The perception and reality of an airline pilot In the midst of the 1989 ‘Pilot’s Dispute’, the Prime Minister of the day publically labelled pilots as “overpaid bus drivers” and it was a perception that rapidly spread across the broader public spectrum. Firstly, this was an unwarranted broadside at bus drivers.  Also, what Bob Hawke

Speculation never benefited aviation safety The first casualty of any air crash or incident is almost always the truth. Many in the media recklessly speculate while others became overnight experts in what is one of the world’s most complex industries. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue

787 woes worsen as fleets grounded Vlad says: Test flights and simulations are one thing, commercial flying is another. Flying frequency has exposed what appears to be a problem with battery and I’m sure Boeing will work to fix it. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue