Australian Aviation

When Border Force becomes border farce When incoming international passengers at some Australian airports have to wait 90 minutes to be processed it is not Border Force in action it’s a “border farce” according to one passenger who complained bitterly to the author. And one would have to agree for no matter what explanation is

Ground-based air defence The popular image of the fight to win control of the air is one of scores of fighters locked in swirling dogfights, epitomised by the Battle of Britain in World War 2 and MiG Alley in Korea. A less well-known method of asserting air control is ground-based air defence, which in certain

“Did you see Air Crash Investigation?” It’s one of the most commonly heard questions by any pilot. Non-aviators are drawn to the show for a myriad of reasons and consequently seek the opinion of someone that is supposedly ‘in the know’. Some viewers may have a morbid interest, while others are intrigued by the behind-thescenes

  Jetstar says improved conditions around Bali Airport will allow the low-cost carrier to operate three recovery flights to the Indonesian tourist destination on Friday. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Address Password Keep me signed in

Air India runs the ruler over its cabin crew Earlier this year Air India did what many thought was the unthinkable. It dumped its iconic mascot, the Maharajah, who had been the carrier’s “face” since 1946. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content

No, but that doesn’t mean it’s not useful Every year the Airline Passenger Experience Association holds its annual expo to show off the latest and greatest innovations in and around the cabin. Focusing on inflight entertainment (APEX was originally a body set up by the major studios), there’s often a glimpse of the future behind