Monthly Archives: September 2008

Qantas names first Airbus 380 after Australian lady aviation pioneer

Posted on September 30, 2008 by aircraft_fan

Qantas today named the new Qantas Airbus A380 after 92 year old Australian Aviation pioneer, Nancy-Bird Walton. Nancy first learned to fly in 1933 at just 17 years of age. She was Australia’s first woman to receive a commercial license … Continue reading →

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Air New Zealand and the ‘perfect flight’

Posted on September 14, 2008 by aircraft_fan

Air New Zealand on September 12th conducted what has been hailed ‘the perfect flight’ from Auckland to San Fransisco. Taking advantage of optimal flying conditions and the help of aviation authorities in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, the … Continue reading →

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