A new age Beaverfrom the East Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Russians have been struggling to gain significant access to the lucrative Western general aviation markets. But, until now, many of their established civilian types have seemed somewhat outmoded, originally intended for captive quasi military users, and poorly suited to our more

Horriblis’ for the New Zealand Defence Force. The public airing of its dirty laundry, starting with intense media interest in over spending on the RNZAF Base Ohakea commander’s house, has put defence chiefs on the spot and raised new criticism of New Zealand’s general defence spending. For the New Zealand public, these matters have overshadowed

Christmas Means Much To Us All. Christmas means much to us all. As you celebrate with family and friends find a little time to test your aeronautical and Christmas knowledge with these questions put together by Peter Neville. And a happy Christmas to everyone from all of us at Australian Aviation. If asked the colours

Australia Reneges On Transtasman Agreement The Federal Government has backed out of its commitment to establish a single aviation market between Australia and New Zealand, the responsible minister – Laurie Brereton – blaming New Zealand for the decision by claiming it has failed to deliver its side of the bargain. The idea of an integrated