The slow-moving giant After being formally launched in 2001, the Airbus A380 suffered a difficult development period during which its service introduction was delayed three times over two years and numerous fixes were – and still are – required on many early aircraft. Despite these early difficulties, the A380 entered service with launch customer Singapore

The heavy operational demands of 92 wing For any island nation, with the recent exception of the UK, protection of its maritime approaches is a cornerstone of national security and a prerequisite to the defence of its sovereignty. The RAAF’s Number 92 Wing, headquartered at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, provides the Australian Defence Force