An Australian project to develop a space-based augmentation system (SBAS) that promises navigational accuracy to less than 10 centimetres plans to commence trials in the aviation sector in June. In January 2017, the Commonwealth announced a two-year project to trial a Satellite Based Augmentation System, which uses space-based and ground-based aids to support the Global
It seems apt that thanks to the first non-stop scheduled flight between Australia and the UK we are all taking stock of the technological leap in passenger aviation over the past 70 years. Shift that focus to just a decade after the first true powered flights around 1903 and we are talking not a leap
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking feedback in response to an independent review of its new fatigue risk management rules. The review was announced in August 2017, when CASA deferred the introduction of Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1 in response to feedback from the aviation community. The final report, released on Thursday, said
Boeing is marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Boeing Research & Technology Australia (BR&T-Australia). Established in 2008, BR&T-Australia has worked with government and university partners to lead and collaborate on major technology projects spanning advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, defence, and virtual reality/augmented reality systems. “Our BR&T-Australia team strengthens our business by ensuring that the
The maiden flight of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, launched from Kennedy Space Centre at 7:45am AEST on February 7, was a monumental event. It represents a huge leap forward towards the return of human space exploration. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of
Ansett Aviation Training plans to offer pilot training at a new facility at Brisbane Airport featuring an ATR 72-600 full flight simulator. On January 28 2018, the Queensland government said Ansett Aviation Training had chosen Brisbane Airport as the base for its new training centre which will have three flight simulators. In addition to the