Report Highlights Importance of Maritime Patrol in Combating Piracy
The incidence of piracy in Asia has been reduced – thanks to increased maritime patrols – but authorities need to remain vigilant because the decline in pirate activity may also…
How GAM Air’s Search & Rescue Mission Came About By Accident
GAM Air does freight runs using Dornier 228 and Aero Commander aircraft, but the capability of fixed wing propeller driven aircraft, for maritime search and rescue missions, came to the…
Australia’s GAM Air Sees Opportunity To Do More Air Tours Using Dornier 228s
Australian operator GAM Air uses Dornier 228s for freight runs, but continues to scout for opportunities in the mining charter market and it also sees opportunity in the tourism charter…
NZ In No Hurry To Decide On Military Transports
New Zealand will be replacing its ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H military transports, but the country’s defence minister anticipates a decision will not be so soon. “For the C-130 [replacement], I…
NZ Appears Likely To Order Boeing P8
New Zealand plans to decide towards the end of this year on a new maritime surveillance aircraft to replace its ageing Lockheed P-3K2 aircraft, and it seems the Boeing P-8…