Marc Joel Atrero

10 Years Ago The ninth Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, the USS *Ronald Reagan** (CVN 76), was christened by the former president’s wife, Nancy Reagan, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Newport News, Virginia on March 4. Failing health prevented the attendance of the former US president. It was the first carrier to be named

Piston Fighter and Jets Sold Overseas Siai Marchetti S-211 Jet Trainer, Vh-bzv, Serial 010/02-007, Was Struck Off the Register on 18 January as Having Been Sold in the Usa. S-211 Vh-bqy is Also Reported as Going to the Usa. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading

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