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A Neo PAL   A321neo arrives in Australia with Philippine Airlines Brisbane has welcomed Australia’s first Airbus A321neo passenger service with the arrival of Philippine Airlines’ inaugural flight with the next-generation narrowbody. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

Will the gig economy for professional pilots takeoff? With the global pilot shortage regularly making headlines, having pilots able to urgently provide short-term services makes sense at face value. But the increase in on-demand aircrew service providers and agencies looks set to be tested by aviation regulators. Similar to a temp agency, a contingent aircrew

Gear for Australian aviators Getting the right flightbag for a pilot is a little like Goldilocks finding the right bowl of porridge. Some are too big, some too small and very few are just right. Just like Goldilocks, how warm you want your porridge is really probably a matter of personal preference, as is the

Reflections of a Centurion A boy tells his father he wants to be a pilot when he grows up. His father says “That’s good son, but you can’t do both…” I reflected on this line of thinking recently as I joined 14 of my mates from the RAAF’s No 151 Pilots Course at the graduation

Standing on the bank of the Brisbane River watching a F-111 perform the spectacular dump and burn, the highlight of the city’s annual Riverfire fireworks display, David decided that was just what he wanted to do. Now Flying Officer David has completed introductory fighter training on the Hawk lead-in fighter. Next step is No 2

The made-in-Australia Avon Sabre Delivered on December 19 1961 this was the last Australian-built Sabre. After withdrawal from RAAF service it was refurbished and gifted to the Royal Malaysian Air Force in August 1969. eric allen The North American Sabre achieved legendary status through its combat record in the Korean War. With a success combat