Australian Aviation

ICAO’s new global aviation security plan   When the world’s leading aviation security experts gathered in Kuala Lumpur in late October for their big annual gathering, the International Air Transport Association’s AVSEC World conference, they had much to ponder. Since their talkfest in Dublin a year earlier new threats had emerged to the safety of

The need for action on aircraft emergency evacuations   Arfares would have to triple if aviation regulators were to re-certify aircraft to the reality of recent chaotic passenger evacuations. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content and past magazines. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue

The ADF and defence strategy after Islamic State   Recently, outgoing US President Barack Obama suggested that the leaders of Islamic State “know they will lose in Syria and Iraq”, and that consequently they’re already “shifting their strategy” to accommodate that impending battlefield defeat. President Obama’s assessment was later repeated by the commander of Australia’s

Reducing battery danger and offering in-seat power go hand in hand After the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 debacle, where overpowered and undertested phones nearly burned through the cabin floor of a Southwest Boeing 737 (among other locations), airline industry minds have been concentrated on the hazard that batteries are posing – and will continue to

2016 has been a challenging year for aviation   In the blink of an eye, another year has come and gone. From mince pies to Easter eggs and back to mince pies, seemingly without a pause for breath in between. As we tear the final month of 2016 from our digital calendar, it is worth

News from across Australian aviation   Virgin Australia posts first quarter loss Subdued domestic market hits revenue Virgin Australia says it is focused on cost-cutting and “disciplined capacity management” after slumping to a 2016/17 first quarter loss amid a sluggish domestic market. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation