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• Gold Coast locks in Pacific Airshow until 2028

  17-08-2026 06:26 via australianaviation.com.au
  The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government expecting the 2028 outing alone to generate more than $28 million for the state’s economy.
  
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• NZ Army announces FPV drone introduction with specialist course

  17-08-2026 05:55 via australianaviation.com.au
  Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS platforms and the skills required to operate, maintain, and integrate them into military operations.
  
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• Malaysia Airlines brings A330neo to Brisbane

  17-08-2026 03:02 via australianaviation.com.au
  Replacing older A330-300 aircraft, the A330neo expansion comes as Malaysia Airlines increases from five to six flights per week as of 16 August, with daily services beginning on 25 October. The carrier reintroduced its Brisbane route late last year.
  
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