Marc Joel Atrero

WA company takes composites to a new level While composites have long been seen as the future of the aviation industry, Quickstep Technologies has been at the forefront of developing new composite capabilities, and will also soon be building world-class composites from its facilities in WA. Quickstep was originally incorporated in 2001 with the aim

Bundaberg’s other famous export The allure of a new aircraft on the ramp is undeniable. Yet beyond the highly glossed finish and the impressive array of avionics, each aircraft represents the complex co-ordination of personnel and production processes. A closer look at Jabiru’s Bundaberg facility illustrates just what is required to make the bird fly.

Flying the Diamond DA40 XLS Much of the light aircraft market in Australia has been characterised by ageing fleets, or repainted and revamped versions of 1960s designs. Higher performing Cirruses and Columbias aside, there has been little on offer despite the advances being made in materials and design philosophy. This content is available exclusively to

What happens when GA’s fuel disappears? Leaded avgas is powering its last flights as health and environmental concerns compound harsh logistical reality to spell an imminent end for the fuel. That’s trouble for many high performance light aircraft owners, who currently have no other fuel to turn to. Most piston aircraft don’t need the power

Air New Zealand fights off Jetstar & Pacific Blue It may be known affectionately as the land of the long white cloud, but many in the airline industry would typify New Zealand as the land of the long running domestic airline battle. And this is battle that is so intense that it prompts Air New

Strategic Airlines takes off It is undoubtedly a bold move, launching a new airline during an economic downturn, especially when the failures of MacAir, SkyAirWorld and OzJet are fresh in the memory, but Strategic Airlines is undeterred as it seeks to carve out a niche in the charter, wetleasing and secondary level RPT markets. The