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The lessons of BA9 The incident is so dramatic and frightening – and so relevant to today’s airlines as they grapple with how to handle volcanic ash – that it seems as if it happened only yesterday. But it was 30 years ago on June 24 1982 that BA9, 747-236B G-BDXH City of Edinburgh, found
Royal Newcastle shows the way for aero clubs in the 21st century I am curious how this aero club has survived for 80 years while so many other flight training bodies seem to have a shelf-life of about 10 minutes. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
To regulate, or not to regulate airports? Airport profits consistently have outpaced passenger growth over the past decade while major airports remain far more insulated from market fluctuations than airlines. This has led Australia’s consumer watchdog to argue that the ‘light-handed’ regulatory framework adopted 10 years ago has failed to prevent airports from taking advantage
Bridging the fighter generation gap In the mid to late 1990s as the B-2 entered frontline service, the F-22 was in development and the Joint Strike Fighter was being defined, some predicted that the USAF and many of its top-tier allies would have an all-fifth generation air combat force by 2020 or soon after. But
A 38-year love affair came to a close on April 7 when Singapore Airlines bade a fond farewell to its Boeing 747 passenger fleet with special commemorative flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines’ final 747-400 to be delivered, 9V-SPQ, left Singapore’s Changi Airport as flight SQ747 at 8.30 am after a series of
In the inner harbour of Hobart, where the Sydney to Hobart yacht race finishes and literally ‘downtown’, you will find Australia’s newest commercial seaplane base, home to Tasmanian Air Adventures. Nestled within this busy precinct is DHC-2 Beaver floatplane VH-AQU in its magnificent red and white colours and markings. The operation is the brainchild of
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Raising the Bar in Commercial Laundry: How Rinse & Repeat Is Redefining Service for Aviation
Raising the Bar in Commercial Laundry: How Rinse & Repeat Is Redefining Service for Aviation
UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
