Marc Joel Atrero

A recent court case may well change the low-level environment for the better for Australia’s application pilots. In February, the High Court refused to grant leave to Country Energy of NSW to appeal a unanimous decision by the NSW Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal decision found that in the case of a helicopter

Noticed how many flying instructor job ads you see these day? Figures obtained from CASA for the financial years (FY) 2002 to 2007 reveal that the number of instructors, in particular the experienced grade 1 instructors, has decreased dramatically. The reasons for the decline in the number of instructors can be attributed to a number

10 Years Ago • The first Boeing 777-300 to be delivered was handed over to Cathay Pacific Airways at Everett on May 21, the first of six on order. The aircraft seats 80 business and 287 economy class passengers. Total 777 orders stand at 392. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

The Steeply Falling Share Market Has Done Toll Holdings No Favours in Its Efforts to Sell Down Virgin Blue, With Airline Shares Hit Harder Than Most. Vb is Now Priced Below What Patrick Paid for It, Let Alone What Toll Paid Patrick for It, Despite the Airline Having Since Gone Into Freight More Seriously, Into

Reports that impending decisions on the Caribou and C-130H replacement programs have been put back until after the recommendations from the new White Paper have been digested opens up some interesting possibilities in the world of airlift. This further 12 month delay means the poor old ‘Bous’ will not only have to keep soldiering on

…is pictured during its winch demonstration at the half time break of the ACT Brumbies versus Queensland Reds Super 14 rugby match on March 1 at Canberra Stadium. (below) Power ‘Medusa 01’ from the A109E Flight displays over Lake Burley Griffin on March 10 as part of the Canberra Day celebrations. Note the Power’s emergency