Marc Joel Atrero

The MRH 90 gains its sea legs On July 11 at HMAS Albatross near Nowra, NSW, the Royal Australian Navy accepted into service its six new maritime support helicopter, the MRH-90 Taipan. The event formally culminated three years’ training, operational testing and evaluation and trials. Under clear skies, the Taipan was inducted into the Fleet

Jetstar prepares for the 787 Jetstar’s dream of introducing the Boeing 787, with its step-change in operating economics and passenger comfort, is finally becoming reality. In early June the first of 14 787-8 Dreamliners for the low-cost carrier arm of the Qantas Group entered final assembly at Boeing’s Everett facility ahead of a planned handover

10 years ago Following the last Air France Concorde flight on June 27 when F-BVFC landed at Toulouse, all of the airline’s airworthy Concordes are destined for museums. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password

Convention highlights successes, opportunities and challenges for aerial ag The annual AAAA convention has again highlighted that despite challenges, the future for aerial application looks very positive. Featuring a 34-booth trade show, two days of plenary speakers and two additional days of training available to delegates, the convention showed exactly what makes up aerial application

What it means The times are changing and the acceptance that what was good 20-something years ago needs to be updated to cater for altered demands and technology. If nothing else, the CASA Part 61 regulations, to be activated on December 4 this year, reflect the slow change from the Westminster system to something closer

Industry cooperation is critical No one can deny competition in the aviation industry is very tough. Input costs and pricing are always under pressure, which results in cost and operational pressures amongst industry participants. Members of the Australian Airports Association (AAA) are no different. Representing the interests of more than 250 airports and aerodromes Australia