Marc Joel Atrero

38SQN transitions from the Caribou to the King Air As part of the ADF’s massive changeover in new equipment, and particularly that within the RAAF’s Air Lift Group (ALG) in recent years, 2009 finally saw the retirement of the venerable DHC Caribou transport and its interim replacement with the King Air 350. As part of

Jetstar rolls out RNP Jetstar is in the process of rolling out Required Navigation Performance (RNP) technology on its A320 fleet in a bid to increase aircraft efficiency, safety and the reliability of its services, particularly at some of the more challenging airports in serves The technology, which relies upon GPS based technology to increase

The C-130J matures in RAAF service The C-130J Hercules was the fourth iteration of the venerable airlifter to enter service with the RAAF when the first aircraft were delivered in early 2000, after the C-130A in 1958, the C-130E in 1966, and the C-130H in 1978. But the ‘J’s’ introduction to RAAF service was not

Sightseeing operators gain from flooding rains Lake Eyre, the world’s biggest salt lake, has become a major focus for air tourism, with an upsurge in flights this year being caused by widespread outback flooding from torrential monsoon rains. Aviation firms and private pilots have been drawn to the region by periodic floods, which inundate the

The global air travel chaos from Iceland’s volcano The travel chaos and dislocation for millions of passengers caused by the ash cloud from the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano in April sent shockwaves around the world and shudders through airline boardrooms and no doubt in the corridors of political power. Just one small eruption closed

Virgin Blue has entered a new era with the retirement of founding CEO Brett Godfrey and his replacement by former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti taking effect on May 8. Godfrey was fittingly farewelled by colleagues, key industry executives, political figures and media during a dinner at Sydney’s Ivy Room on May 5, shortly