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10 years ago A new world distance record for a nonstop flight by a commercial aircraft was established by a Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner on an eastbound journey from Hong Kong leaving at 10:30pm on the evening of November 9 to London Heathrow. During the 22hr 42min flight it covered a distance of 11,664nm over a
Life jackets should be treated with care and respect Life jackets should get a lot of respect to ensure that they work as advertised when needed. But it is unfortunate to record that does not always happen. For the average flight school or charter operation life jackets are a pain. They cost money to buy
By far the most interesting aircraft shown in the New Allocations section this month is Hawker Hurricane JFW. The aircraft is a Canadian-built Mk XII that came to Australia last year as a flying example. However, on arrival it was found that the aircraft needed some work so the fuselage went to Luskintyre while the
Guido’s Fiat finds a new home in Europe Fiat G-59-4B VH-LIX, Ciao Bella, the pride and joy of the late Guido Zuccoli has been sold and will be going to Europe. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content and past magazines. LoginBecome a
Thank a business owner for stepping up Just running an aviation business can frequently test your resolve and your sanity, so spare a thought for those companies that find themselves with an aviation business that is also governed by the seasons, weather, weeds, pests, plant disease or bushfires. If only it were as easy as
The aviation industry is being taxed and regulated within an inch of its life The Australian aviation industry is somewhat schizophrenic. Qantas and Virgin dominate the main trunk routes and soak up most of the political capital. The former is back in the black and the latter is moving heaven and earth to catch up.
