Marc Joel Atrero

Skytrain Tests RNZAF and RSAF Transport Skills Exercises in New Zealand recently highlighted the close defence ties New Zealand pursues with its allies and neighbours in South East Asia. C-130H Hercules of the Republic of Singapore Air Force recently spent nearly two weeks in Napier on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, joining

Early Cessna 172 Skyhawks This month we relaunch our popular From the Cockpit series where Stewart Wilson takes an in-depth look at light aircraft – their development, various models and improvements, flying characteristics, performance and their current market values. For an aircraft which began life in 1955 as a simple tricycle undercarriage version of the

The Acquisition of the RAAF’s 15 F-111G Aircraft The acquisition of the RAAF’s 15 F-111G aircraft was without doubt one of the best value for money defence purchases of the last decade. These capable aircraft are aerodynamically superior to the RAAF’s F/RF-111C fleet, with better climb performance, range and a more robust inlet design. While

In an unprecedented but innovative move, the head of AirServices Australia, Bill Pollard, has invited Dick Smith, vocal critic of the proposed airspace plan, to put forward his own proposal for an alternative airspace design. Followers of the airspace saga will be aware that Dick Smith has vowed to continue the fight against the plan

The Engines The battle of the big fans is getting very, very hot. Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce and General Electric are all desperate to sell their mightiest turbofans on the 777 and A330, desperate to justify the enormous costs of developing the most powerful gas turbines ever put into the air. Pratt’s is winning, Rolls

Aew&C For Raaf Edges Close The RAAF has issued industry an Invitation to Register Interest (ITR) to provide the ADF with the long sought-after Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability, which should be introduced into service early in the new century. The ITR is a significant milestone in the process to acquire AEW&C aircraft,