Proposals make a mockery of a proven safety asset Delegates at the RAAA’s annual Convention on the Sunshine Coast in October were no doubt surprised to hear John McCormick say CASA may use safety report information to take away licences of individuals making the reports. It was also suggested CASA’s approach to use of safety

Part 61 moves to September 2014 The secret was out around four days before CASA made the formal announcement. The planned December 4 implementation of the new Regs Part 61, 141 and 142 was to be put off until September 1 2014. The change of date was not unexpected as there were so many questions

Australia and New Zealand Aviation Media Awards 2013 Presented by the National Aviation Press Club and Australian Aviation The National Aviation Press Club Awards held on November 29 offered an opportunity to review what was yet another tumultuous year in the aviation industry and to recognise the contributions of the industry’s writers and photographers. 2013

Will Northrop Grumman’s larger, longer-range Fire Scout unmanned helicopter attract RAN interest? The brief maiden flight of the first production variant of Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout, from Point Mugu in California on October 31, heralds a new era for the unmanned helicopter. With its two-hour endurance and ability to lift up to 1,180kg of