New Australian Airspace Classification System Nears The long running saga of determining an appropriate airspace structure for Australia looks as though it is finally coming to an end. Details of the latest proposed Airspace Classification System which will be introduced in two steps, with an initial reclassification of Australian airspace to take place on December

TPC Reverses Qantas/BA Decision The Trade Practices Commission (TPC) has reversed its earlier decision not to allow Qantas and British Airways to pool resources on the Kangaroo Route between Australia and the United Kingdom. The original decision was based on the anti-competitive aspects of the airlines’ Joint Services Agreement, and although they still exist in

New 172 Flies Cessna’s return to the single piston-engined light aircraft market took a positive step forward on April 19 with the maiden flight of the first ‘new generation’ Model 172 Skyhawk. Test pilot Ellis Bradly conducted stability and basic handling checks, stalls, and performance evaluations during the flight. He reported reaching a true airspeed

F-117 Offered for Jast Lockheed has offered a navalised deep strike variant of its F-117 stealth fighter for the USAF/USN/USMC Joint Advanced Strike Technology (JAST) programme. Under the designation NF-117X, the new variant features afterburning GE F414 engines and an air-to-air radar. If built, the aircraft would be capable of carrying up to 4500kg (10,000lb)