Marc Joel Atrero

Wires – They’re where you find them! This month’s air safety story isn’t about an accident that “nearly happened”. It’s about a lot that did – and that go on happening because some people “won’t be told”. We’re talking about wire strikes. Not about those unfortunate ag pilots who sometimes tangle with powerlines, despite their

21 Air Force Jets Mothballed? The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 21 Skyhawks could be mothballed or even sold if a review finds they do not fit current defence objectives. Six of them are stationed in NSW, involved in Australian naval exercises. (Refer p. 32 June 91 AA) The review, to be completed by 31

Airline News Eastwest Airlines’ sixth BAe 146-300, VH-EWN, was delivered to Tamworth on 1 May and entered service the following week. F28-4000 VH-EWA, which had been withdrawn from Eastwest service prior to this for maintenance, was ferried from Tamworth to Melbourne in early May. After painting and refurbishment, VH-EWA was delivered to Ansett Express. Qantas

50 Years Ago … July 1 – North Africa. General Claude Auchinleck is appointed C-in-C Middle East. General Wavell, out of favour with Churchill since the failure of the battleaxe offensive, takesAuchinleck’s old post as C-in-C India. Tobruk remains besieged but the defenders have not stayed docile. General Morshead’s program of maintaining constant outward pressure

US Naval Tactical Aviation Part 1 A perspective The US Navy is without doubt one of the world’s most capable tactical air arms, with an enviable track record in technological and tactical innovation and its application. Since the Second World War, the USN’s carrier based tactical aircraft have always played a major role at the

10 Years Ago • British Aerospace is examining options to develop new versions of the HS. 748 and the Manchester Division is hoping to obtain management approval to proceed with the first phase by the end of the year. An improved nose cone with a lightweight composite structure, an advanced technology flight deck and a