Challenges aplenty for Australia’s MRO industry There are some big issues facing Australia’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry – some long-standing challenges still without answers, while some new issues arise from the emerging strategies of airlines. As Aviation/Aerospace Australia’s Jim Carden said: “It is a very challenging period for the MRO sector in Australia,

The fly-in/fly-out giant maintains pressure on infrastracture Despite the much-publicised downturn in the resources sector during 2012, fly-in/ fly-out (FIFO) demands are placing extreme pressure on aviation infrastructure and services at airports owned by small regional communities and major airports alike. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

2013 a muted success The mood at the Australian International Airshow was as mixed as the weather was typically changeable. And as wet as the first day was, it didn’t deter the Victorian government’s enthusiasm for the event when it announced it had secured the International Airshow at Avalon through to 2025. The announcement heralded

Reflections on former Qantas and Australian Airlines CEO James Strong “There was the new flight attendant who was delighted to chat about how much she loved her job with the lovely man wearing a bow tie,” recalled Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To