Australian Aviation

We take a look at some of the heroic aviators whose legacy lives on at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, and why the Shrine should be a must-visit for visitors to the Avalon Airshow.

Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news Curtiss P-40F Back in the Air After about 18 months out of the air because of a mechanical issue, Judy Pay’s Curtiss P-40F, VH‑HWK, flew again on Saturday December 1 at Tyabb, Victoria with Bernie Heuser at the controls. The engine in this aircraft is a Merlin while

A tumultuous year and a promising future for turboprops ‘Today’s turboprop market is largely a duopoly.’ When Bombardier agreed to sell its Dash 8 turboprop program to Longview Aviation Capital Corporation, the parent company of fellow Canadian aircraft manufacturer Viking Air Limited, the die was recast for the entire turboprop market. This content is available

Key aircraft movements from across the region Qantas Group News In this issue we report the delivery and entry into service of two 787‑9s for Qantas. 787-9 VH-ZNG Jillaroo made its maiden flight on November 8 when it flew from Paine Field to Moses Lake and return. It was then delivered to Melbourne in the

From chilli crab to hot dogs in under 18 hours The Singapore Airlines (SIA) nonstop flight between Singapore and New York is well and truly back, much to the delight of regular customers who had been calling for its return since the service was suspended in 2013. The flight, which first operated in 2004 with

The key 100 Why it’s vital to check the checkers You are tasked to pick up the aircraft after the 100-hourly. The engineer gives you the keys and says: ‘Good to go’. But is it? The first 10 hours after a 100-hourly inspection is the time to be a doubting Thomas and to be on