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Russian leaders have high hopes for new nukes this year — again

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 10:19 AM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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MOSCOW — The Russian ministry of defense has declared 2024 as the year when several nuclear weapons will enter the inventory of Moscow’s strategic forces, moving a number of goalposts that were meant to be reached last year.Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on Jan. 26 that the entry into the armed forces of the Sarmat strategic missile system, Tu-160M bombers and the Borei-A nuclear submarine Knyaz Pozharsky are the main tasks for 2024. The objectives have remained the same since December 2022, when Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced atomic-weapons

Miraculous escape as small plane crashes in Vanuatu: Passengers unharmed amidst significant damage

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 6:35 AM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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In a fortunate turn of events, all 6 passengers and 2 crew members on a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander registered YJ-AL3 that crashed during take-off at Vanua Lava’s Sola Airport (SLH) in Vanuatu are reported safe. The Minister of Finance, John Salong, confirmed the safety of the six officials and two crew members on board the Air Taxi Vanuatu aircraft, who were at the airport for a programme by the Vanuatu Financial Service Commission.Although the cause of the crash remains unclear, local sources suggest challenges during take-off in bad weather due

Bullish growth projections in the carbon market

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 5:32 AM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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The carbon market emerges as a cornerstone in the global agenda to support nature restoration, offering a nuanced approach through its bifurcation into compliance and voluntary sectors. This dichotomy not only serves to meet the regulatory mandates designed to curb carbon emissions but also provides a flexible platform for entities to contribute beyond the minimum requirements, facilitating a broader engagement in environmental action. (more…)

First seasonal China Eastern flight lands in Cairns

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 1:06 AM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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The first China Eastern Airlines flight since the pandemic touches down in Cairns. (Image: Cairns Airport) The first flight from mainland China in four years has touched down in Cairns with the beginning of a seasonal China Eastern service. Flight MU571 arrived in Cairns just after midday on Thursday on board the 232-seat A330-200 B-8231. Operating four times per week, it will see 10 total flights for the Lunar New Year until 18 February, bringing 2,320 total seats into Cairns and the wider Tropical North Queensland region. The route is

Jetstar takes off for Seoul and Osaka

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Time Stamp: February 1, 2024 12:28 AM - Modified On: February 1, 2024 - Published By:
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Seth Jaworski shot this Jetstar 787-8, VH-VKD. Jetstar is this week commencing flights from Brisbane to Seoul and Osaka with its 787-8 fleet. Flight JQ53 took off for Seoul at noon on Thursday aboard VH-VKK, and will serve the Seoul-Brisbane route three times per week. The JQ23/24 service from Brisbane to Osaka will commence on Friday, with four return flights per week, and will be the only non-stop route between the two cities. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said there has already been strong demand for the Seoul and Osaka services.

Bonza to end Townsville-Rockhampton service in March

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 11:55 PM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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Bonza’s 737 MAX 8, VH-UJK “Sheila”, takes off. (Image: Bonza) Bonza is axing its route between Townsville and Rockhampton due to low demand. Non-stop flights between the two Queensland destinations will wrap up on 29 March, though Bonza has assured passengers in Townsville and Rockhampton that it will continue to serve other routes from both cities, including to its Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast hubs. “Both the Townsville and Rockhampton communities have greatly supported the other routes, which we remain committed to provided there’s ongoing demand,” a Bonza spokesperson said,

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast spreads its wings wider for 2024

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 10:37 PM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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Pacific Airshow Gold Coast has confirmed its expansion as it locks in dates for its second year. Tickets have gone on sale for the 2024 show, slated for 16 to 18 August in Surfers Paradise, with organisers signalling plans to extend the event along the beachfront after last year’s show attracted around 250,000 people including 100,000 paying attendees. The show this year will take up around 1.5 kilometres of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, up from 1km in 2023. “As we gear up for our second year, the anticipation and excitement

Hawaiian Holdings reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 11:43 AM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. “I am grateful to our team who accomplished an extraordinary amount, including realizing foundational investments during a challenging year,” said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram.  “Demand is solid across our networks, our brand remains strong in Japan as the market recovers, and we have seen steady improvement in travel to Maui.  We expect the combination with Alaska will create an even more competitive combined airline, positioning the Hawaiian Airlines brand to

Avelo Airlines announces new base at Bay Area’s Sonoma County Airport

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 11:38 AM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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Building on nearly three years of serving the Bay Area’s Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), Avelo Airlines has announced it is establishing STS as its newest base of operation. The base, which will open May 1, will enable Avelo to expand the everyday low fares, convenience and reliability it introduced to the region in April 2021.  Avelo will initially base two Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft at STS. Avelo expects to employ as many as 50 Crewmembers at STS when the base opens in May. This includes Pilots, Flight Attendants and Aviation

Sweden, France join forces for anti-tank capabilities

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 11:19 AM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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MILAN — Sweden and France will increase their cooperation in the fielding of anti-tank capabilities as part of a new strategic agreement signed this week between the two nations, which will involve defense giants Saab and MBDA.The chief executives of Swedish defense firm Saab, and multinational manufacturer MBDA, signed letters of intent on Jan 31. to strengthen the collaboration between their companies in the anti-tank and air-defense domains.“We will be combining our expertise to deliver the best capabilities for the armed forces on the battlefield,” Éric Beranger, chief executive of

785 The Boeing Company – Airplane Geeks Podcast

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Time Stamp: January 31, 2024 9:44 AM - Modified On: January 31, 2024 - Published By:
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:26:21 — 39.5MB) Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems continue to dominate the news, along with 737 MAX certification, lap babies, the proposed JetBlue and Spirit Airlines merger, route growth at United Airlines and Breeze Airways, and the demise of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Also, flight tests for the B-21 Raider and more favorite aviation movies. Aviation News Boeing, not Spirit, mis-installed piece that blew off Alaska MAX 9 jet, industry source says Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems builds the 737 fuselage for Boeing. A person