Indeed, apart from the fifth-generation military aircraft, the passenger airplane industry in the Kingdom of Australasia had also made some progress.
The latest model of the so-called Big-belly series could accommodate over 20 passengers and had far surpassed airships in terms of safety.
However, at present, airplanes are essentially toys for the wealthy; the poor and common people can't afford them, hence there's no need to spend too much ink describing them.
Still, some cities had constructed airports to facilitate domestic communication within Australasia and to establish faster channels for international communication.
Riding the currently fastest warship to Europe required half a month, but if one were to take the latest passenger aircraft, the time could be reduced to less than one week.
Despite the significant saving in time cost, Arthur generally would not choose to take an airplane under normal circumstances.
Time flew by, and before one knew it, it was April 1922.