Marc Joel Atrero

The rise and rise of the frequent flyer scheme “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends. ” The famous quote from Walt Disney, the master of entertainment, is somewhat lost in today’s frequent flyer programs, many of which are the only things keeping some

Australia’s first F-22 pilot While hundreds of pilots from a variety of different countries descended on Avalon for the Australian International Airshow 2011, RAAF SQNLDR Matt Harper has the coveted title of being Australia’s first F-22 Raptor pilot. Finishing up a three-year exchange with Alaska based 90th Fighter Squadron, Harper took time out from his

CASA’s Ageing Aircraft Management Plan progresses With Australia’s fleet of ageing aircraft large and growing, CASA, in conjunction with a number of industry groups, has embarked on a three stage plan designed to address the issue, promote air safety and educate flyers on the difference between maintenance and airworthiness. The need for a greater awareness

Airbus has announced the entry into service (EIS) of its re-engined A320neo (for New Engine Option) will be in October 2015, nearly 12 months earlier than planned. Speaking to media in Toulouse on April 5, Airbus’s COO – customers, John Leahy, said demand for the neo had been so strong that the company had decided

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The second Sydney airport debate is back in the news, as the joint federal-NSW state government study into sites for a new airport progresses. Clearly the capacity constraints at Sydney Airport are now becoming an issue. The 80 movements an hour restriction has meant slots have been at a premium at peak times for some