Register Review Twenty four aircraft make up the New Allocations section this month and with the same nwnber listed in the deletions section the overall nwnber of aircraft on the register remains static at over 9,300. However a general trend is for larger types to be sold overseas while the smaller, often homebuilt, types are
When the main force of Australian troops were airlifted into Somalia by a Qantas 747 on charter to the ADF, no one really knew what to expect. Including the Qantas tech crews and cabin staff. People like husband and wife cabin crew Chris and Michelle Bergman, who volunteered for the very unusual flight. Did you
More Cuts at Wigram Rnzaf Base Spending cuts continue to hit the South Island’s major air force base, Wigram. Two Iroquois helicopters – half the air force’s detachment at Wigram- will be based in Auckland by July in the latest phase down of activities at Wigram (where Charles Kingsford Smith and John Ulm in the
Compass Calls on Tpc to Investigate Practices of Competing Airlines In December last year Compass chief executive officer Sam Coats called for the Trade Practices Commission (TPC) to investigate domestic airline pricing practices and the influence of airline controlled travel agencies. Mr Coats alleged Ansett and Australian Airlines were in collusion over fares. This came
50 Years Ago… April 1-Britain. 25th Anniversary of the RAF. April 3-Tunisia. Axis forces withdraw northwards on the so called Enfidaville line. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Suffers Loss of Two Helicopters During February, in the space of a fortnight, the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service suffered the loss of two of its helicopters, fortunately without serious injuries in either incident. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading