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July 10, 2018 0 commentJapan Airlines, already in the budget sector with partner Qantas, surprised with its decision to launch a new low-cost carrier. Will it threaten Jetstar Japan, their existing offering? Despite some reports to the contrary, the answer is a definite “No”. When the news began to filter through that Japan Airlines (JAL), still on the
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July 10, 2018 0 commentAn early report card for the Internet of Planes Engines that know when they’re about to break, notify mechanics, and order parts. Live weather applications that interact with air traffic control to give pilots advanced options. Seats that know who you are and just how much you like to be reclined. Inflight entertainment that remembers
Read morePutting the grrr in Growler
July 10, 2018 0 commentRAAF to equip Growler for the future With the RAAF nearing an initial operational capability (IOC) for its Boeing EA-18G Growler, it is not resting on its laurels. Already, near and longer-term future capabilities for the Growler are being studied. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Read moreGood Kit
July 9, 2018 0 commentGear for Australian aviators An aviation headset is a substantial investment for any pilot and consideration should be given to the cost vs benefit of each headset. Are you a professional pilot? Are you buying a spare headset for you passengers? Do you fly longer sectors or short hops? Are you in a noisy cockpit
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July 9, 2018 0 commentWe need to address the grass roots to get more women onto the flightdeck There has been a growing movement, discussing the imbalance of women in aviation. Personally, I am an advocate for seeing such an imbalance addressed as some of the women that have flown the banner to date have done Australian aviation proud.
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July 9, 2018 0 commentExecuJet highlights the strengths and opportunities of Australian MROs Visualise a sleek Bombardier Global 5000 finding a brake fault during a transit landing at Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast – more than 500 flight miles or 1036 kilometres by road from its key service centre in Sydney. Worse than that, it transpires that the fault
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