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The perception and reality of an airline pilot In the midst of the 1989 ‘Pilot’s Dispute’, the Prime Minister of the day publically labelled pilots as “overpaid bus drivers” and it was a perception that rapidly spread across the broader public spectrum. Firstly, this was an unwarranted broadside at bus drivers.  Also, what Bob Hawke

Speculation never benefited aviation safety The first casualty of any air crash or incident is almost always the truth. Many in the media recklessly speculate while others became overnight experts in what is one of the world’s most complex industries. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue

Australian aviation news & views Qantas cancels a 787-8, adds Q400s and 717s Move from international focus ups the ante on domestic competition. Julian Green Both airlines are keen to assuage any lingering concern the ACCC may have about detriment to competition. QANTAS-EMIRATES BEGIN TIE-UP Qantas will lease an additional five Boeing 717s and purchase

787 woes worsen as fleets grounded Vlad says: Test flights and simulations are one thing, commercial flying is another. Flying frequency has exposed what appears to be a problem with battery and I’m sure Boeing will work to fix it. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue

10 years ago The second Airbus A330-204 for Qantas, VH-EBB Freycinet Peninsula entered service on January 9. 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? Keep me signed in on this device. If you

Macchi For Cranbourne Memorial A CAC-built Macchi MB-326H is to be the feature of a memorial to all ADF personnel killed in training accidents. The memorial, scheduled to be completed by February 2013, is to be located at the redeveloped Cranbourne RSL site on the south Gippsland Highway, south-east of Melbourne. The aircraft obtained for