Due to other priorities this site was not updated in 2017. Now, things are back on the boil and we look forward to a great year. There has been a separation of the two sites we run and fiveDME (www.5dme.net) although still owned by Aviation Media will be run independently for enthusiasts. Whereas this…
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Yes, it’s that time of year again and we visit aviation industry participants for their Christmas video messages. This year we’re doing it a little differently as we are putting up individual clips rather than a compilation.
18 December, 2017 Adelaide Airport has introduced bright new uniforms for its front-line teams. The airport’s voluntary ambassadors have previously been easy to spot in their burgundy blazers. Now all customer service and maintenance support staff have been presented with new uniforms, including polo shirts, blazers, caps and hi-vis vests in the company branded…
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On Sunday 10th December 2017 the South Australian Aviation Museum took delivery of an Orion from the RAAF Edinburgh. Below is an overview video of the event.
The fiveDME crew will be braving the early hours of Sunday morning to welcome the P3 Orion from RAAF Edinburgh. It will be arriving in three pieces (truck loads) at about 0830. The fuselage will be in two pieces and the wings on the third truck. (Archive Image)
(PHOTO: Steve Ahrens) 26/11/17 Toy Run today at Truro. The Barossa Bird Men and the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia hold this event annually to give toys to kids in need. Admission is by bringing a toy to put under the Christmas Tree.
Adelaide Airport has been ranked Australia’s fastest growing capital city airport for international passenger numbers in 2016/17. Data released by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) shows international passenger numbers at Adelaide Airport grew by 10.9 per cent up to the end of June 2017. The next best airport was Darwin…
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