Choosing The Correct Computer Based Flight Simulator System Last month I promised to write about computers and equipment needed to run the advanced flight simulator software that has been reviewed in Australian Aviation over the past few months. There are many options, depending mainly on the depth of your pocket. I will try to present

Ba Concerned Over 777 Weight Problems: British Airways is becoming increasingly concerned over what it sees as a potentially damaging weight problem with the Boeing 777. Commercial Tract: One of the leading contenders for the contract to supply a new air traffic control system for Australia-Hughes-has recently won the contract to supply a similar system

Gecuts Workforce: Fromapeak of 34,000 in 1991, General Electric Aircraft Engines’ workforce is set to be cut to 22,000 following another series of layoffs affecting 4000 workers. GE has predicted its engine business revenues willfall from $US7. 4bn in 1992 to only $US5bn before business begins to improve. Rival manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is also

50 Years Ago. . . October 1-Italy. Naples is taken. Hitler orders Kesselring to hold a line south of Rome rather than retire farther north. Australia. Catalina A24-67 of 11 Squadron, captained by F/O D McDiarmed, is shot down by AA fire during a torpedo attack on Pomelaa Harbour in the Celebes. Naval Observer, L/Cdr