Australian Aviation

2 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

Returning transport minister Catherine King has hinted that preserving Rex will be top priority in her second term. In a statement issued after her reappointment, King stated that “preserving regional aviation” would form part of a “significant agenda” during the next three years. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

3 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Catherine King has been confirmed to retain her position as federal transport minister, despite a controversial Labor reshuffle. King served in the position during Anthony Albanese’s first term, and was responsible for the introduction of the aviation green and white papers, which charted a course for the sector until 2050. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

3 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

More than 40 aircraft are scheduled to take part in the 2025 Outback Air Race, a 3,800-kilometre time trial across Australia aimed at raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The event will begin on 22 August in Uluru, Northern Territory, and conclude on 8 September in Carnarvon, Western Australia. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

3 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

Australia’s aviation industry stands on the brink of finally surpassing pre-COVID passenger flight numbers after recording its best day in five years last month. On 17 April, during the recent Easter holidays, there were 2,717 flights across Australia, the best figures since 2020. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

4 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

The ATSB has praised a helicopter pilot who identified a safe place to land while encountering engine issues flying over rocky terrain in the Northern Territory. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.