After a few lean years, during which flying training activity declined sharply, there are now clear signs emerging that the industry has returned to growth. According to the latest air transport statistics published by the Bureau of Transport and Communications Economics, flying training activity increased by 3.6% in 1993. This was the first year of

By any measure, Rodger and Wai Davidson are successful. After nearly 20 years their wholesale nursery operation at Galston, in Sydney’s north west, has become the country’s largest supplier of camellias and azaleas. In the process, they have become Galston’s largest employer, taking on up to 70 staff as the seasons dictate. Long before Bob

Neptune News From Perth in Western Australia comes the news that the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune imported by AeroCorp Australia has still not been used by local fire fighting organisations to fight bushfires. The Neptune, N54317, was imported several years ago and after arrival in Perth was extensively reworked for firefighting duties. Some $600,000 was spent

Most Aircraft Owners And Operators Are Aware That The Australian Caa Has Mandated The Installation Of Approvedemergency Locator Transmitters (Elts). Most aircraft owners and operators are aware that the Australian CAA has mandated the installation of approved Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). After some delay, CAR 252A and CAAP 252A-1 were issued. The CAR defines July