Polair Relocates The NSW Police Air Wing (Polair) will relocate to Bankstown Airport early in the new financial year. The Minister for Police signed the transfer papers on 3 May 1991, providing a lead time of 10-12 weeks. After occupying a portion of Hangar 13 (the old Ad Astra hangar) at Sydney Airport for a
Continental Revamping Image as It Plans Comeback From Bankruptcy Continental Airlines is striving for a new image and a new future as it fights its way back from bankruptcy. A new livery, higher standards of service, an influx of newer aircraft and one of the airline world’s most credible identities are being flagged as the
Air Transport Pilot – Turning Your PC Into a Heavy Jet One of the biggest growth areas in recreational computer software has been in the aviation simulator market. There are a range of packages from the shoot-me-down and blow-you-up style right through to the latest to land in Australia called Flight Assignment: Air Transport Pilot.
Wires – They’re where you find them! This month’s air safety story isn’t about an accident that “nearly happened”. It’s about a lot that did – and that go on happening because some people “won’t be told”. We’re talking about wire strikes. Not about those unfortunate ag pilots who sometimes tangle with powerlines, despite their
21 Air Force Jets Mothballed? The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 21 Skyhawks could be mothballed or even sold if a review finds they do not fit current defence objectives. Six of them are stationed in NSW, involved in Australian naval exercises. (Refer p. 32 June 91 AA) The review, to be completed by 31
Airline News Eastwest Airlines’ sixth BAe 146-300, VH-EWN, was delivered to Tamworth on 1 May and entered service the following week. F28-4000 VH-EWA, which had been withdrawn from Eastwest service prior to this for maintenance, was ferried from Tamworth to Melbourne in early May. After painting and refurbishment, VH-EWA was delivered to Ansett Express. Qantas