RATS allows the user to perform a complete radar analysis by directly monitoring stored or on-line radar data. A plug-in preprocessor is used to connect the PC to at variety of radar data plot and track formats. whilst filter parameters allow the user to select data for storage on disk, graphic display, hard copy plotting,
Us Bans 146 Sale: British Aerospace has had the sale of possibly more than 50 of its BAe 146 airliners to Iran blocked by the US Government. The ban reflects hostage and terrorism inspired US trade sanctions against Iran which forbids the direct supply of aviation equipment of US origin. The 146, of course, has
Recession and Deregulation Creating Massive Changes in Traditional Travel Patterns: Emerging data is indicating a considerable change to the traditional travel patterns for Australians young and old. Harvey World Travel reports a considerable decline in interest from 18 to 29 year olds in travelling abroad via their Kontiki Tours organisation. Kontiki specialises in inexpensive European
A new airline, to be known as AAA Airlines, is planning to commence services in the first half of next year using a shuttle service linking Sydney and Melbourne. AAA will be importing three McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30s which will be fully refurbished and hush kitted to full ICAO Stage 3 standards. Initially the airline will
Raaf Flying Reserves at Last Come of Age The recent Force Structure Review, despite its grey areas, needs to be looked at positively in that it has at last provided a viable infrastructure in which a larger number of reserve pilots can at last contribute their expertise and experience to the continuance of the defence