Marc Joel Atrero

Santa Monica Aero Auction Prices Wane Probably reflecting the current financial difficulties being felt both in Australia and overseas, the prices at the second Santa Monica Museum of Flying auction of aircraft did not in general go as high as expected. It was also of note that interest by Japanese buyers did not get to

10 Years Ago The first Airbus A310 F-WZLH which was rolled out at Toulouse on February 16, had its first flight on April 3 lasting 3hr 15min. The aircraft is one of 10 ordered by Swissair as a launch customer (with Lufthansa) for the A310 in March 1979. • The first of the USAF’s Boeing

Kendell Airlines Survival in the airline industry in the turbulence of today’s economy is becoming increasingly difficult. In the last two years no less than 18 regional carriers have ceased operations in Australia. However, when an airline is able to consolidate its position and continue growth insuch times, it shows that realisticmanagement without the gimmicks

Proposed Liability Law Changes of Consequence to Aviation Industry New product liability legislation currently before Federal Parliament will have important consequences for aircraft manufacturers and sellers, as well as product liability insurers in the aviation area. The new laws, if enacted, will make it easier for people who believe they have been injured by defective

There is little doubt that even the least aviation minded in the community would be aware that there has been a tremendous upsurge in interest in the warbird scene in Australia in recent years. The Fleet Air Arm Museum at Nowra, the RAAF Museum at Point Cook and the new Fighter Museum at RAAF Williamtown

Southern Cross Floats Ambitious Plan to Relaunch Compass Proposed new entrant, Southern Cross Airlines, surprised the aviation community during mid February with an ambitious plan to merge with the failed Compass. For all intents and purposes the new Compass would essentially be what Southern Cross Airlines would have been – a two class mildly discounted