Marc Joel Atrero
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August 26, 2012 0 commentNew Allocations Registration/type/serial Number/date/operator/previous Registrations Box Smith Bj‑31 001 14/6/12 Barbara Smith, Po Box 1122 Leeton Nsw 2705 Eaq Convair C-131f Samaritan 308 28/6/12 Gregory Ackman, Po Box 123 Camden Nsw 2570 N340cv Buaer141025 Eju Robinson R44 Raven Ii 12040 26/6/12 Glin Martin, 16 Bay Rd Arcadia Nsw 2159 N703sh Epo Beech G58 Baron Th‑2335
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August 25, 2012 0 commentCarbon tax toxic for aviation The sky may not have fallen but aviation is suffering under an unfair carbon tax that provides wide exemptions to other sectors — then singles out aviation for special penalties. From July 1,the carbon tax package saw an immediate increase in all aviation fuel of 6 cents a litre. And
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August 24, 2012 0 commentAgusta and Russian Helicopters Linfox has ordered three AW169s “in full VIP configuration”. AgustaWestland says it now holds more than 50 orders for the 4.5 tonne class AW169, which first flew on May 10. Certification is planned for 2014. (AgustaWestland) This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
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August 23, 2012 0 commentFlying an aircraft is not rocket science – well, not quite. But first, you have to get it to the holding point for takeoff. Be it a GA aircraft or an RPT airliner there are things that sometimes get overlooked. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
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August 22, 2012 0 commentThis issue we continue our series on the development of Australian air power. Dr Alan Stephens has argued in two previous articles that military forces that divide their air power between the services or subordinate it to land forces are not making the best use of their assets. This content is available exclusively to Australian
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August 20, 2012 0 comment10 Years Ago • Boeing has won a US$9. 762 billion contract for 60 C-17A Globemaster IIIs for the USAF in addition to 120 already ordered. 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?
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