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10 years ago Following flight testing of the first of five Airbus A330MRTTs for the RAAF at Toulouse during May the aircraft is now being modified to Multi Role Tanker Transport configuration at EADS CASA in Madrid. The extensive conversion will see the installation of a centreline retractable boom, underwing hose and drogue pods and
Three new types are shown in the New Allocations section this issue although all are developments of types already flying in Australia. Pride of place goes to CML Aviation’s Gulfstream G350 NKD. NKD is a 2007-built aircraft which first flew using the Gulfstream test markings of N486GA before becoming N722MM with 350 Leasing at Las
All the instructor’s work to get their charge over the line is often not seen by the student I got the job!” my former student told me with much enthusiasm. He had finally scored the position that he had been seeking, flying as the first officer with an airline. He was over the moon and
Convair 440 for HARS A Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) crew of four pilots arrived in South Africa in early May to prepare the organisation’s latest acquisition, a Convair 440, for its ferry to Australia. The aircraft is at Wonderboom in South Africa and should be flying to Australia in coming weeks. “Unfortunately it is
TAAAF policy document outlines a new way forward It is an extraordinary indictment of modern politics just how quickly the hard grind of policy development has been surrendered to the media grab and the thought bubble. Thankfully, industry is not averse to hard work and deep thought and has put together a comprehensive policy document
Inappropriate land use development proposals are being approved in areas around airports Protection of the airspace around Australian airports is critical to their safe and efficient operation and capacity to grow to meet future demand for air travel. As our towns and cities across Australia continue to grow and expand, it is more important than
