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WOFA Podcast: Author and international airline pilot Captain Geoff Hay
/ | 3 Comments on WOFA Podcast: Author and international airline pilot Captain Geoff HayOn this edition of the Australian Aviation podcast, Captain Geoff Hay talks about his new book Ladies and Gentlemen this is your Surgeon speaking.
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Fatal helicopter crash report points to training shortfall
/A New Zealand pilot who died along with six people when his helicopter crashed was not adequately trained for his role, an investigation has found.
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Gulfstream says G600 certification “just around the corner”
/Gulfstream says the G600 will soon complete function and reliability testing, the final flying stage for Federal Aviation Administration certification.
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ATSB issues safety advisory over spin crash
/ | 1 Comment on ATSB issues safety advisory over spin crashThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a safety advisory calling on operators to check whether their aircraft are approved for intentional spins.
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EASA states “pre-conditions” for Boeing 737 MAX’s return: report
/The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has “pre-conditions” that need to be met before the Boeing 737 MAX returns to service, news reports say.
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Airbus gives A220 extra legs, higher maximum takeoff weight
Airbus will offer 450nm more range and lift the maximum takeoff weight by 2.3t on its two-aircraft A220 regional jet program from the second half of 2020.
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