Pilots operating in the Sydney basin are being urged to prepare now for significant airspace changes taking effect on 9 July 2026, ahead of the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport later this year. Read more
The federal government's May 2026 budget has included two significant initiatives affecting general aviation
A pilot who survived a Van’s RV-8 light aircraft accident near Gladstone in Queensland was likely wearing a 5-point restraint, an ATSB final report notes.
General aviation shipments for the first quarter of 2026 have shown encouraging results, with piston-engined aeroplanes recording figures 6.4% above those for Q1 2025
Artificial intelligence and its potential impact on regional aviation will be a major focus of the 2026 Regional Aviation Association of Australia convention in Cairns next month.
The operator of Bankstown Airport has moved to reassure tenants and pilots that it has no plans to convert the site to residential use
The federal government has delivered financial relief to 34 regional and remote airports affected by the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines
CASA and Airservices Australia hosted a joint webinar in late May, walking pilots and operators through the significant airspace changes taking effect on 9 July 2026, ahead of the opening of Western Sydney International Airport.
Wings over Shellharbour 2026 delivered another spectacular weekend of aviation at Shellharbour Airport on the NSW south coast.
This short documentary from Angel Flight Australia puts a human face on what it means when your postcode determines your access to healthcare, and how volunteer pilots are helping to change that.
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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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RotorTech 2026 wraps with record numbers and a glimpse of aviation's future
18 May 2026Australian Flying headed to Brisbane for RotorTech 2026, where record numbers and a growing focus on advanced air mobility signalled a sector hitting its stride.
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Yarra Drones to build AAM command centre at Latrobe Regional Airport
7 May 2026Latrobe City Council has appointed Melbourne-based Yarra Drones to design and establish an Advanced Air Mobility Command Centre at Latrobe Regional Airport in Victoria's Gippsland region, backed by Victorian State Government funding.