50 Years Ago . . . April 1 – New Guinea. Japanese landings at Hollandia and Sorong. Malta. Amid many raids, Ju 87 probables are claimed by Sgt Tony Boyd, now in 185 Squadron, and Sgt Jack Pauley of 229 Squadron. Pauley bails out of his Hurricane and is admitted to hospital with shrapnel wounds.
United on Target to Become World’s Largest Airline After flying through its fair share of turbulence in the nineteen eighties, United Airlines has entered the century’s final decade in a revitalised form with the firm intention of becoming the world’s largest single airline, something it may well achieve during the course of this year. United’s
Santa Monica Aero Auction Prices Wane Probably reflecting the current financial difficulties being felt both in Australia and overseas, the prices at the second Santa Monica Museum of Flying auction of aircraft did not in general go as high as expected. It was also of note that interest by Japanese buyers did not get to
10 Years Ago The first Airbus A310 F-WZLH which was rolled out at Toulouse on February 16, had its first flight on April 3 lasting 3hr 15min. The aircraft is one of 10 ordered by Swissair as a launch customer (with Lufthansa) for the A310 in March 1979. • The first of the USAF’s Boeing
Kendell Airlines Survival in the airline industry in the turbulence of today’s economy is becoming increasingly difficult. In the last two years no less than 18 regional carriers have ceased operations in Australia. However, when an airline is able to consolidate its position and continue growth insuch times, it shows that realisticmanagement without the gimmicks
Proposed Liability Law Changes of Consequence to Aviation Industry New product liability legislation currently before Federal Parliament will have important consequences for aircraft manufacturers and sellers, as well as product liability insurers in the aviation area. The new laws, if enacted, will make it easier for people who believe they have been injured by defective