Independent panel to oversee Sydney air traffic control

The federal government has committed $10 million to finish upgrades at flood-damaged Cloncurry Airport, a key FIFO hub for North West Queensland’s mining industry.

Downer Group has been awarded the contract to upgrade Albany Airport, with construction due to start in late 2026.

CASA last week published consultation feedback on two new operational classifications that would not require an Air Operators Certificate despite being closely associated with revenue flights.

Sydney-based charter operator Navair has taken delivery of a new Embraer Phenom 300E

Worn latch and internal sub-parts led to the disconnection of part of a pilot’s five-point restraint during an aerobatic manoeuvre, resulting in minor injuries and a loss of control, an ATSB investigation report details.

Giovanni Pascale Langer has been appointed CEO of Tecnam, with his father Paolo Pascale Langer moving into the role of President.

Do you know what conditions can cause windshear? This animation explains how sudden changes in wind speed or direction can affect your aircraft, especially during take-off and landing.

This crash comic shows how the wind did not change as forecast while pilots were using different runways, putting aircraft on converging paths.

A low cloud day in Melbourne means two IFR plans, and a flight that throws up one problem after another.