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Brisbane River prime spot for air taxi bases

A Gold Coast event showcasing the future of uncrewed air travel has seen a glimpse of what could be in store for Brisbane in the coming years. Australian vertiport

Amazon cleared for expanded drone deliveries

The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States has given Amazon the green light to extend its drone deliveries beyond the horizon. As a result of the ruling,

Under 45s climb into private jet market

The market for private jets is booming, with business people under 45 snapping up luxury aircraft at an increasing rate. A report by Jetcraft, a global player in

Businesses invest in greener vehicle fleets

Australian businesses are turning their fleets green with a threefold increase in investment in electric vehicles over the past 12 months. New Commonwealth Bank (CBA)

China puts flying cars on economic agenda

China is aiming to be the first country in the world to allow flying taxis. This follows the Chinese Government’s declaration that a “low-altitude economy” is now

50 cent fares for public transport patrons

Queenslanders will be able to travel on public transport for 50 cents per trip for six months from August. Premier Steven Miles said reducing the cost barrier to public

Fuel consumption claims falter in real world

Fuel consumption levels of some cars are more than 30 percent higher than manufacturers’ claims when tested in real-world conditions. The latest testing by the

New Standard to attract cleaner cars to Australia

A New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will begin in Australia from January, after legislation was passed in Federal Parliament. The Standard will only apply to new cars,

Record road toll renews data sharing call

Australia has recorded its worst 12-month road toll in more than a decade. Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economic figures show 1310 people died on

Robotic efficiency at ports focus of research

Research to improve the efficiency in our ports has received $1.5m in funding from the Queensland Government. Brisbane-based Young Guns Container Crew is developing

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