Economic directions statement a new approach for airport development Although little reported and dismissed by some sceptics, the ‘Economic Directions Statement Queensland Airports 2013-2023’ released last November offers a comprehensive new approach to the convoluted airport development/preservation problem at a national level. It parallels Queensland’s Attracting Aviation Investment Fund, and the Australian Airports Association’s recent

Qantas Group News In this issue we report the departure of another Qantas 747‑400. 747-438 VH-OJC was withdrawn from service in Los Angeles on March 11 after operating QF107 from Sydney. On March 12 it was ferried from Los Angeles to Victorville as QF6024 where it was placed in storage. This content is available exclusively

New course for aerospace support The Defence Science and Technology Organisation’s Aerospace Division helps the government act as a smart buyer and prudent operator, with safety always the top priority. Construction of Australia’s first aeronautical research facility began at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne just before the outbreak of the Second World War in an area

The 182T, the last of the avgas burning 182 series is classic Cessna – solid and dependable Racing across an azure autumn sky two thoughts suddenly occurred to me – not only did the original 182 fly nearly 60 years ago – but the type is still in production today! Entirely conventional both in appearance