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Nominations are now open for the 2027 CASA Wings Awards, with a new category recognising GA Business of the Year added to this year's lineup. Read more
HARS Aviation Museum at Shellharbour Airport will open its doors to a rare lineup of aircraft this weekend for June Tarmac Days, including the recently arrived John Travolta Boeing 707.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport will welcome its first passengers on 25 October 2026, with freight operations commencing earlier on 26 July, the federal government has confirmed.
Two pilots with strong connections to general aviation and community flying have been recognised in the King's Birthday 2026 Honours List, announced by the Governor-General on 8 June.
Geoffrey Thomas, one of Australia's most recognised aviation journalists, has died in Perth aged 74 after a short illness.
Last month, CASA amended the Civil Aviation Orders to permit Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) holders to access controlled airspace.
The federal government's May 2026 budget has included two significant initiatives affecting general aviation
John Travolta's former Boeing 707, donated to HARS Aviation Museum in 2017, has finally arrived at its new home at Albion Park after a painstaking dismantling and shipping process from Georgia, USA.
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.
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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.
