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Adjusting to a new life amid COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic inevitably changed the lives of many, even those not touched by the rampant virus itself. Within weeks of being discovered, the virus found its way to almost every corner of the world, leaving destruction in its wake. Health systems around the globe struggled under the
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Key aircraft movements from across the region Australian Aviation is somewhat accustomed to change. For many years under our established name, Australian Aviation & Defence Review, you may remember clutching a quarterly magazine. We now reintroduce the quarterly format whilst retaining the heart and soul of this incredible publication to cover the aviation sector in
Read moreThe DC-4 Story Part 2
‘During the 1960s, with increasing demand for freighters, the DC-4 fleet expanded with the purchase of five aircraft’ Entering domestic service Released from the trans-Pacific flights, ANA introduced DC‑4s onto additional longer-distance services across Australia, Adelaide-Perth on 7 January 1949, Sydney-Hobart on 15 February 1952 and Melbourne-Brisbane on 1 May 1954. In concert with TAA
Read moreFarewell to Registered Aerodromes
Preparing for the changes coming in August 2020 Australia’s airport regulations, like many other parts of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (1998) and associated standards and guidance material, are in the process of being revised and updated. Significant changes, due to take effect from August 2020 following a comprehensive review and extensive industry consultation, have
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Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news WANT TO BUY A P-40 REBUILD PROJECT? Courtesy Aircraft Sales currently has for sale two local P-40 rebuild projects. The aircraft are listed as 42-105472 and 42-105744. 42-105472 is listed in the Geoff Goodall Warbirds Directory as being owned by Bruno Carnival. Both projects are understood to be
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/Planning the right journey for you Learning to fly is an exciting and daunting journey. The journey is nothing short of an amazing adventure with a range of significant choices that you will make at various junctures. Many of these choices will have a profound impact on your life and your lifestyle. Much like the
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