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The wait is finally over: more than 160 of the best in Australian aviation have been named as finalists for this year’s Australian Aviation Awards.
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Now in its fourth year and backed by Principal Partner UNSW Sydney, the awards shine a spotlight on the people and businesses driving Australia’s aviation industry forward.
From hundreds of entries, 164 finalists have made the cut.
The finalist field spans the sector’s breadth, including executives, aviators, trainers, technologists, technicians and crew, alongside students, academics, and businesses large and small.
Individual finalists include representatives from Northrop Grumman, Sikorsky Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, Virgin Australia and Wagga Air Centre.
In the group categories, Cairns Airport, AirAsia, Jet Zero Australia, Airservices Australia, Airbus Australia Pacific and Safran Helicopter Engines Australia are among those in the running.
Finalists will go head-to-head across 11 individual and 18 group categories, with the top-scoring individual taking home the night’s biggest honour: the Excellence Award.
It all comes down to a black-tie gala at The Star, Sydney, on Thursday 6 August 2026, the ultimate chance for aviation professionals to rub shoulders with the industry’s best, from rising stars to seasoned leaders.
Click here to view the complete list of finalists.
The Australian Aviation Awards exist to recognise the people pushing the sector forward, giving finalists a platform to showcase their achievements and raise their profile nationally.
Developed by Momentum Media, Australian Aviation and a panel of industry experts, the awards methodology blends quantitative and qualitative judging, covering growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence and contribution to the sector.
Australian Aviation congratulates all finalists.
The full finalist list and ticket details are available now, with winners to be revealed at the gala on 6 August.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
Winners will be announced at the black-tie gala ceremony on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at The Star in Sydney.
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