Eurocopter re-brands as Airbus Helicopters The world’s biggest manufacturer of helicopters, Eurocopter, was renamed Airbus Helicopters on January 8 as part of parent company EADS’s rebranding and consolidation of its enterprises under the new Airbus Group brand. Airbus Helicopters has taken over the former Eurocopter product lines facilities and activities. While the EC prefix in

Review a timely opportunity to address future challenges The AAA welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Review of Aviation Safety Regulation. We see that this review is both necessary and timely to reflect the latest developments in the aviation industry. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a

Seaplane operations return to Auckland Harbour The Beaver is instantly recognisable as a Kenmore conversion with its distinctive rear window and appealing lines, only the location is different for this welltravelled Canadian as its sits waiting for its next load of tourists from Poland, Chile, Australia and yes, a couple of Kiwis as well. For

Carnarvon to Kalbarri on Owen Zupp’s solo flight around Australia The final run home is 170 miles along the coast, beginning with the beautiful Shark Bay. With full tanks of fuel, sandy beaches below and clear skies above, I decide to fly at least part of this last stage at the relatively low altitude of