In this section of the magazine, we give industry figures and thought leaders from all across our great sector the opportunity to talk about the topics that matter the most to them. In this edition, Jean-Michel Jacob of Dassault shares how Australia’s business jet market fared throughout the pandemic, Sydney Metro Airports’ David Binskin discusses
COVID-19, lockdowns, stand-downs, slots, spats, expansions, jabs, cancellations, big ol’ 737s and more slots. Rex’s chief in Australia, John Sharp, might be an old hand, but he’s still very much in the game, Adam Thorn writes.
In the flying game it is said that a flight is typically 90 per cent pre-flight planning and preparation and then 10 per cent actual flying. Do the 90 per cent and the flight is usually a breeze, writes Dave Prossor.
This year the RFDS is bringing a new type of aircraft to Western Australian skies, with its EC-145s, taking the organisation into a new chapter of rotary aeromedical care.
Defence The RAAF formally retired its fleet of single-seat F/A-18A and two-seat F/A-18B Classic Hornets on 29 November, after over 35 years of service. Since entering into service with the RAAF in 1986, Air Force has welcomed 75 Classic Hornets, operated by No. 75 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal, and Nos. 3 and 77 Squadrons
With many players looking to bring eVTOLs to Australian skies in just a few short years, Hannah Dowling sat down with Embraer flying taxi offshoot Eve to talk about where we stand and what’s ahead in the urban air mobility industry. The urban air taxi market is expected to expand dramatically in the next