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Gaby Kennard reflects on her round-the-world solo flight Amelia Earhart died on her round-the-world flight, just over 70 years ago, but she lives on in the hearts and minds of women pilots everywhere. For Gaby Kennard, who departed on her historic round-the-world solo flight 20 years ago this August, the legacy is profound. “Flying may

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Quickstep

by Marc Joel Atrero October 16, 2009

WA company takes composites to a new level While composites have long been seen as the future of the aviation industry, Quickstep Technologies has been at the forefront of developing new composite capabilities, and will also soon be building world-class composites from its facilities in WA. Quickstep was originally incorporated in 2001 with the aim

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Bundaberg’s other famous export The allure of a new aircraft on the ramp is undeniable. Yet beyond the highly glossed finish and the impressive array of avionics, each aircraft represents the complex co-ordination of personnel and production processes. A closer look at Jabiru’s Bundaberg facility illustrates just what is required to make the bird fly.

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Flying the Diamond DA40 XLS Much of the light aircraft market in Australia has been characterised by ageing fleets, or repainted and revamped versions of 1960s designs. Higher performing Cirruses and Columbias aside, there has been little on offer despite the advances being made in materials and design philosophy. This content is available exclusively to

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After avgas

by Marc Joel Atrero October 13, 2009

What happens when GA’s fuel disappears? Leaded avgas is powering its last flights as health and environmental concerns compound harsh logistical reality to spell an imminent end for the fuel. That’s trouble for many high performance light aircraft owners, who currently have no other fuel to turn to. Most piston aircraft don’t need the power

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Air New Zealand fights off Jetstar & Pacific Blue It may be known affectionately as the land of the long white cloud, but many in the airline industry would typify New Zealand as the land of the long running domestic airline battle. And this is battle that is so intense that it prompts Air New

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