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Bundaberg-based Jabiru Aircraft has dispatched more than 6,500 engines since the company was founded by Rodney Stiff in 1988. Today, it powers aircraft all around the world, and 2,000 of those engines can be found in Jabiru airframes. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the

Airbus has signed a pair of partnership agreements with Australian companies and institutions, signalling it plans to play a significant role in Australia’s space renaissance. Nicolas Chamusy, head of Space Systems for Airbus Defence and Space, said it was their intention to work with academia, SMEs and startup companies to develop Australia’s sovereign space capability,

Australia plans to build a paved runway on Antarctica, which would allow for better access to the continent during the winter months. The proposed runway would be located near the Davis Research Station, Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Minister for Energy and the Environment Josh Frydenberg said in a joint statement. This content

Space is cool again. That’s the view of Arianespace managing director and head of sales for Asia Pacific Vivian Quenet. While high-profile projects from the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson undoubtedly capture a lot of headlines, there is also a growing trend in smaller satellites, particularly among universities and entrepreneurs.