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Chinese aircraft maker to rival Boeing and Airbus
The world’s airline industry boss has endorsed China’s aircraft manufacturer, predicting Comac will be a ‘global player’ and rival to Airbus and Boeing.
Huge move to stop airport taxi rip-offs
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Labor accused of being anti-regions after Toowoomba flight lost
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US tariff turmoil delivers $30m hit to CTM earnings
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US firm appeals court ruling in Rex plane theft
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Pilot warnings ignored by CASA prior to charter flight crash
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Hrdlicka lands big new gig a month after Virgin exit
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Qantas launches huge $499 international flights sale
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