Australian Aviation

The Federal Government has reappointed Dr Warren Mundy to the board of Airservices Australia for a further three years, with Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese expressing his full support for the move.   “I am very pleased Dr Mundy has agreed to stay on for a second term and that the organisation will

The Federal House of Representatives Infrastructure and Communications Committee has held a public hearing to discuss the ratio of cabin crew to passengers on domestic flights, as part of an official inquiry into the matter. The committee is considering a proposal by CASA that would amend current regulations which stipulate that operators of Australian domestic aircraft carrying

Engineering firm Quickstep Holdings Limited has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year at this year’s 2011 Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards, highlighting the company’s recent success in entering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) global supply chain.   Quickstep, which also took out the Global Integration Award, was recognised by the Endeavour panel for their efforts

Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has announced the signing of a contract with Canadian based firm Mechtronix Systems for the purchase of an Ascent XJ Trainer as well as the option of an additional Airbus A320 FFT X simulator. “This is the first Ascent XJ Trainer to be installed in Australia and we are very pleased

Alice Springs Airport (ASA) will soon be home to the world’s first dedicated aircraft storage facility outside of the United States, after an agreement for the construction and operation of the facility was finalised with a storage company earlier this week. Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Pty Ltd (APAS) will oversee the day-to-day running of the

How did it ever get to this? There is absolutely no doubt that Qantas is headed the way for Ansett and may not reach its 100th year and that would be a tragedy for all Australians. And who is to blame? This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for