Civil aviation news
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August 18, 2026
SkyDrive today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. “This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive’s…
The Securing Australia’s Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper and Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Security and Resilience Consultation Paper are looking for feedback on plans to shore up…
After being used by day on the Luglon fire in the Landes, the two Australian helicopters, a CH-47D backed by the Bell 214 acting as its guide, gave a demonstration of their…
Control procedures under scrutiny after missing tool undetected before aircraft released back to service. Australian carrier Qantas has initiated work on using new technology for tool control, and…
Control procedures under scrutiny after missing tool undetected before aircraft released back to service. Australian carrier Qantas has initiated work on using new technology for tool control, and…
The Australian federal government officially approved the 2045 Development Plan for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on 14 August 2026. The Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport…
Sydney Airport (SYD) has secured Australian Government approval for its Master Plan 2045, establishing a long-term framework for how the country’s busiest airport will expand over the next two…
The initiative is reportedly being led by Army’s 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as a trial alongside other additional capabilities such as reconnaissance drones and unmanned…
August 17, 2026
The Australian government has approved Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045, setting out the airport’s long-term growth strategy for the next two decades. The airport said the plan supports efforts to…
The Australian government has approved Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045, clearing the way for a major redevelopment of… The post Sydney Airport’s approved Master Plan targets integrated terminal by…
ASL Aviation Holdings is expanding the fleet of its Australian subsidiary ASL Airlines Australia. By the end of 2026, four Boeing 737-800 BCF freighter conversions are to be added. The first is…
August 16, 2026
Navia and TCI International formalise decade-long partnership with launch of TCI Navia joint venture
Two of the Sino-Australian and Sino-American freight market’s most established independent operators have formalised a decade-long partnership, launching TCI Navia; a joint venture combining Navia’s…
A veteran Australian aircraft engineer has been awarded AU$40,000 (about US$28,044) in compensation after being sacked following a 17-minute delay to a Singapore Airlines flight.
August 15, 2026
At Sydney Airport, Australian air safety authority ATSB is investigating another serious incident. A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 received on Sunday (9 August) the…
Virgin Australia pilots typically earn between A$185,000 and A$360,000 per year, depending on rank, seniority and productivity levels. The post Virgin Australia Pilot Salary in 2026 appeared first…
Airservices Australia has defended its decision not to immediately classify a runway incident at Sydney Airport (SYD) as a mandatory report after a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 aborted takeoff when a…
August 14, 2026
Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045 has been approved by the Australian Government, setting the long-term vision for how Australia’s busiest airport will grow over the next two decades. The approval…
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) has published the results of its consultation on draft policy regarding ground risk in drone operations. CASA The post Australia’s drone…
Rolls-Royce has expanded its partnership with Australian engineering company Marand Precision Engineering to support the Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme, while strengthening its defence…
At a press conference in Canberra, Sharp told reporters that the tower controllers were experienced ATCs undergoing an endorsement process, and said Airservices had not believed the incident met the…
The incident on 9 August saw Virgin Australia flight VA555 from Sydney to Perth, operated by VH-IJQ, abort take-off after Qantas flight QF728 from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport, operated by VH-XZH…
August 13, 2026
Australia’s aviation authorities are investigating a third serious ground safety incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks, after a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 rejected its take-off when…
The UK signed a statement of intent to cooperate closely with Australia in advancing AESA radar and integrating the CEAFAR2 radar suite.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. This marks a major…
Turkish Airlines (TK) has completed the longest nonstop flight in its history, carrying Italian football club Juventus from Perth Airport (PER) in Australia to Turin (TRN), Italy, in a special…
The twin-engine plane, which the Western Australian government says is the only aircraft of its type operated by an Australian law enforcement agency, will be used for rapid response to emergencies…
Australian regional airline Alliance Airlines is taking steps to adjust its operational and organizational structures. The move follows the revision of the…
Bell Textron has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. The company claims this is a major milestone as…
Capital A’s logistics venture Teleport and Avalon Airport Melbourne have signed a partnership agreement to establish Avalon as Teleport’s latest operations hub in Victoria, Australia. Teleport…
