Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorBusiness jet boom in China
August 10, 2013 0 commentBut it’s not all as simple as it seems Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer clearly recognises where market opportunity lies when it comes to sales of executive jets. Behind the bamboo curtain. It has not only named world-renowned Kung Fu movie star Jackie Chan as global brand ambassador for Embraer Executive Jets, it recently sold one
Read moreIn the slot
August 10, 2013 0 commentCapacity enhancement for Australia’s major airports Initiatives to improve airspace and airport capacity at Australia’s major airports are fostering unprecedented cross-industry collaboration. Four initiatives are underway at Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney airports to optimise airport movement capacity and operations in surrounding airspace. These initiatives comprise an airport-directed slot management system, Airspace Capacity Enhancement (ACE)
Read moreNorth korea
August 10, 2013 0 commentA unique aviation tour Air Koryo, the national airline of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK – North Korea), is unique in the world, concentrating its fleet of Soviet and post-Soviet airliners on a Pyongyang flight line that would attract the envy of aviation enthusiasts around the world. My tour in May 2013 included
Read moreThank goodness for real people
August 10, 2013 0 commentLeading by hard work – not for the sake of power Business creates wealth – not government. The tax paid by business and by ordinary people enables governments to provide an incredible range of essential services, many of which complete a feedback loop that should encourage, foster and promote a stronger economy to the benefit
Read moreEngaging with the regulator
August 10, 2013 0 commentUnblocking the channels of communication Regardless of your opinion of individual aviation regulations, I am sure very few people would advocate the abolishment of the total aviation governance structure. On the face of it, it is easy to engage with government on behalf of an industry. Members of the Federal Executive are well known and
Read moreTaking the field
August 10, 2013 0 commentHas the time come for the A400M? “It’s been a long and winding road,” said Rafael Tentor, head of programs for Airbus Military. Sobriety around the A400M’s 10-year gestation has given way to palpable excitement at the manufacturer’s Seville delivery centre as the first aircraft prepares to enter service, something Airbus Military now calls “the
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