Marc Joel Atrero

Sunstate Airlines The recent rationalisation of Qantas’ Queensland operations by the merger of Australian Regional Airlines of Queensland (ARAQ) and the original Brisbane based Sunstate in October 1993 has created a stronger and more viable business. General manager for Sunstate, Ashley Kilroy, said of the merger, “It was simply inefficient having these two separate airlines

A15 Boeing CH-47 Chinook In 1969 the Government approved the purchase of 12 solving the problems with the T55-L-11, the RAAF was fi- medium lift helicopters (MLH) for the RAAF. The two contenders for the MLH role were the Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook and the Sikorsky CH-53 “Jolly Green Giant”. The CH-47C Chinook was selected,

50 Years Ago… April 2 – Italy. Attacks by RAAF Kittybombers are directed against bridges in the Foligno, Todi and Ancona areas. During one attack with 1000lb bombs, the tail unit of F/Lt J Doyle’s Kittyhawk of 3 Sqn is riddled with holes. April 4-Italy. For 450 Squadron the early days of April are occupied

Dangerous Goods a Concern for the Aviation Industry In June 1991, while unloading passenger baggage in Darwin, porters noticed smoke rising from a suitcase. Further investigation revealed that a book of matches had caught fire. The incident was one of six similar occurrences in Australia in the past three years. The simple fact is that

Tupolev/Bravia Tu-204 Initial deliveries of the Tu-204 most probably will go to countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, but the aeroplane’s appeal to operators in other parts of the world is likely to grow as its benefits are proved in service. The Tupolev Tu-204 is the first Russian airliner to fly with Western engines.

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