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Near-miss at Sydney Airport: ATSB Releases Report on Qantas’ Brush with Fate
The ATSB has released its report on a significant near-miss at Sydney Airport, where two full Qantas planes nearly collided with one another.
2019 in Aviation: Year in Review
We've now entered the new year. It's time to reflect on the past twelve months and observe key events which shaped global aviation in 2019.
What Causes Turbulence and How Dangerous It Really Is?
Turbulence is certainly one of the most horrifying experiences in everyone's lives, but is it really dangerous and a reason to avoid flying?
What Does It take to Build a Helipad?
Helipads can be useful for private and business purposes as well as emergencies but how do you build one and who is allowed to own a helipad?
Jetstar Industrial Action: Why are Pilots Planning to go on Strike this Christmas?
Pilots of Jetstar are planning to take industrial action this Christmas. Such a possibility threatens to cause chaos for many Australians as their plans for the holidays are disrupted.
Qantas and Boeing in a Pickle: What is a Pickle Fork?
Concerns around cracks in pickle forks in Qantas aircraft have people asking: what exactly is a pickle fork?
Airbus A350-1000: A Prime Contender for Project Sunrise
The Airbus A350-1000 has been announced as the aircraft manufacturer's prime contender for Qantas' Project Sunrise initiative.
Aeronautical impact of the Tallawarra Power Station
In an interesting recent case study, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has objected to the proposal of constructing an open-cycle gas turbine at the Tallawarra power station near Wollongong.
ICAO Innovation Fair 2019 Highlights
ICAO hosted its very first Innovation Fair in September 2019. Take a look at some of the highlights.
OLS Map: The New Concept
If you work in the construction industry as a developer, builder, architect or crane operator and have worked on a high-rise project, chances are you may be familiar with the term “OLS”.
What is the role of an aviation expert witness?
The role of an aviation expert witness may be vital in aviation-related litigation, whether the matter concerns the manufacture and design of an aircraft or the behaviour of a pilot during flight.
What is a BARS audit?
The Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program is an internationally recognised auditing program introduced by the Flight Safety Foundation.