Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course

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China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths, Australia's air traffic control agency head told a parliamentary committee.

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