Month: May 2025
UN body finds Russia responsible for downing MH17
/ICAO found that Russia breached the prohibition under international law on the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight. The incident claimed the lives of 298 people in 2014.
Read more »Frankston hospital helipad complete
/The state government hopes the new landing pad will enable faster access for patients arriving by air and support transfers of critically ill patients to and from other health services across the state.
Read more »King keeps transport crown in ministerial reshuffle
/King served in the position during Anthony Albanese’s full first term, and was responsible for the introduction of the aviation green and white papers, which charted a course for the sector until 2050.
Read more »40 aircraft confirmed for 2025 Outback Air Race
/The event will begin on 22 August in Uluru, Northern Territory, and conclude on 8 September in Carnarvon, Western Australia.
Read more »Aviation on brink of surpassing pre-COVID flight numbers
/The figures, released as part of Airservices’ monthly Aviation Network Overview, come as the sector continues to be affected by cost-of-living issues and a decrease in business travel blamed on the rise of video calling.
Read more »Boeing and Wagner launch Toowoomba defence precinct
/Boeing Australia will produce and assemble its Boeing Airpower Teaming System – an autonomous defence aircraft – at the site.
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