Marc Joel Atrero

New course for aerospace support The Defence Science and Technology Organisation’s Aerospace Division helps the government act as a smart buyer and prudent operator, with safety always the top priority. Construction of Australia’s first aeronautical research facility began at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne just before the outbreak of the Second World War in an area

The 182T, the last of the avgas burning 182 series is classic Cessna – solid and dependable Racing across an azure autumn sky two thoughts suddenly occurred to me – not only did the original 182 fly nearly 60 years ago – but the type is still in production today! Entirely conventional both in appearance

Singapore Pioneers Aglcms A leading edge system development at Changi Airport will provide a step change in aircraft ground routing. The potential integration with other systems presents the opportunity to improve the efficiency and safety of airport operations. In April 2013 Singapore Changi Airport completed system acceptance testing of an Advanced Guidance Lighting Control and

#AvGenY In the same way that young people’s work expectations are changing, so are the education requirements demanded by industry. Aerospace manufacturers and airlines now require young people to demonstrate a far broader range of skills than just a CPL. The question is are university programs really equipping students with the skills that airlines, manufacturers

Unmanned combat aircraft are bound for the carrier flightdeck The US Navy was due to release a draft request for proposals (RFP) to industry by the end of April for its Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) requirement. As its name suggests, the UCLASS program is intended to deliver a carrier-borne unmanned platform

Is there a future for aircraft heavy maintenance in Australia? Australia’s sterling flight safety record used to be the calling card of its aviation industry. But in recent years, it’s started to sound more like an epitaph: an expensive habit that confers too little competitive advantage in the ever-safer and more automated business of flight.