Marc Joel Atrero
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July 10, 2013 0 commentForty-six aircraft are listed in the New Allocations this month with a good cross-section of types including two new to Australian skies and several interesting older types. Pacific Flight Services has added Gulfstream G150 PFV to its already extensive fleet of business jets available for private and business charter as well as medevac flights. PFV
Read moreA Brisbane curfew calamity
July 10, 2013 0 commentThe potential harm of political expediency A curfew threat looms for Brisbane Airport despite a lack of any public call for one and few serious complaints about noise, largely the result of efficient and rigid night-time noise abatement procedures. As just one example of how these noise procedures work, jets arriving at night from, say,
Read moreWarbirds
July 10, 2013 0 commentTAM’s big show The big warbird event for the year will be the Temora Aviation Museum Warbirds Downunder 2013 Airshow. To be held on November 2 the event promises to be the largest show of its kind this year. For some time the TAM has been holding regular weekend theme displays using some of its
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July 10, 2013 0 commentDefence downselects Helicopter Aircrew Training System bidders Three tenderers have been down-selected to move to the second phase of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) competition. 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 Forgot password?
Read moreThe balance of influence
July 10, 2013 0 commentFostering a sustainable regional aviation industry Most readers of this column will notice that I try to remain positive with respect to regional aviation. It is this sector that most effectively links the bush to the major cities. With Australia’s demographic, the sector is as important as good roads and telecommunications. In short, regional aviation
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July 10, 2013 0 commentQantas Group news In this issue we report the delivery of two 737-800s to Qantas and an A320 to Jetstar Japan and the departures of a Qantas 737-400 and a Jetstar Asia A320. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please
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