Many of you who travel extensively know that in most countries commercial and private aviation is the exception, not the rule. Australia’s rich aviation history underscores our country’s keen interest and effort in aviation since the industry’s first days early last century. We have often punched above our weight but this may not remain true

New helo industry group launches amid “a lot of pressure points” The Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) is being launched to give a voice to rotorcraft operators four years after the collapse of the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading

Flight Training Adelaide is investing about $15 million over three or four years, including the purchase of a new fleet of up to 26 Diamond aircraft and two simulator devices, to upgrade capacity and capabilities. The first batch of four Diamond DA40 CS aircraft was due to arrive at FTA’s Parafield headquarters in June and

RNP brings Jetstar greater safety and savings Since it commenced operations in 2004 Jetstar has, has made cost minimisation a hallmark of its business model. In June, 2010 Australian Aviation examined the introduction to Jetstar’s A320 fleet of Required Navigation Performance/ Authorisation Required (RNP/AR) system, which allow the airline greater flexibility in approaches and departures,