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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has opened a fresh round of consultation on proposed changes to The Oaks aerodrome information on the Sydney visual terminal chart (VTC), along with associated changes near Camden Airport. Read more
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking feedback on three proposals affecting drone and rocket operations, remote pilots and training providers.
Newcastle Airport has been named Australia's Airport of the Year, WA-based Maroomba Airlines took out Domestic Airline of the Year and LifeFlight secured its third consecutive EMS Business of the Year award, at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards.
A Piper Saratoga light aircraft conducted a power-off forced landing at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, when the engine was starved of fuel, an ATSB investigation report details.
Aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) holding qualifications from the United Kingdom and the United States can now apply for an Australian Part 66 licence under a new recognition pathway introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Bell's 525 Relentless is continuing its long journey to certification after the company completed cold weather testing recently.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has released the latest edition in its Stay OnTrack series, a guide designed to help VFR pilots plan and conduct flights into, out of and around the Sydney region.
This week's video takes a look at CASA's crash comic as it breaks down a real close call after take-off, caused by a pilot broadcasting on an outdated frequency.
Based on the Jabiru J430 single-engine models, the experimental kit J432 (there are plans for a factory-built airplane) on display at AirVenture has two pod-mounted 80-hp Jabiru engines, Garmin avionics, and a 125-knot cruise speed.
In this Explaining the Rules animation, CASA breaks down how ARFU and PAL systems work.
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6 May 2025
A known glider and LSA builder, Slovenian company Pipistrel also offers two certified airframes with very different power plants.
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RAAus reappoints Michael Linke as CEO as Milera steps down
30 Jul 2026Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) has confirmed the reappointment of Michael Linke as Chief Executive Officer, following Maxine Milera's decision to step down from the role.
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ATSB releases Jericho R22 helicopter accident preliminary report
14 Jun 2026The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation of the in-flight break-up of a Robinson R22 helicopter in central Queensland on 20 April this year.
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Joby Aviation strikes manufacturing alliance with Toyota
8 Jul 2026US eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation has entered a joint venture with Japanese auto giant Toyota to establish production facilities as electric urban mobility aircraft creep closer to commercial reality.