Four Australian innovators were presented with Aerospace Australia Industry Innovation Awards at Avalon on Wednesday afternoon. The winners include a Melbourne company that, with the government’s Defence Science and Technology Group, has become the prime contractor for corrosion management on the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet; a Brisbane company that has adapted CSIRO research
Lockheed Martin, GMV and Inmarsat are to participate in a Geoscience Australia-led project that aims to improve the accuracy, integrity and availability of basic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, such as those currently provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
Australia’s general aviation sector will have a direct line of communication with the federal government as part of a newly-formed advisory group. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester has established the advisory group as part of efforts to improve consultation with those involved in general aviation. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
February’s Australian International Airshow at Avalon will devote part of the week-long event to discuss the practical applications of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), commonly known as drones. Avalon’s “Drone Showcase” is on from Friday March 3 to Sunday March 5 and its conference program includes sessions on the use of these aircraft in industry, in
Aviation safety organisation Safeskies will host a morning seminar at the 2017 Australian International Airshow at Avalon. The session will focus on three safety areas – Royal Australian Air Force fast jets, air traffic management and recreational aviation safety. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the
Boeing Defence Australia will work with the Indigenous Defence Consortium (IDC) as part of efforts to encourage more local businesses to participate in the manufacturing giant’s supply chain. The partnership with Boeing Defence Australia is the IDC’s latest collaboration with industry, having teamed up with shipbuilder DCNS and the University of South Australia in recent times to