Marc Joel Atrero

What an industry! Less than two years ago employers were doing two circuits of the aircrew-available barrel looking for pilots. Now there are wholesale layoffs and retrenchments. Feast or famine! It must be acknowledged that Australia is in a recession along with the rest of the world. When there is a lack of money in

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” While Charles Darwin may not have had aviation businesses in mind when he offered this incredibly insightful analysis, it’s relevance to any operator in today’s environment is very

Main trunk or tourist route economy travel is not much fun these days. Long queues, intrusive security, little personal space, barely edible food, frequent delays and standing room only lounges detract considerably from what should be a great experience. In contrast, what a pleasure it is to fly with one of our regional operators. Staff

Seven Ch-47f Chinooks for Adf the Us Defense Security Cooperation Agency (Dsca) Revealed the Australian Government’s Plan to Acquire Seven Boeing Ch-47f Chinook Helicopters for the Army, as Subsequently Confirmed by the Defence White Paper Released on May 2 (Refer P24 This Issue). “the Government of Australia Has Requested a Possible Sale of Seven Ch-47f

10 Years Ago • Lockheed Martin Alenia Tactical Transport Systems rolled out the first prototype C-27J transport at the Alenia factory at Turin/Caselle on June 14. The aircraft was converted from the G. 222TCM demonstrator I-CERX. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of

Merlin Powered Kittyhawk Flys! It Was More Than Twenty Years in the Making, the Rebuilding and Flying of an Aircraft, That in Theory Should Never Have Taken to the Skies Again. That Aircraft Was Curtiss P-40f Kittyhawk Serial 41-14112. A Unique Model in That It Was Powered by a Merlin Engine, Rather Than the Usual