Australian Aviation

Now for the CAR30 maintenance rules review This year sees the industry coming to terms with the actual legislation which will impact current charter operators, with full implementation of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR Part 135) due within two years. The journey to this stage has proved that the excellent new consultation mechanisms designed

Regulation must keep pace with development The development of a mandatory registration scheme for some remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) this year will be an important step forward for our industry as we adapt to new and emerging technologies in the sky. While the capability of drones continues to create new opportunities for business and

How skill, endurance and courage beat the war blockade As Qantas investigates new aircraft for its Project Sunrise long-distance flights, the name pays homage to the challenging World War II Double Sunrise flights. Qantas is a world leader in long-range flights, reinforced by those audacious and demanding operations seven decades ago. Hostilities to Australia’s north

How Australia filled the ‘East of Suez’ void The announcement in January 1968 that Britain would withdraw from its interests ‘East of Suez’ by 1971, was to have long-reaching consequences as it led to Australia electing to play the prime role in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) subsequently negotiated between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand,

Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news New Zealand Mossie #3 Flies! The third De Havilland Mosquito rebuilt in New Zealand has flown. The aircraft, ZK-BCV, made its first post-rebuild flight on January 13. Steve Hinton of Chino, California was the pilot. The owner is said to be Rod Lewis. This content is available exclusively

Training and experience were the true saviours. It is known as the “Miracle on the Hudson”. Five minutes of flight time that have been documented, dissected and dramatised on the world stage. Yet beyond this skilful act of piloting, the incident reached the broader community in a way that few aviation events had previously. Now,