An ATSB investigation into last year's airshow accident at Avalon has concluded the pilot commenced a high-energy aerobatic manoeuvre at half his usual entry height, leaving insufficient altitude to recover.

One of NSW's busiest regional airports, Ballina-Byron Gateway, will become controlled airspace from next week, with an interim control tower starting operations.

AvPlan EFB has launched a browser-based version of its flight planning platform, giving pilots and operators desktop access to their aviation data without requiring any software installation.

Over two days of the convention, delegates heard from politicians, upper-echelon aviation regulators, technology experts, mental health experts and industry insiders.

A fractured nose landing gear actuator rod has been identified as a key finding in the ATSB's ongoing investigation into the fatal Diamond DA42 accident at Adelaide's Parafield Airport on 29 April.

Red Bull Air Race World Champion and former Royal Australian Air Force wing commander Matt Hall has joined the broadcast team for Strike Fighter League (SFL), the world's first professional air combat digital sport.

A new book detailing the history of Melbourne Airport will hit shelves on 1 August, telling the story of how Tullamarine became what its authors describe as the world's first purpose-built Airport City.

CASA Director of Aviation Safety and CEO Pip Spence this week explained the reasoning behind introducing the new annual aircraft registration fee.

AMDA Foundation CEO Justin Giddings said this week that AMDA would soon establish a general aviation strategic funding program.

Regional airport owners and operators have until 28 July to apply for funding through Round 5 of the Federal Government's Regional Airports Program, with $15 million on offer for safety and accessibility upgrades.

From the spectacle of Warbirds Over Wanaka to the quiet power of a shared purpose, the July/August edition of Australian Flying spans the full breadth of what makes general aviation worth pursuing.

Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has approved the Brisbane Airport Master Plan 2026, clearing the way for development of one of Australia's busiest aviation hubs over the next two decades.

Albury Airport has opened an extension to Taxiway Alpha at the western end of its runway, completing a $2.88 million infrastructure upgrade funded through the federal government's Albury Wodonga Regional Projects initiative.

The 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.

Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has purchased two brand new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft from Utility Air, the exclusive Diamond Aircraft distributor for the region.

Sydney-based business support organisation Business NSW last week made eight recommendations to the Federal Government aimed at preserving regional airports in NSW.