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The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia has called for urgent clarification from CASA and the federal government over a Budget measure that could introduce an annual registration charge for every VH-registered aircraft in the country. Read more
A specialist aerial firefighting organisation says ongoing certification delays are preventing four Transall C-160 fixed-wing tankers from being deployed in Australia, despite the aircraft completing comprehensive flight evaluations.
CASA takes to the skies over western Sydney this week for a final round of instrument approach checks ahead of the new airport's opening.
An ATSB report published yesterday has isolated 18 safety themes in Australia's aerial firefighting culture.
A public meeting will be held next month to gauge interest in reforming the Crookwell Aero Club, with the aim of securing the long-term future of Crookwell Aerodrome
Queensland aeromedical operator LifeFlight will take delivery of its 17th Leonardo AW139 helicopter next week, as the platform approaches 20 years of service in Australia.
The Australian aviation community is mourning the loss of Bob Tait OAM, one of the country's most beloved aviation educators, who died on 6th May 2026 aged 84.
After two years medically grounded, Australian pilot Stefan Drury has been waiting on word from CASA about his flying future.
This week we're sharing Microsoft's latest release for Flight Simulator World Update 21: Australia.
The ATSB has welcomed air traffic control changes made by Airservices Australia in response to a pair of serious runway excursions involving large passenger airliners at Melbourne Airport in 2023.
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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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Jabiru establishes dedicated European dealership
5 May 2026Bundaberg-based aircraft and engine manufacturer Jabiru has announced a new European partnership with JDM Aviation, establishing Jabiru Europe as a centralised dealership for aircraft, engines, parts and maintenance support across the continent.
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Preliminary report: R44 crash near Cataract National Park
4 May 2026The ATSB has published a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter north-east of Tenterfield, in northern NSW, in March.
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Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL
13 Jan 2026The Generation 6 aircraft represents the first-ever candidate for certification of an autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft in the U.S.
