Marc Joel Atrero

Igniting the passion for an aviation career In one of the most over-regulated industries in the world, it is good to have something positive to report. On the back of this year’s excellent Avalon event I decided that a long-overdue trip to NZ was needed to see the Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow. This content is

Fuel tanks blamed in helo crash that killed CSIRO scientists Up to 100 Australian-operated Robinson R44 helicopters could be grounded by the end of the month if owners fail to comply with recommendations to replace fire-prone fuel tanks. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the

Qantas Group news In this issue we report the delivery of a 737-800 to Qantas, an A320 to Jetstar, an A320 to Jetstar Japan and a Fokker 100 to Network Aviation, while departing was a Jetstar Asia A320. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the

One of 50 Tales of Flight The phone vibrates on the table beside the bed, but to be honest I was already half awake. I have been getting up in the early hours to go flying for more years than I have been driving a car. At first it was to steal a ride beside

Gulfstream’s G650 flagship contender in the high-end corporate jet market With 200 orders on hand and the earliest available delivery slot now in 2017, Gulfstream has proved its flagship G650 has a strong place in the market – and even stronger potential. “The G650 has been the most successful introduction to market ever,” Gulfstream’s senior

The practicalities of putting the F-35B on the RAN’s LHDs The prospect of the ADF acquiring a naval air combat capability has been re-floated in recent times, most notably by opposition Defence spokesman Senator David Johnston. In an October 2012 speech to an Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) audience, Senator Johnston described the RAN’s two