Marc Joel Atrero

Land the damn helicopter! At Rotortech 2018, AHIA supported by the ATSB and CASA launched the “Don’t Push It –Land It” initiative. This initiative follows the Helicopter Association International (HAI) campaign, “Land and Live” launched in the USA in 2014. Prior to this, HAI President and CEO, Matt Zuccaro’s favourite message was “Land The Damn

National drought policy needed For many aerial applicators, drought has already had a significant impact on their business, but facing another summer with no rain, no cropping and consequently no work is challenging at both a business and personal level. Our farmers and our farm contractors – including aerial applicators – are an incredibly resilient

Risk-based approach needed The Civil Aviation Act was recently amended without fanfare. Maybe because this was one small step when the industry is desperate for one giant leap. The recent amendment demonstrates that this government has the political will and desire to make the necessary updates to legislation that is required to keep abreast of

Developing a dedicated regional aviation policy statement The Federal Government’s recent announcement that it will work with industry to develop a dedicated regional aviation policy statement recognises the importance of affordable and sustainable air services in our regions. But it is also recognition that the challenges facing regional aviation in Australia are complex. This content

A PR coup, but will it fly — and on what? Nineteen hours and sixteen minutes. On the face of it, the first commercial nonstop airline flight from New York to Sydney is a monumental achievement, even if one notes the load of just forty passengers onboard flight QF7879, on Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNI, Kookaburra. Indeed,

Aviation in Australia is still making headway Four new types to Australian skies are shown in the New Allocations this issue with arguably the most interesting being the two MilSpec Ganders VH-BKV and BXV. The US-based company designs and manufactures powered paragliders for a variety of different uses including aerial reconnaissance and surveillance for law