Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorTake note of dissent
July 2, 2019 0 commentCASA proposal would reduce safety standards A recent FOI request and review of the online consultation hub material on FAR Part 43 shows a significant number of reasoned and considered submissions expressing concerns on the danger of the proposal were received by CASA. Therefore the claim made in Policy Decision Summary SS05/01 – Part 43
Read moreRegional breakthrough
July 2, 2019 0 commentFunding confirmation addresses critical need The confirmation of a $100 million regional airport fund in the Federal budget in April was a significant milestone for the industry. The fund will address a critical need for the regions, and recognises the vital role airports play in local communities. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Read morePast imperfect
July 2, 2019 0 commentThere’s a reality behind those rose-tinted glasses It’s easy to get sentimental and long for the days of old. The constant outpouring of tributes on social media for the rapidly disappearing Boeing 747 is testament to that. However, time marches on and just as records were made to be broken, aircraft designs were created to
Read moreThe Airborne Oscars
July 2, 2019 0 commentHow the Crystal Cabin Awards drive innovation Quick: think of the most revolutionary, exciting piece of passenger experience design you’ve encountered in the past decade. No matter whether it’s a seat, an inflight entertainment system, inflight connectivity, or a step forward in materials science or manufacturing that enabled them, it’s likely to have been seen
Read moreTraffic
July 2, 2019 0 commentKey aircraft movements from across the region Qantas Group News Qantas ferried A380-842 VH-OQJ as QF6021 from Sydney to Pusan on May 8 where it was painted in the Qantas silver-roo colour scheme. On May 25 as QF6020 the aircraft returned to Sydney from Pusan. 747-48E VH-OEB was withdrawn from service on June 2 after
Read moreThe AI factor
July 2, 2019 0 commentWhat does automation mean for pilot careers? Will there still be a career path for pilots in 20 years’ time? Great question. Before we go on, for all those pilots in flying schools and airline cadetships around the world, the answer is a resounding Yes. The landscape of your career may not, will not, look
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