Year: 2023

An ATSB investigation into the incident, which took place at Coonabarabran in NSW last year, concluded the move was “intentional” despite the pilot not having the correct licence to fly so low.  

The single and double-seat variant fighter was displayed beside a KAI Light Armed Helicopter and a FA-50 light combat jet at the event on 28 February.

A restructure of top positions means Cameron Wallace will in July be appointed as the new head of the Flying Kangaroo’s international operation, with current executive Andrew David departing later this year.

This year’s individual categories include those recognising pilots, engineers and executives, as well as groups such as airlines, airports and start-ups.

The incident is eerily similar to an occurrence earlier this month involving a larger Qantas Dreamliner sat at Newcastle Airport.

The new widebodies are already two years late and could be crucial to Qantas both launching new international routes or adding capacity to existing services.