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Fuel. It is the stuff that powers the engine, be it a piston or turbine. Without it the pilot becomes a worry to the insurance company and yet each year aircraft run out of fuel in flight. The reasons for this are many and varied but the basic reason is simply not planning to have

The annual AAAA Convention was a great success, with Adelaide playing host to several hundred aerial application professionals, all with a renewed sense of confidence after the best season in decades. A sold-out trade show ensured there was plenty to discuss, ranging from new aircraft, engines and equipment to pilot insurance, superannuation and aircraft maintenance

New Zealand Spitfire Damaged A rare two seat Spitfire was damaged during a landing at Masterton aerodrome on 15 June. 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 reading the rest of this article, please login. Username

As part of my daily routine, I browse numerous military and civil aviation and defence news websites and blogs from around the world. While much of what you read on some of these sites is unsubstantiated and therefore often cannot be relied upon for accuracy or substance, it is nonetheless interesting to read a lot

October’s Safeskies 2011 conference is expected to canvass a number of aviation-related safety issues, aimed at keeping industry representatives informed and up date on both present and future challenges for aviation in Australia. This year’s biennial event, which features a number of prominent military and civilian leaders, will be headlined by Federal Aviation Administration chief

Indonesian regional carrier PT Sky Aviation has ordered 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95Bs, in a deal worth US$379.2 million at list prices. The announcement follows an earlier Heads of Agreement signed between PT Sky and Sukhoi at this year’s Paris Airshow. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the