Marc Joel Atrero

Where to next for regional aviation? Fuel prices are not low but unusually steady, although this can change in a heartbeat. FIFO activity has decreased from historic highs but is still a vital component in the ongoing success of Australia’s resources industry. Regional RPT remains a major backbone of the national transport network and will

Preparing for a long distance flight The long distance flight takes you far from the comfort of local aerodromes and an area that you know and into the unknown. To ensure that the flight runs smoothly requires thorough planning. I undertake the occasional delivery or ferry flight. A few months ago I flew a Cirrus

Common problems, common solutions AAAA and the New Zealand Aerial Agricultural Association held the first joint convention since 1997 in Queenstown recently and it was clear that the challenges and solutions coming from both sides of the Tasman have a lot in common. New Zealand is only now going through the introduction of workplace health

Advocacy delivers value for AAA members Every two years the Australian Airports Association (AAA) conducts a comprehensive survey across its entire membership to seek feedback on the services it provides. This is an important opportunity for our 260 airport and 130 corporate members, as it allows them to provide genuine feedback on the AAA’s activities,

Qantas Group news In this issue we report the departure of a Qantas 747-400 and two Qantas 767-300ERs which were in storage. Qantas withdrew 747-438 VH‑OJI Longreach from service in Sydney on June 22 after the aircraft operated QF22/21 from Narita. On June 27 VH-OJI, its Qantas titles and kangaroo removed, departed Sydney as QF6021

Bell’s 525 Relentless flies Bell Helicopters’ fly-by-wire 525 Relentless made its first flight on July 1 from the company’s assembly centre in Amarillo, Texas, about six months later than planned due in part due to supply chain issues. The 525’s first flight test started with a taxi test and ground manoeuvring before lifting off into