CAC Wirraway – Aviation Historical Society of Australia

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Australian aviation history digital archive

In its mission to preserve and promote Australia's aviation heritage, the AHSA hosts the following digital archives. Click on the image to go to...

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The Aircraft Projects of Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

This new book by author and AHSA member Joe Vella has just been published (April 2022). Joe began writing this book in 1983 when...

DerekB29/09/202027/12/2022

Australian-built Aircraft and the Industry (Vol 2) by Keith Meggs

The latest book released by author Keith Meggs Volume 2 of this encyclopaedic work (containing only one chapter, being chapter 15, spread across two...

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AHSA Monthly Meeting 16 Sep 2020 (Derek Buckmaster: The Wirraway “Newspaper War”)

Derek Buckmaster gave a presentation on The Wirraway "Newspaper War". The AHSA September monthly meeting was held online via Zoom. A recording of the...

Cover - CAC Ceres by Derek Buckmaster

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CAC Ceres – Australia’s Heavyweight Cropduster by Derek Buckmaster

The Ceres agricultural aircraft was produced by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia from 1959 to 1963. A total of only 20 airframes were...

2001 Qantas announced a takeover of Impulse Airlines operations on 2 May 2001. Later in the month, it also announced a bid for a stake in Air New Zealand which in turn might have divested itself of a stake in Ansett; the latter the subject of possible investment interest by Singapore Airlines. Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 2001. via aph.gov.au website

2022 Qantas announced they had placed an order for 52 Airbus twin-jet aircraft on 2 May 2022. The press announcement stated: Qantas has been at the forefront of aviation innovation and transforming the way the world travels. We’re extremely excited to announce an order of 12 A350-1000s, an aircraft designed to redefine the way we travel with the ability to fly non-stop from Australia to anywhere in the world. Partnering with Airbus and Australian industrial designer, David Caon, our A350 promises a five-star flying experience with premium designer details and all new levels of luxurious comfort. The A350 sets a new standard in premium travel with over forty percent of the aircraft's seats dedicated to our premium cabins. The A350 is designed to be as comfortable as it is convenient. Featuring a Wellbeing Zone complete with a self-serve snack and hydration station and digital displays providing movement and stretching recommendations, generous Economy legroom and cabin interiors designed to work with your body clock and maximise comfort so you'll arrive refreshed and ready for your destination. The introduction of the A350s will make any city in the world just one flight away from Australia. Flights are scheduled for take-off in late 2025 starting with Sydney to London and New York. We’ll also be renewing our domestic fleet from late 2023 and are excited to announce the order of 20 A321XLR and 20 A220-300s which will form the backbone of our domestic fleet. All of these next generation aircraft – through their lower emissions, longer range, less noise and better economics, will improve how you can travel around Australia and the world. Source: Qantas Newsroom