Tim Johnson

Hawker Pacific’s Ian D’Arcy talks rotary in the Australian market, challenges and opportunities, and the launch of the game-changing Bell 525 As blockbuster moments go, not much in the rotary business can match the anticipation of the release of Bell’s 525. The 16-seater will become the world’s first commercial helicopter with fly-by-wire controls, meaning it

Along with the rest of the world, 2020 has been a very challenging year for the Australian helicopter industry. International and state border restrictions have decimated the local aviation industry. These restrictions have affected helicopter charter and tourism operations most severely. The JobKeeper program and the support of domestic tourists has allowed some operators to

Looking ahead to 2021 and beyond COVID-19, there are enormous rotorcraft business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for Australian and New Zealand businesses with interests located in a region where past predicated growth rates exceeded other global regions. APAC comprises a collection of around 21 countries located in or near the western Pacific Ocean.

The dual income stream Entry level commercial pilot licence CPL holders and university students right up to qualified aviation professionals, gaining a micro credential, having a side hustle or starting a small business is one of the big pandemic lessons. Think of it as Plan A: my priority career choice, Plan B: my deviation or

“I actually feel like a qualified pilot now,” said a student that I recently congratulated for receiving his PPL. I chuckled and remembered using similar words when I was awarded my PPL. So, with that thought in mind, what exactly is the difference between a PPL holder and a CPL holder? I’m not talking about

By aviation and expat financial advice specialist Richard Marsden, Director, International and Executive, MGD Wealth Many of us living and working overseas will consider returning to live in Australia: to work or retire, to help with children’s education or parent’s care, or to be closer to friends and the iconic ‘Aussie beach’. In 2020, those