Marc Joel Atrero

Designated F/A-14D, the modified Tomcat would use equipment and software already available in the F-15E, AV-8B and F/A-18. Airspace Classification Review: Following the Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to postpone the introduction of a new Australian Airspace Classification System (refer p5 Nov 93 AA), a special advisory team has been established to review the system. This

When it comes to economics, BA sees 20% better direct operating costs than the 747-400 through lower fuel burns, longer service life, less downtime and lower lifetime costs. On speed and range, BA sees an aircraft capable of flying Singapore/London with maximum passenger load and ten tonnes of cargo at Mach. 85 at 31,000ft. Stage

Dash 8-400 Set for Launch: The long awaited launch of the Bombardier owned De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400. stretched regional turboprop is expected early next year following talks with major risk sharing partners. It is claimed the 70 seat, 350kt (648kmh) Dash 8-400 will have a high degree of commonality with the existing 38 passen-

Soon to be ordered by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Cheaper Maintenance for Brasilia: Hot on the heels of Saab offering longer inspection intervals for its 340 regional turboprop (referp9 Oct93AA), comes news that Embraer is also offering longer intervals between scheduled maintenance checks for the Brasilia, a move which will generate maintenance cost savings

Time for a Rethink? The past year has certainly been bad news for the Civil Aviation Authority. Firstly, there was the very public and extremely embarrassing bloodletting over the TAAATS contract, followed by ongoing claims of low morale, confused management and finally the eleventh hour decision to abandon the introduction of a revised airspace classification

Industry Group Opts for Us Airspace System: Using its own resources and funds, the Bankstown Airport Chamber of Commerce has launched a survey to establish the attitude of professional operators to what airspace system should be employed in Australia. The Chamber sent out several hundred questionnaires to flying schools, charter operators and even EMS units