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Perth’s Langley Park is scheduled to host a free Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air show in 2027, according to an announcement made by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh on October 1. Mr Keogh announced the upcoming event during Defence and Veterans’ Day at the Perth Royal Show. The minister stated […]
The Royal Australian Mint is featuring the black box flight recorder, conceived by Australian Defence scientist Dr David Warren in Melbourne during the 1950s, on a new commemorative coin being released on October 8, 2026. The coin is part of the Mint's "Bright Ideas" collection, which highlights five Australian inventions that have influenced everyday life […]
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday that it has awarded $12 million to 19 companies to conduct drone research and testing projects aimed at safely expanding unmanned operations in the National Airspace System. The funding was allocated through the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement Program. Under the initiative, recipient […]
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has exceeded its Fiscal Year 2026 hiring goal by recruiting 2,235 air traffic controller trainees, marking the highest hiring total in the agency's history. According to the FAA, the record hiring numbers follow a targeted campaign aimed at gamers, which the agency reported drew more than […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $15 million financing package on 2 October 2026 with Nauru 40997 Leasing Corporation, a subsidiary of Naoero Air Corporation (NAC), to strengthen air connectivity and transport resilience in Naoero and neighboring Pacific island nations. The financing package includes a $5 million loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, a […]
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an $87,000 civil penalty against Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based Comfylife, LLC for alleged violations of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. According to the FAA, Comfylife offered multiple air shipments between November 2025 and April 2026 that contained items classified as hazardous materials. These items […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) on Wednesday to call on Congress to pass the Modern Skies Act, newly introduced legislation that proposes a $30 billion investment in United States aviation infrastructure and air traffic control systems. The proposed measure allocates funding across three primary areas: * […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to airports in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming. According to the announcement, the funds are intended to modernize facilities, improve airfield infrastructure, upgrade passenger amenities, and support overall airport operations. […]
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it has issued a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate to McKinney National Airport, permitting the Texas facility to host commercial passenger airline service. According to the agency, this is the first time an airport in Texas has received the certification since 2005. The Part 139 certification is […]
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers cancelled the visas of two Danish nationals at Perth Airport on 20 September 2026 after discovering evidence that they planned to capture and smuggle native reptiles out of Australia for profit. The men arrived on a flight from Doha as part of a three-person traveling party on tourist visas. ABF […]