Dash 8-400 Launched Bombardier has announced the go ahead for its stretched de Havilland Dash 8 Series 400 70 passenger regional turboprop. Capable of cruising at 350 knots (648km/h), the Dash 8-400 is scheduled to achieve certification in late 1998 and enter service in the first quarter of 1999. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada

Seaview Ice Theory Supported Those who support the theory that Seaview Air Turbo Commander VH-SVQ crashed en route to Lord Howe Island last October due to airframe icing have received a boost following a re-enactment of the flight. An identical aircraft was hired by the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (BASI) in June to retrace

Qantas at the Crossroads After a decade of often heated debate the moment of truth has finally arrived for both Qantas and the Federal Government. During the life of this issue the airline will at last go to the market, its real value to be confirmed and unfortunately almost half of it to disappear to

Register Review Twenty-two entries can be found in the New Allocations this issue, covering a wide range of aircraft from an Italian-designed amateur-built helicopter to a couple of Russian-designed jet fighters. The unusual kit helicopter is the first Augusto Cicare CH-7 Angel to fly in Australia. Registered NGL and powered by a small capacity Rotax