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Automation and the dying art of hand-flying The two recent collisions involving US Navy vessels has grabbed headlines and world attention alike. While the investigations and recriminations are underway, one cannot help but draw parallels between aviation and our maritime brethren with some of the discussions that are emerging. Old sailors are citing the loss

Supporting the development of chief pilots AAAA has long understood the critical role a Chief Pilot plays in an aerial work organisation – both as a champion for safety as well as regulating work and mentoring pilots. Having delivered two previous Chief Pilot courses in conjunction with BAE Systems at Tamworth in the early 2000’s,

The Fleet Air Arm marks 100 years of Australian naval aviation 2017 has been a significant year for the Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Historically, it has marked the centenary of naval aviation and yet, with an eye to the future, by year’s end it will have seen the completion of a major re-capitalisation project, which

The Defence Aviation Safety Regulation aligns Australia with an emerging global convention on military airworthiness used by around 30 other nations. One year since being implemented the benefits are considerable. According to the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal ‘Leo’ Davies it is a “seminal moment” in the organisation’s history. He of all people should

Qantas re-ups on A380s with new seats It’s been almost ten years since Qantas took delivery of VH-OQA, its first Airbus A380, named Nancy-Bird Walton. (no known relation to your columnist), and in the decade since many have asked whether the big jet was too much aircraft for Qantas’ needs. But in a decision that

Bilateral Air Services Agreements are the hub around which international airlines ply their trade, designating where they can fly and how many flights they can operate. Many want them replaced by multilateral treaties, bringing more freedom to the world’s skies… but don’t hold your breath for an early breakthrough. There’s no doubt that Stephen Borthwick