Despite The Federal Aviation Administration Removing His Us Pilots Licence, Ostensibly On Medical Grounds, Bob Hoover Was Still Able To Perform His Legendary Aerobatic Routine In This Shrike Commander, Courtesy Of His Australian Licence. His Amazing Routine (Part Of The Fedex All Stars) Includes Single Engine And Both Engine Out Loops, A Dramatic Illustration Of Momentum/Energy Management. Now In His 70s, Bob Hoover's Distinguished Flying Career Dates Back To Wwii When He Was A Fighter Pilot In The Usaaf Flying Mustangs. Note The Optical Illusion Making The Right Hand Wing Appear Longer Than The Left, Which Of Course Is Not The Case. (Paul Merritt)
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Qantas
Qantas has reported an unaudited profit after tax and interest of $128.7m for the six months to December 31 1994, an increase of 79.5% over the corresponding period in the previous year. The pretax operating profit was $A2.03bn, revenue for the half was $A3672.4m, an increase of 9.5% over the corresponding half in 1993 (refer Airline Affairs for more details).
Rolls Royce
Rolls Royce has recorded a profit before tax for the 1994 calendar year of £101m ($A222m), compared with £76m in 1993. Sales for the year were £3.2bn ($A7.0bn), compared with £3.5bn the previous year.
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