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GOLD COAST AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR PACIFIC AIRSHOW

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is alerting drone operators about temporary airspace restrictions on the Gold Coast during the Pacific Airshow from 15 to 18 August. Spectators, visitors and residents within a 9-kilometre radius of Surfer’s Paradise are advised not to fly their drones during the event to maintain safety. Flying a drone while … Continued

GIVING TOP END PILOTS FUEL FOR THOUGHT

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to take part in the latest pilot safety seminars in Darwin and Katherine next week.   A pilot’s ability to make the right decision when flying is crucial to preventing incidents and accidents and keeping flying safe for everyone.   Every year, CASA’s … Continued

DB Schenker Signs Commitment to Significant Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Volume on Flights from Cathay

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Shipments from Australia and New Zealand can be decarbonised via DB Schenker’s SAF programme DB Schenker has officially announced its participation in Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, aiming to advance sustainability in the logistics industry by partnering to reduce emissions in cargo shipments. To help tackle climate change, Cathay established a Corporate SAF … Continued

Why does Australia need Rex?

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Regional Express (Rex) Airlines has grounded its jet flights between Australia’s major cities after entering voluntary administration.   Rex has run with the tagline ‘our heart is in the country’ ever since its establishment after the collapse of Ansett Airways in 2002. This is because it is often the only airline flying in and out … Continued

SAFETY CHECKS AT WEST AUSTRALIAN AERODROMES

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Residents of communities in regional Western Australian may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks.   The checks are being conducted by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at various aerodromes operate safely.   CASA regulations require that … Continued

GIVING MAITLAND PILOTS FUEL FOR THOUGHT

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to take part in the latest pilot safety seminar in Maitland this week.   A pilot’s ability to make the right decision when flying is crucial to preventing incidents and accidents and keeping flying safe for everyone.   Every year, CASA’s aviation safety … Continued

La Trobe University Media Alert – Rex Airlines

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A La Trobe University expert is available to comment on the collapse of Rex Airlines, particularly the impact on regional communities.   Dr Paul Strickland Senior Lecturer, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, La Trobe Business School  Contact: [email protected], M: 0408834727   Dr Strickland can comment on the following: Financial and tourism impact to regional communities Reduced … Continued

Federal Government must pay Rex workers staff entitlements

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The Albanese government must step in and cover the staff entitlements of Rex workers who have been told not only they will lose their jobs but that they will miss out on their legal entitlements, says the union which covers front line customer service staff, the United Services Union (USU).   Rex workers have been … Continued

Media talent available for interviews re Rex administration

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Statement from Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) CEO Dean Long on Rex entering administration: “Rex Airlines has been a lifeline for much of regional and rural Australia, ensuring these communities stay connected to the rest of the country. Rex’s entry into administration is a significant blow not just for these areas but also for the … Continued