Australian Aviation

CASA CEO John McCormick and the ATSB’s chief commissioner Martin Dolan have signed a memorandum of understanding which provides a framework for greater cooperation between the two bodies and clarifies their roles in improving air safety. The MoU focuses on maximising the effective use of the findings of accident investigations and clarifying the complementary roles

Making GA airports safer? Major changes are expected in April when CASA moves to implement Class D airspace procedures as a replacement for the interim General Aviation Aerodrome Procedures (GAAP) it quickly introduced on July 21 2009. The changes, which affect the main general aviation airports around the capital cities (Jandakot, Parafield, Bankstown, Camden, Archerfield

QantasLink commenced its first flight between Adelaide and Port Lincoln on February 15. The new services are operated by 74-seat Bombardier Q400s, adding approximately 3400 seats to the market. 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

Qatar Airways lands in Australia With almost 200 aircraft on order, a new airport hub under construction, and a rapidly growing network, Qatar Airways is following down a now well worn path to become a major player in the Middle East and beyond. And as with its neighbouring airlines such as Emirates and Etihad, Qatar

A tender to provide the RAAF with an Interim Basic Flying Training (IBFT) system to replace the current system operated by BAE Systems Australia at Tamworth will close on February 11. The IBFT tender, being managed by the RAAF’s Training Command, will see an interim flight screening and training capability installed for a minimum of

The Diamond DA20 C1 Generational change in flight training is upon us. Amidst the range of weary Pipers and Cessnas that have formed the heart of flight training for half a century, a new breed is on the rise. Amongst the new style trainers vying to educate the pilots of tomorrow is the Diamond DA20