Australian Aviation

Encouraging signs from CASA As announced by Minister Chester in October last year, the General Aviation Advisory Group has been established and the RAAA have been invited to become a member of the group. This is recognition of the expertise and broad representation that the RAAA can bring to the table. This is a great

Australian aviation news & views Tigerair permanently withdraws from Bali Tigerair Australia has permanently axed flights to Bali – the airline’s only international destination – after reaching an impasse with Indonesian regulators. The airline said on February 3 it would withdraw from flying between Australia and Bali, effective immediately. This content is available exclusively to

The RAAF’s first Pilatus PC-21s are due to touch down in Australia, starting a new era in pilot training Australia has been central to the development of the Pilatus PC-21, the next-generation turboprop trainer that enters service this year to replace the venerable Pilatus PC-9. Stans, Switzerland-based Pilatus made the decision to develop what became

Reflections on an earlier RAAF fighter transition With the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II waiting in the wings and time soon to be called on the venerable F/A-18 Classic Hornet, it is timely to reflect on how the RAAF effected previous fighter transitions. Subsequent articles will examine the shifts from the Mirage to the Hornet, and

The Boeing EA-18G Growler represents the RAAF’s biggest revolutionary step-change in capability since the introduction of the F-111 The Royal Australian Air Force’s first Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft were due to begin at their Amberley base in late February ahead of their planned public debut at the Avalon Airshow. Their arrival will herald

Taking responsiblility Duty of care – we hear a lot about it these days. Yet another catchphrase in the ever-growing dictionary of catchphrases. However, in aviation, duty of care does have some relevance. And that relevance excess on several levels. In the immediate context, a pilot has a duty of care to their crew, their