Staff reporter

The sixth annual Australian Space Awards was held Wednesday, 28 May at Ilumina in Sydney in the presence of Australia’s space community.

A C-27J Spartan aircraft and aircrew from No. 35 Squadron were deployed to conduct extensive aerial surveillance patrols, tasked with detecting and deterring illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing threats in the region.

The crew member was on flight QF520 from Sydney to Brisbane aboard the 737-800 VH‑VYK when it encountered turbulence on descent. Three cabin crew were unrestrained shortly after the seatbelt sign was lit up, with one suffering a broken ankle; the third sustained facial injuries.

The fourth annual Australian Aviation Awards spotlights the top-performing aviation professionals and businesses across the nation, run in support of principal partner, UNSW Sydney. 

Now in its fourth year, the Australian Aviation Awards is an nationwide platform of recognition for leading individuals and businesses across Australian aviation.

Now in its seventh year, the Australian Defence Industry Awards identifies the top businesses and professionals across Australia’s defence industry, with aerospace companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Thales and Babcock Australasia all appearing in the list of nominees.