Marc Joel Atrero

10 Years Ago Boeing has built 5,000 jet airliners in less than 29 years, a figure unmatched by any other aircraft manufacturer. The 5,000th aircraft was a KLM 737-300 rolled out at a ceremony on August 17. Since the first Boeing jetliner, a 707-120, was rolled out on October 28, 1957, an average of 14

Airbus Future Developments Airbus Industrie is continuing on a series of new and improved developments to ensure its future. As the world’s second largest airframer, Airbus has a current range of eight aircraft including the A300-600ST SuperTransporter, which earned certification recently. Airbus is also increasing its worldwide customer support base with the opening of a

New Helicopters For Navy The RAN is currently evaluating the contenders for its most important aviation project since the acquisition of the Seahawk, the program to find an advanced light helicopter for the Anzac frigates and the forthcoming Offshore Patrol Combatants. Project SEA 1411/1427 aims to acquire 14 intermediate helicopters for the RAN’s eight Anzac

Canberra Airport: A Satellite for Kingsford Smith Airport Millions of dollars have been spent, and probably millions of words written, on the selection and development of the second Sydney airport. A simple and conventional transportation strategy has been invoked: estimate when Kingsford Smith Airport (KSA) will run out of capacity, then find a place to

The Case for Raaf Kc-135s The ADF’s lack of a true operational inflight refuelling capability has been and continues to be a major weakness in our force structure. During the eighties the subject was deemed to be taboo in defence circles, ostensibly as elements of both the incumbent government and the civilian component of the

Aus/Nz Sam Nears Reality The Australian and New Zealand transport ministers have agreed upon the introduction of a common domestic aviation market in Australasia from November 1 this year, paving the way for NZ carriers to fly domestically in Australia, and Australian airlines to fly domestically in New Zealand. The agreement was reached following ministerial