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All the changes from CASA's aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This month, iconic Rex jets leave the register, Qantas Group continues its fleet expansion, Virgin pumps the brakes and E190 leases change hands.
This month, HARS works to restore an old Vampire trainer, the Hunter Fighter Collection expands, a Gnat is re-registered in NZ, and an aerial welcome for the King and Queen.
Key aircraft movements from around the region. A repaint for a Retro Roo, chaos from a Qantas engine fire, the surprise return of a QantasLink 717, and the end of Rex's jet era.
Regional jets have long had a place in Australian aviation – but they could be set for major growth? Australian Aviation talks to the key players to ask whether small could unlock more of the regions.
‘Same Job, Same Pay’ ends wage-cutting practices that have long underpaid labour-hire employees, writes the ASU's Corey Rabaut.
The regional carrier’s rivals are livid at its $80m bailout – and they’ve got a point, argues Adam Thorn.
