney Airport

Comment: How Uber for Business cut the costs of disruption for Menzies Aviation at Sydney Airport

Christophe Peymirat, head of Uber for Business EMEA, says airlines can streamline their ground transportation needs while improving the service to customers and staff Airport delays are getting worse. Which.co.uk found that all of the six largest airlines were less punctual in 2025 than pre-pandemic and a survey by CMAC stated that 75% of UK

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Arizona Bill Targets ADS-B Data Use For Landing Fees

Arizona Bill Targets ADS-B Data Use For Landing Fees

Arizona lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data to calculate or collect landing fees or other charges from aircraft owners and operators flying in the state’s airspace. House Bill 2210 would bar the state, its political subdivisions or private entities from using surveillance information transmitted through ADS-B

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NTSB Chair Slams FAA Safety Culture in Senate Hearing

NTSB Chair Slams FAA Safety Culture in Senate Hearing

Senators questioned National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Thursday. Although focused on last year’s DCA mid-air collision, questions directed toward Homendy from senators ranged from her views on ADS-B tracking requirements, aviation oversight and coordination between federal agencies. Comments on ADS-B In exchanges on ADS-B equipage, senators asked

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Boeing Retires Final 787-8 Testbed After Nearly 16 Years

Boeing’s last Boeing 787-8 flight test airplane, designated ZA004 (originally registered N7874), completed its final mission Wednesday, marking the end of nearly 16 years in service supporting the Dreamliner program. ZA004 departed Boeing Field (KBFI) in Seattle on its final test flight before being flown to Pinal Airpark (KMZJ) in Marana, Arizona, where it will

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Boeing Pushes 777X to 2027, Takes $4.9 Billion Charge

Boeing Reports Supply Chain Quality Improvements

Boeing has recorded measurable improvements in quality across its commercial airplane supply chain over the past two years, according to an executive speaking at an industry supplier conference near Seattle. Ihssane Mounir, the company’s senior vice president for global supply chain and fabrication, said the manufacturer now spends less time addressing supplier-related issues than it

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Anti-Drone Laser Test Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure

Anti-Drone Laser Test Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure

A new possible explanation for the brief shutdown of the airspace in El Paso, Texas, surfaced late Wednesday—confusion over the testing of an anti-drone laser at the U.S.-Mexico border. Sources cited by CBS News said the Defense Department has been experimenting with a high-powered laser at Fort Bliss, which abuts El Paso International Airport (KELP).

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Aircraft Spruce, Dream Flights Announce Partnership Supporting Stearman Fleet

Aircraft Spruce, Dream Flights Announce Partnership Supporting Stearman Fleet

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. and nonprofit Dream Flights have teamed up for operations involving restored Boeing Stearman aircraft used to provide flights for military veterans and seniors. The collaboration was announced on Wednesday and will include assistance with maintaining the aircraft and supporting other related aviation activities. Dream Flights has conducted flights for thousands

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