An experimental solar powered light aircraft has made the first flight of the type at night, demonstrating its ability to continue flying on battery power for an extended period of time. The Solar Impulse aircraft, which has a 64.3m span wing with 12,000 solar cells built into it and is powered by four electric motors,
Cessna agent Aeromil Pacific will display a new glass cockpit Cessna 172 in Martin Place in the heart of the Sydney CBD for three days later this month, the centrepiece of a display aimed at generating fresh interest in aviation and flying in the broader general public. “This has never been done before, I am
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has announced he has approved Moorabbin Airport’s 2010 Master Plan. Under the master plan, which covers development over the next two decades, Moorabbin Airport will, according to the Minister: “build additional aviation infrastructure such as hangars, maintenance facilities and parking bays, as well as provide for engineering and avionics
The Australia Aviation Associations Forum, which represents a number of local industry bodies, has condemned the move by the federal government to increase taxation on aviation fuel, which it says could cost the industry in excess of $20 million per year. “The surprise announcement of a 25 per cent increase in fuel tax in the
The South Australian Aviation Museum has launched an appeal to raise funds to keep Jon Johanson’s record breaking RV-4 aircraft in Australia. The homebuilt flew around the world in both directions and across both Polar regions, and is under threat of being sold to the USA unless an appeal to buy the aircraft is successful.
Airservices Australia and the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia have extended their sponsorship agreement for a further three years, which provides for scholarships to assist young pilots to complete their training. The sponsorship agreement supports the RFACA Learn to Fly Scholarship Competition that will see four Australians assisted to achieve their pilot’s licence