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A26 — Dassault Falcon 900 The Falcon 900 introduced a new method of acquisition to the RAAF, that of procuring an aircraft on long-term lease. The earlier twin jet Mystere/Falcon 20, which had served in the RAAF under the A11 identifier, had been developed into the three-engined Falcon 50, which flew in 1976. During the
The stunning Piaggio Avanti is quite unlike any other aircraft in the sky today. Combining the biggest possible interior volume with up to nine passenger seats in the most aerodynamically sophisticated fuselage on the tiniest, cleanest, lowest drag wings, it cruises at Mach 0.67 at up to 41,000ft on a pair of 850shp (635kW) PT6s.
Aircraft Movement Reporting The story goes that while on final approach to Darwin, a British Airways 747 was told to orbit to avoid a thunder squall crossing its path. The pompous but loyal aviator replied, “my dear chap, do you realise that holding and diverting cost my company thousands of pounds every year?” To which
The Australian airline scene continues to be dominated by two major operators, Ansett Australia and Qantas, with the last twelve months seeing no threat to these airlines from any new start-up carriers. Last year when writing our Directory it was expected that Air New Zealand would have by this time become a player on the
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt In Australia A Thunderbolt has arrived in Australia! The WWII fighter was recently imported from New Zealand where it was last with the RNZAF Museum. With serial 42-8066 the aircraft is the oldest known complete Thunderbolt still in existence. A model P-47D, the Thunderbolt force landed in a swamp about 40km from
May 1945: 50 Years Ago May 1 Western Front Europe Rumours of an unconditional surrender by Germany are rife, especially when Berlin radio announces the death of Hitler, but his successor, Grossadmiral Donitz, pledges that the war will continue. Many U-boats begin leaving from north German seaports. Dozens are at sea en route to Norway.
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Raising the Bar in Commercial Laundry: How Rinse & Repeat Is Redefining Service for Aviation
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UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
