Terms of Use

Effective date: 1 June 2026 | Last updated: 1 June 2026

Welcome to Flying Tin Magazine (flyingtin.com). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, including all content, features, and services made available through it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

This website is owned and operated by Shantallow Partners Pty Ltd (“Flying Tin”, “FTM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Access is subject to these Terms of Use, which apply regardless of how you access the site — including via web browser, mobile device, RSS feed, or social media.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

We may update these terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. About Flying Tin Magazine

Flying Tin Magazine is an independent online aviation publication. We publish in-depth articles, analysis, and historical content covering aircraft, airlines, airports, aviation accidents, industry developments, and aviation technology. Content is produced by industry contributors and the Flying Tin editorial team.

Flying Tin is not affiliated with any aircraft manufacturer, airline, aviation authority, or regulatory body. All editorial content is produced independently.

3. Permitted Use

You may access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may print or download content for your own private use provided you do not modify it and do not remove any copyright or attribution notices.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, broadcast, or redistribute any content without our express written permission
Use content for commercial purposes without prior authorisation
Decompile, reverse engineer, or attempt to extract source code from the website
Use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to access or collect content
Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that may damage, disable, or impair the site
Frame or mirror any portion of the website without written consent

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, and the Flying Tin name and masthead is the intellectual property of Shantallow Partners Pty Ltd or its contributors, and is protected under Australian and international copyright law.

You may link to content on this site provided clear credit is given to Flying Tin Magazine. All other rights are reserved.

5. Affiliate Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure: Flying Tin Magazine participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on this website, at no additional cost to you.

Flying Tin Magazine is a participant in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:

Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate, Flying Tin earns from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this site.
Other third-party affiliate programs that may be used from time to time.

Affiliate links may appear within articles, sidebars, product recommendations, and other areas of the website. These links are identified where possible and are used to help support the cost of running this publication.

Editorial independence: Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Flying Tin does not accept payment to feature, review, or recommend specific products or companies in editorial articles. Product mentions in articles reflect the genuine editorial judgement of our contributors.

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, please contact us at editor@flyingtin.com.

6. Advertising

This website may display third-party advertisements served by Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.

Flying Tin does not endorse any products or services advertised on this website by third-party advertising networks. Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy of their own advertising content.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimer

Flying Tin Magazine publishes content for general informational and educational purposes only. While we take care to ensure accuracy, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on this website.

Aviation operations, regulations, and technical information change frequently. Nothing on this website should be relied upon as current technical, regulatory, operational, or safety guidance. Always consult official sources, qualified professionals, and applicable regulatory authorities.

Flying Tin and its parent company, officers, contributors, and agents accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from reliance on content published on this website.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and information only. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or terms of any linked websites. The appearance of a link does not constitute endorsement.

9. User-Generated Content

Where the website allows comments, forum posts, or other user submissions, you agree that any content you submit:

Is your own original work or you have the right to submit it
Does not infringe any third-party rights
Is not defamatory, offensive, misleading, or unlawful
May be edited, removed, or moderated by Flying Tin at our sole discretion

By submitting content, you grant Flying Tin a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish and display that content on this website.

10. Contributor Articles

Articles submitted by contributors are published on the basis that they are original works not published elsewhere. Contributors retain copyright in their own work but grant Flying Tin a licence to publish the article on this website. Flying Tin may edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, and style.

Flying Tin does not accept articles that constitute paid advertising. All submitted content is assessed on editorial merit by the publisher.

11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.