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AIPA President available for comment on today’s flight diversions

AIPA < 1 min read

Australian and International Pilots Association President A330 Captain Andrew Marshall is available for interview regarding flight diversions due to a Chinese live fire exercise today.

To organise an interview, contact Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171


Contact details:

Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

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