Marc Joel Atrero
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November 12, 2007 0 commentThe Stinson 105 is arguably the very best of that large crop of Continental engined, high winged, American twoseaters produced between 1930 and 1950. These included Piper’s Cub, Coupe and Vagabond, Aeronca’s Champ and Chief, Luscombe’s 50 and Silvaire, Porterfield’s 75 and Collegiate, Rearwin’s Cloudster, Sportster and 175, Cessna’s 120/140 and various Taylorcraft. This content
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November 11, 2007 0 commentApec & Aviation In Sydney “The Australian Government is Working With State and Territory Governments and Industry to Improve the Security of Australia’s Transport System and Reduce the Likelihood of Transport Being Used as a Vehicle for Terrorism,” a Rather Alarmist Statement on the Apec07 Website Read. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Forum of
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November 10, 2007 0 commentAdelaide’s new terminal led turnaround Adelaide Airport Ltd, after early setbacks, is undergoing an unprecedented growth spurt, with a range of plans and proposals to try to maintain the aviation and commercial momentum. It is holding talks to attract new airlines to the airport, while seeking an expansion of existing airline schedules and routes. This
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November 9, 2007 0 commentBoeing P-8 Poseidon The Boeing P-8A Poseidon looks set to be the manned replacement for the RAAF’s AP-3C Orion maritime reconnaissance and patrol fleet. First pass approval of Project Air 7000 Phase 2 back in July meant the P-8 was in effect anointed as the manned element of the two pronged replacement strategy for the
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November 8, 2007 0 commentColin Pay, one of the pioneers of the warbird movement, celebrated 50 years as an ag pilot in October. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this device.
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November 7, 2007 0 commentBringing Home Belle-issimo Blue Some people in the airline business quite disparagingly call Virgin Blue’s new Embraer 170s and 190s The Jungle Jets – a studied insult which implies that only Boeing and Airbus can build airliners. A little below the belt and even further from reality. Embraer is a Brazilian success story like the
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