Substantial challenges

March 17, 2016 0 comment

Regional airports often battle for financing and resources The AAA is acutely aware of the challenges faced by our regional and remote airport members, particularly in relation to securing adequate financial support and resourcing to ensure that aerodromes are able to continue servicing their local communities. There are currently around 250 airports across Australia that

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Issue 335: Fire Bird

March 17, 2016 0 comment

Flying above the Australian aerial firefighting landscape this season was a civilian Boeing Chinook, packing a punch with one of the largest operational Bambi buckets underslung its fuselage on a 200ft long line. Camden Airport-based United Aero Helicopters has brought a non-contracted ex-US Army National Guard CH-47D to Australia to demonstrate to fire authorities just

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Taking stock

January 23, 2016 0 comment

2016 promises to be another challenging and exciting year for Australia’s airports Taking stock 2016 promises to be another challenging and exciting year for Australia’s airports The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has just finished up what was arguably our busiest and most successful year on record. We were heavily involved in all facets of government

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CASA’s struggle to survive

January 23, 2016 0 comment

Life wasn’t meant to be easy, but sometimes you wonder if it was meant to be so hard! The ongoing drought in Queensland continues to dominate the thoughts of almost all aerial applicators in that state. Drought survival strategies are in full swing including laying off staff, deferring purchases, changing insurance status on aircraft to

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Traffic

January 23, 2016 0 comment

Aviation arrivals and departures across the region Qantas Group news Qantas ferried A380-842 VH-OQF from Manila to Sydney as QF6010 on November 3 after the aircraft completed planned maintenance with Lufthansa Technik. A380-842 VH-OQL ferried from Sydney to Manila as QF6009 on November 4 for planned maintenance. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

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2015 Census

January 23, 2016 0 comment

Aircraft Types On The Vh Register As At December 1 2015 The 2015 Australian aircraft census shows another increase in the numbers of aircraft registered in Australia, proving that, despite dire predictions, the aviation industry is alive and well. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading

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