Trans-oceanic air traffic management matures The airspace over the Pacific Ocean is an area seeing rapid technological enhancement enabling aircraft to operate on preferred routes at desired altitudes to achieve significant operational efficiencies. ADS-B (In) performance trials in oceanic airspace are leading the development of new operating practices and are opening the way for further

BAE’s autonomous landing systems for UAVs BAE Systems Australia picked up the inaugural National Defence Industry Innovation Award at the Avalon Airshow on February 27 for a system designed to enable UAVs to land autonomously in emergency situations. The company’s Intelligent Recovery System uses visual cues to identify a suitable landing site and then bring

RAAA attempts to break government antipathy ahead of election The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) has launched a Call for Action on Regional Aviation Policy – a call to arms against ongoing government antipathy towards an industry the association calls “an integral part in Australia’s development”. Launched by RAAA chairman Jeff Boyd at the

… and their passenger experience inconsistency Air New Zealand has successfully sold itself as a quirky carrier at the end of the world with fun safety videos, viral marketing and a dose of “sweet as” Kiwiana. Yet the fragmentation of the airline means that its passenger experience is inconsistent. This content is available exclusively to