Marc Joel Atrero

Ka-32 certification by CASA a prelude to local entry into service? Ka-32 certification by CASA a prelude to local entry into service? The Kamov Ka-32 is edging closer to operation in Australia following its certification by CASA in December. The airworthiness approval is a prelude to Russian Helicopters’ strong pitch to emergency services authorities to

Aviation arrivals and departures across the region Qantas Group News In this issue we report the delivery of an A320-200 to Jetstar, two A320-200s to Jetstar Asia and two A320-200s to Jetstar Japan while departing was a 747-400 and a 767-300 of Qantas. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a

On the outskirts of Sydney lies a discreet airfield. Surrounded by bush and named after a long lost veteran, Luscombe Field at Holsworthy Barracks can easily go unnoticed. However, its unobtrusive geography should not mistaken for just another bush setting, for Holsworthy is home to the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation Regiment. And here, operations are

A big step in the right direction for local training capabilities In what is set to be a boon for the Australian flight training sector, Australian Wings Academy (AWA) is significantly expanding its training capabilities with the development of a new facility located in regional northern New South Wales. In a further major development for

ADF’s Central Flying School reaches milestone century O n March 8 the Central Flying School (CFS) at RAAF East Sale hosted a unit reunion and flying display in the first of a two-part celebration of the unit’s 100th anniversary. It was a relatively low key commemoration that marked the formation of the unit, with more

Challenges aplenty for Australia’s MRO industry There are some big issues facing Australia’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry – some long-standing challenges still without answers, while some new issues arise from the emerging strategies of airlines. As Aviation/Aerospace Australia’s Jim Carden said: “It is a very challenging period for the MRO sector in Australia,