Jake Nelson
Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.WA government pumps more than $13m into aerial surf patrols
September 4, 2025 0 commentUnder the new three-year agreement, SLSWA will continue to deliver helicopter, jet-ski and beach patrols for safety and shark monitoring, as well as communications through its SurfCom centre and shark notifications on social media.
Read morePoor training kills, warn authors of general aviation study
September 4, 2025 0 commentAccording to official figures cited by the researchers, light aircraft account for over 90 per cent of aviation-related fatalities. More than half the studies reviewed found human factors, including pilot error, poor decision-making, and reduced situational awareness.
Read moreBankstown Airport greenlit for major hangar development
September 4, 2025 0 commentPart of Bankstown’s $60 million Aviation Hangar Project Major Development Plan (MDP), the project will see the construction of two new hangars and associated facilities, which will support up to 10 GA operations in the southwest Sydney region.
Read moreQantas swaps 737s with A220s on 2 Sunshine Coast routes
September 4, 2025 0 commentStarting February next year, the smaller jets will operate flights from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, replacing the 737s that currently operate these routes.
Read moreQld government pours almost $13m into aerial firefighting
September 3, 2025 0 commentQueensland Fire Department has secured an extension to the contract of its Large Air Tanker aircraft until the end of the 2026–27 fire season, with four additional services also made available until the end of the 2028–29 bushfire risk period.
Read moreEmbraer hands over the keys to Virgin’s first E190-E2
September 3, 2025 0 commentThe aircraft, Embraer’s 1,900th E-Jet delivered since the family was launched in 2004, is expected to arrive in Australia soon in preparation for the commencement of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines revenue flights in Western Australia next month.
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