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Market intelligence, information and insights for Australia’s aviation sector

Australian Aviation has been the trusted source of market intelligence and situational awareness for Australia’s aviation sector since 1977.

Throughout the industry globally it is considered the benchmark for long-form aviation journalism, delivering insights, breaking news and interpretation on the key issues impacting aviation in Australia – while projecting the sector’s capabilities abroad.

The brand spans the digital platform, which includes the leading website www.australianaviation.com.au, Australian Aviation podcast, substantive and influential social channels, as well as the best-selling 43-year-old Australian Aviation magazine.

Australian Aviation is committed to serving the domestic aviation sector, an industry valued at over A$46 billion, which also adds an additional A$18 billion to the Australian economy through enabling tourism, business and other trade.

The sector employs 93,000 people directly, servicing 60 million domestic passengers each year and 27 million inbound seats to Australia across 1,930 inbound weekly international flights. It also has a passionate and vocal cadre of aviation enthusiasts – a much-loved component of Australian Aviation’s member base.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Liam Garman

Liam Garman

Managing Editor

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Liam Garman is the managing editor of professional services, real estate and security at Momentum Media. He began his career as a speech writer at New South Wales Parliament before working for world leading campaigns and research agencies in Sydney and Auckland. Throughout his career, Liam has managed and executed international media campaigns spanning politics, business, industrial relations and infrastructure. He’s since shifted his attention to writing on politics and business, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney and a Masters from UNSW Canberra with a thesis on postmodernism and media ecology.

Adam Thorn

Adam Thorn

Editor – Aerospace, Momentum Media

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Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 prestigious media brands in the UK and Australia. Since 2005, his varied career has included stints as a reporter, copy editor, feature writer and editor for publications as diverse as Fleet Street newspaper The Sunday Times, Jones, media and marketing website Mumbrella as well as lifestyle magazines such as GQ, Woman’s Weekly and Men’s Health.

Christian 'Boo' Boucousis

Christian 'Boo' Boucousis

Chief Pilot and Commentator – Australian Aviation & Co-Host of the Australian Aviation Podcast

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After a 10-year career as a fighter pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Boo’s subsequent business career has seen him build multi-million-dollar businesses that have straddled the international development, construction and media sectors. As the previous managing director, and a lifelong fan, of Australian Aviation he has a deep knowledge plus an endless passion for aviation. Boo is regarded as one of Australia’s leading aviation commentators and regularly appears on TV, radio and other media – including as co-host of the Australian Aviation Podcast – offering insights on aviation developments and issues. He is also published author, and in-demand high-performance business coach and speaker.

Robert Dougherty

Robert Dougherty

Senior Journalist

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Robert began his career as a journalist for Seven West Media in Western Australia before joining Fairfax Media and later Australian Community Media in New South Wales. Throughout his career, Robert has produced national headlines, photography and videography of defence, emergency services, sport, business, community and government news across Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University and attended a trial student exchange program with Fudan University, Shanghai.

Jake Nelson

Jake Nelson

Journalist

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Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.

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Momentum Media (www.momentummedia.com.au) has been equipping Australia’s corporate, investor and business sectors with market and business intelligence for over a decade.

Across an integrated business supported by digital, events, live streaming, broadcast, content-on-demand, research, print and social platforms, we are guided by a fundamental principal: Be better informed.

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