Marc Joel Atrero

Unbelievably, it had been four years since I flew the Diamond DA40XLS. Now its latest derivative stands on the apron at Bankstown Airport displaying the flags of the many nations that operate this aircraft type. And while I am always keen to fly an aircraft, I can’t help but feel that this is an opportune

As first flight looms, Airbus’s A350 series has Boeing’s popular 777 family firmly in its sights. With the entry into service of the world’s first all-composite airliner far from smooth, it is little wonder Airbus is being a little more cautious about the flying debut of its A350. On May 13, in a very muted

BAE mulls AIR 5428 Located adjacent to Tamworth Regional Airport, the ADF Basic Flying Training School is a hive of activity. The buzz of CT-4B aircraft helps to generate enough movements to justify an air traffic control tower that is operated by Airservices. BAE Systems executives are being kept busy assessing options as they strive

Bright future for Australia’s helicopter industry Australia has over 2,000 helicopters on the register. That makes us the sixth largest civil helicopter fleet in the world. On a per capita basis Australia has more helicopters than the USA,” notes Peter Crook, president of the recently-established Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA). Crook’s summary reasons why the

Qantas celebrates its 250th Boeing delivery It’s a memorable milestone, if a little confusing. In early June Qantas celebrated the delivery of its 250th Boeing airliner and 100th Boeing 737 with functions and ceremonies built around the delivery flights of its 251st Boeing and 101st 737, 737-838 VH-XZG Bungendore. The 250th ‘Qantas directly-ordered Boeing jetliner’

From Skywest to Virgin Australia Regional Airlines When I first arrived here I was introduced to Skywest’s key charter clients and each of them sort of looked me in the eye and said, ‘Merren, whatever you do, don’t change this successful charter business model’. ” So recalls Merren McArthur, tasked by Virgin Australia CEO John