Marc Joel Atrero

In justifying his 2009 decision to close the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor line at just 187 aircraft, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said China would not field a fifth generation combat aircraft before 2020, by which time the US and its allies would have more than a thousand stealth aircraft in service. The majority of

RAAF at 90 The Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its 90th anniversary in March, although military flying in Australia dates back closer to 100 years following the formation of the Central Flying School (CFS) in October 1912. Then in 1914 the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) was established as a corps of the Australian Imperial Force,

Style and simplicity Sleek lines and simplicity define Tecnam’s latest single engine offering, the P2008. But don’t be fooled, beneath the beautiful lines and eye-catching looks is an aeroplane of real substance. First Impressions. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article,

How airline pilots train for the unexpected Out of airborne dramas such as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ and QF32’s episode in Singapore, a common theme has risen from the aftermath. When the sensationalism has abated, the performance of the crew and the difference that they make comes into focus. But what prepares any crew

Victoria’s Convair firebomber trial A 12 week lease is giving the Victorian government’s State Aircraft Unit (SAU) a chance to trial two Convair CV580 firebombers. Following the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, the Victorian government has made a significant investment in trialling large aircraft to contain and control fires, beginning with the 2009-10 fire season’s

Airline incidents in the new media age In 1998 then IATA DG Pierre Jeanniot warned that if the industry did not aggressively address the crash rate then “at a future time when there is twice as much traffic we will have twice as many accidents.” His warning was also in the context that the crash