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WENTWORTH PILOTS PUT CONTROL BACK INTO FLYING AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

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Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes is the focus of the latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Wentworth next week.   Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in … Continued

KARRATHA PILOTS PUT CONTROL BACK INTO FLYING AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

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Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes is the focus of the latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Karratha next week.   Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in … Continued

Australia’s recent EV uptick looking likely to accelerate

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Australia’s recent sharp uptick in EV sales looks likely to accelerate further as public awareness grows about the advantages of various government initiatives, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). EV sales in Australia have jumped more than 400 per cent since the middle of 2022, from less than two per … Continued

Improvements to Ballina airspace to come into effect from 2025

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Airspace around Ballina Airport will be controlled by air traffic controllers from 2025 as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Airservices Australia move to develop services to accommodate the airport’s growth.   The announcement follows an airspace review conducted in 2022 by CASA which included extensive feedback from industry and subsequent discussions with Airservices … Continued

EMBARGOED: Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs

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EMBARGOED 12.01AM WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023   Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs   SEVEN IN TEN Aussie drivers have changed their driving habits in response to skyrocketing fuel prices, according to new national polling commissioned by the Climate Council.   And half (54%) of … Continued

Sydney powers ahead with more electric vehicle charging

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Sydney’s electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more on-street opportunities to charge their cars with nine low-impact plug-in point locations available for residents and visitors.   The trial with Ausgrid and EV charging infrastructure partner EVX highlights how the City of Sydney is taking early action on its Electrification of transport strategy and action plan. … Continued

RACV AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TO HOST DONCASTER SAFE PLATE DAY

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Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, with support from RACV and Victoria Police, are hosting a Safe Plate Day at Doncaster ‘Park n Ride’ on Sunday 26 November from 10am to 2pm. Come along to discover what you can do to protect your number plates from being stolen and have your battery and tyres checked.  Number plate theft … Continued

GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK Carrier

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Mojave Flights for the Royal Navy Highlight UAS’ Ability to Operate From Warships SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 17, 2023 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability on the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, using the Mojave … Continued

WOMEN IN RAIL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has awarded eight women working in the rail industry professional development scholarships as part of its diversity and inclusion strategy.    ARA CEO Caroline Wilkie congratulated the recipients at a Women in Rail Breakfast, held at the ARA’s AusRAIL PLUS 2023 conference, the largest of its kind in the Asia … Continued

SAFETY CHECKS AT QUEENSLAND AERODROMES

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Residents of communities across a wide area of Queensland  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 … Continued