10 Years Ago • The Australian Aircraft Consortium Pty Ltd showed a full size engineering mock-up of the Australian Basic Trainer in Melbourne on August 16. It was produced by the three major subcontractors, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Government Aircraft Factories and Hawker de Havilland. The roll out of the first prototype is scheduled for December

Govt Stalls Qantas Float: In what has been a widely approved decision, the Federal Government has deferred the public float of Qantas till at least the final quarter of 1994 The move, which was the focus of our July editorial, will greatly improve the airline’s chances of raising more than $2bn on the open market.

Caa Board Approves Upgrading of Safety Regulation Function: In a move which should meet with the general endorsement of the aviation industry, the CAA Board has approved a report recommending the upgrading and renaming of the present Safety Regulation and Standards Division (SR&S). The new Division, to be known as the Aviation Safety Regulation Division,

The 707 is continuing to find acceptance as a government and VIP transport, with both Italy and Spain acquiring examples in the last few years. The RAAF operates five 707s, one of which is adedicated government/VIP and strategic transport. As they are military aircraft. though, they are not required by law to become Stage 3