Marc Joel Atrero

Learning the basics of flight BAE Systems Flying Training Australia and the ADF Basic Flying Training School (ADF BFTS) are located in the NSW New England centre of Tamworth, about an hour’s flying time north of Sydney. Students come to Tamworth either to undergo an intensive two-week Flight Screening Program (FSP) to determine their suitability

Piper’s T-tailed trainer Terrorhawk, Traumahawk, Chickenhawk, Grottahawk – over the years this nice little aeroplane has gained not just a bad name, but a succession of them, every one of them unwarranted. For, in my opinion, the Tomahawk is an honest and economical, purpose designed trainer, and well suited to its role. This content is

Emirates introduces the A380 into service The lounge has a flight attendant behind the bar serving drinks and a huge TV screen on the wall showing views from the aircraft’s onboard cameras and the moving map. We’re learning a lot about this aeroplane, it has the makings of something really special and it’s only going

Boeing prepares for RAAF Super Hornet deliveries The RAAF’s Super Hornet project is rapidly taking shape as Boeing works towards a rollout ceremony of the first aircraft next July and the delivery of the first four aircraft to Australia in March 2010. “The current plans for the Super Hornet program is to deliver the first

Airline profits soured by higher fuel costs, lower demand “It has been without doubt the most interesting period that I have seen in this market in our eight years. . . at Virgin Blue,” said CEO Brett Godfrey as the airline released its results on August 19, sparking off a reporting period which would show

Eagles aid RAAF Fighter Combat Instructor course The RAAF is in the midst of an intensive and extended air combat training exercise which will range from RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle and finish at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. The Fighter Combat Instructor (FCI) course aims to graduate expert leaders and instructors capable