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Basing safety on evidence
/There’s plenty of evidence for the need for change, but no action Distance always adds perspective and it was refreshing during a recent visit to New Zealand to see a regulator (the NZ CAA), industry and training developers all focused on the importance of basing decisions and safety programs on evidence. The Aviation New Zealand
Read moreScoot plans Dreamliner debut on Jan 1 2015
/Low-cost carrier Scoot will celebrate the new year with Boeing 787-9 services to Hong Kong and Perth from its Singapore hub. Scoot has brought forward its inaugural Dreamliner flights to January 1 2015, according to the Airline Route website. Previously, the Singapore Airlines-owned carrier was due to start replacing its six Boeing 777-200ERs with 787-9s from March 29 2015.
Read moreAir NZ picks up two new aircraft in three days
/ | 4 Comments on Air NZ picks up two new aircraft in three daysAir New Zealand’s engineering facility is overflowing with new aircraft after taking delivery of two factory fresh airframes from Boeing in the past three days. The first, Boeing 777-300ER ZK-OKS, arrived at 0458 local time at Auckland Airport on Saturday, September 27th. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue
Read moreBig skies
/Tapping the potential of under-utilised regional airports Boeing forecasts that 215,000 pilots and 215,300 technical support personnel will be needed by Asia Pacific airlines over the next 20 years. That presents a great opportunity for Australia’s regional airports. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to
Read moreLeading by example
/Does Brand NZ show the way for a ‘Team Australia’? Stepping away from Australia for a few days into another country’s aviation environment can provide some interesting perspectives. The recent Aviation New Zealand Leadership Summit in Wellington showcased an integrated industry keen and able to export a range of niche aviation services and products to
Read moreKnowledge is safety
/ATSB changes make understanding incidents & accidents harder In the June 2011 issue this column covered the subject of incidents and accidents, discussing the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)’s weekly publication online of quick-read records of initial incident and accident (I&A) notifications. “The ATSB weekly summaries are an invaluable read for all instructors and pilots
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