Year: 2018

Are Asia’s airlines about to shift their alliance allegiances? There’s nothing like a good rumour for setting tongues wagging around the airline industry. And while this writer doesn’t make a habit of spreading them, this one is certainly worth some serious consideration. Not only because it is extremely interesting, but because there are several indicators

Introducing the Australian Helicopter Industry Association The helicopter industry, including owners, operators, engineers, pilots, aircrew and the vital support teams, has become so much part of the aviation and community landscape that it can be taken for granted. So much so that it comes as a surprise to many that Australia has the world’s second-largest

CASA is turning the corner Significant changes coming from CASA are signalling – finally – that the organisation is listening and acting following a decade of Disappointments. The announcement on aviation medicine changes that will permit aerial application pilots to operate on a Class 2 medical is a significant step forward in the way CASA

Expect a very busy and productive 2018 Security will continue to be a key issue for the wider community and the industry in 2018. Recent events highlight how critical this issue is, and really emphasised airports’ commitment to the safety of their passengers, visitors and staff. Certainly, the experience of 2017 highlighted the importance of

Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news Mustangs Take Flight The first and the last time, maybe. Wednesday December 6 saw Mustangs VH-JUC and VH-URZ/ A68-199 make a formation flight. The Judy Pay/Dick Houriganowned CAC Mustang A68-105/ VH-JUC was being flown by Nick Caldwell, while Peter Gills’s VH‑URZ was being flown by Bernie Heuser with

Regional Express (Rex) is set to expand its presence in Western Australia in 2018 after being announced as the preferred tenderer for a state government regulated air route. The WA Department of Transport said it had nominated Rex as the preferred airline for Perth-Canarvon-Monkey Mia services. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.