An encouraging start as new government grasps the issues The aviation industry rarely ceases to amaze and inspire. The RAAA Annual Meeting and Convention was concluded recently and the atmosphere was very positive. Change is in the air and it seemed to re-energise previously jaded industry participants. The Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss opened the
Rebuilding the government-industry relationship While the election of a new government with an aviation policy has increased enthusiasm within industry, there remains a lot of hard work required to rebuild confidence in the positive role government can and should play in aviation. Ignoring aviation – and transport more generally – in the new ministry was
Maintaining standards in the global context One of the most powerful ideas that was reaffirmed at the recent Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Conference in Darwin was that education is one of the main tools available to airports and the regulators to keep the air transport system safe, secure, environmentally responsible and efficient for the
Qantas Group news We’ve seen a busy period for the Qantas Group with Jetstar taking delivery of its first 787‑8 and two A320s, with other deliveries comprising an A320 to Jetstar Asia, three A320s to Jetstar Japan, a 737‑800 to Qantas, a 717 to QantasLink, two Q400s to QantasLink and a Fokker 100 to Network
Ryan Campbell returns triumphant The Roulettes have flown back to East Sale, the crowd has dissipated and the Cirrus SR22 now sits quietly in the hangar receiving some well-earned attention. Ryan Campbell is home from his solo flight around the world and has had a few days to allow reality to sinkin. Even so, one