Surveys the latest in the world of ATC, Radar and Airways Management GPS On Track! The recent GNSS/GPS for Aviation seminar held in Brisbane, revealed some important aspects of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) implementation process. The CAA (now CASA and AirServices Australia or ASA), formed the original GNSS Implementation Team (GIT) in 1993.
Britain Selects Apache The British MoD has selected the Westland/McDonnell Douglas WAH-64D Apache to meet the British Army’s requirement for an attack helicopter, winning out against the Eurocopter Tiger and GEC/Bell AH-1W CobraVenom. The British Army has long favoured the Apache to fill its requirements and it was able to win out against the cheaper
Ansett Sale Off News Limited’s Managing Director and Ansett’s Executive Chairman, Ken Cowley, has confirmed News’ intention to retain its 50% shareholding in Ansett rather than selling out to Air New Zealand. In a memo to Ansett staff Mr Cowley noted “I am pleased to advise that News Limited will be retaining its investment for
Regional Airline News Eastern Australia Airlines has leased DHC-8-102 VH-TNU from Sunstate Airlines to cover the painting in Qantas regional airline colours of the remaining three Dash 8s in the Eastern fleet. VH-TNU was first noted at Sydney in mid June carrying Eastern Australia titles. Eastern is reported to have ordered a DHC-8-200 for delivery
Raaf Lead-In Fighter Contest Now Down To Three The Shortlist Of Contenders For The $1 Billion Royal Australian Air Force’s Lead-In Fighter Project Has Come Down To Three; With The Italian Aermacchi Mb 339Fd, The British Aerospace Hawk 100, And The Mcdonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk Now The Only Tenders In The Contest. Initially there were
Tamair – A Rural Success Story Tamworth’s Own Airline Is Not Significant So Much For Its Size Or Route Network, But That Is One Of The Most Successful Niche Market Regional Carriers In Australia. And what has made it successful is the unambiguous, realistic style of its owner and manager, Paul Bredereck. Whether its the