Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorInterview – Neil Berkett
July 24, 1989 0 commentJohn Spiers Interviews Neil Berkett JS: Who exactly do you see as a typical EastWest customer and do you see EWA competing at all directly with Ansett itself? NB: Our customers are the people who dig into their pocket and pay for themselves. Monday to Friday they wear their tie and travel Sydney/Melbourne on Ansell
Read moreDefence Update
July 24, 1989 0 commentCross Report Govt Response Generates Mixed Reaction There has been a mixed reaction to new Australian Defence Force personnel initiatives which are designed to slow the high ‘wastage’ or resignation rates which have been especially harmful at the skilled and experienced levels. The major initiatives were announced in Parliament on May 11 by the new
Read moreCorporate Contrails
July 24, 1989 0 commentLandmark Year for Business Aviation 1989 is a landmark year for business aviation in Australia for al number of reasons. We will, for the first time, be hosting the meeting of the International Business Aviation Council at the same venue as our 1989 Convention. IBAC is playing an increasingly active role in addressing such difficult
Read moreProfile – DH Comet Pt I
July 21, 1989 0 commentThroughout the history of aviation there are aircraft types that break through the barrier of existing technology restraints and pioneer into new and unchartered areas of aeronautical design and achievement. Conceived during the latter stages of the Second World War and first flown in 1949, the de Havilland Comet was considered at the time to
Read moreMutiny of the Bountiful
July 21, 1989 0 commentOnce upon a time aviation in Australia was so important that the Government fostered its development. Aircraft opened up this continent and the infrastructure catered for commerce and defence alike. The government was grateful and publicly supported the industry. When the new Federal Airports Corporation (FAC) charges were introduced on April Fools Day this year,
Read moreProposed Product Liability Law Analysed
July 21, 1989 0 commentNew Australian Product Liability Rulings Potentially Worse Than Their Us Equivalents There are many areas of human activity which are freely chosen, but which nevertheless involve some degree of risk to bodily safety. Driving motor vehicles is the most obvious every day example. As one wants to get involved in more risky pursuits, one can
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