Diamond's DA40-XLT. (Diamond Aircraft)

Diamond DA40-XLT to Tour Australia

New four-seater will be available for inspection.

GippsAERO GA8 Airvan under construction at the company's Latrobe Valley factory. (John Absolon)

GippsAERO Restructures Workforce

40 jobs to go at Latrobe Valley, but investment continues.
The Diamond DA40 CS. (Diamond Aircraft)

Bumper Q1 for GA Manufacturers

Aircraft deliveries up 10% over Q1 2012.
A Royal Flying Doctor Service King Air B200.

RFDS Takes Two More B200s

New aircraft heading for Queensland next year.
Pawnee GWS was burnt out in the crash. (ATSB)

Power Loss Likely in Pawnee Crash: ATSB

Rising terrain limits pilot's options.

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