Qantas’ Aboriginal Ties: Wunala Dreaming
The relationship between the, principally white, settlers of Australia and the native Aboriginal population has been one of exploitation, theft […]
Airlines of Australasia
TAA’s Prop-jet Dominance Pt2: ANA – Ansett
If the Convair 240 ensured TAA was able to survive its formative years the Vickers Viscount proved more than capable
TAA’s Prop-jet Dominance Pt1: Viscounts vs DC-6s
Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) had from its creation been the trendsetter in the Australian market, introducing Convair 240s which enabled
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Compass Ten: Australia’s Only A310
Compass Airlines was the first attempt to compete against the duopoly of Ansett and Australian Airlines when market deregulation finally
HiFlying in Palau: Pacific Flier
Airline’s come and go with some frequency, but some are more interesting than others and few short-lived attempts get a
Kangaroos & Marlins: Air Pacific Goes Long-Haul
Air Pacific’s first foray into long-haul flights was an expensive failure, however the airline wasn’t to be denied and tried
The Career of DC-10-30 CN 47848 / LN 136: From New Zealand to the US via Fiji
When I investigate the histories of models in my collection it is always an interesting moment when I realise that
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Talofa: The Rise, Fall & Rise of Polynesian Airlines
The Pacific islands have a proud history of colourful flag carriers, however the majority of the region’s airlines have struggled
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Persistence over Performance: Qantas Comet IVs
Qantas had always been a well-run flag carrier and as such had shown little interest in Britain’s reborn Comet 4.
Stretching Australia’s Wings: Compass Mk1
November 1990 marked the date that the Australian domestic airline market was finally fully deregulated, however unlike in other markets
Shooting Star Pt2: Ansett New Zealand’s 90s
Competing in the New Zealand domestic market had proved as tough as expected for the young comptitor, which had gone
Shooting Star Pt1: Newmans – Ansett NZ
The New Zealand domestic market had long been the realm of National Airways Corporation (NAC) and later, post-merger, Air New