Ahead of the introduction of new regulations in December, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is mounting a final communications campaign that the authority’s chief, John McCormick, said is to “dispel any concerns that may have developed within the aviation community”. In a letter to pilots to describe the new licencing regulations that come into
Parafield Airport is again offering a Youth Flying Scholarship in 2014 for one person from the local northern Adelaide region wanting to train to become a commercial pilot. The scholarship, which is valued at $60,000 and covers all tuition fees and uniforms, is open to anyone aged between 18 and 25 who is active or
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, who also has responsibility for aviation, will officially open the RAAA convention. Being held at the Palmer Coolum Resort on the Sunshine Coast from October 9 to 11, Truss will formally open proceedings at 0830 on Thursday 10th. It will be one of the first opportunities for the aviation
BAE Systems is diversifying its Australian business portfolio with Tigerair awarding it a five-year contract to provide base maintenance services. It is the first non-military engineering support contract BAE has won in Australia. The work, which began on October 1, will be conducted at Tigerair’s Melbourne engineering facilities. Tigerair Australia CEO, Rob Sharp, said the
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) has announced the winners of its 2013 scholarships. RAAA Ansett Aviation Training Scholarship: With a total value of $22,000, winners will complete a full endorsement on either the Beechcraft Super Kingair B200 or Fairchild Metroliner III/23 aircraft types. The 2013 winners are: Scott Gregory from Regional Express and
CASA is holding a series of briefings for pilots on new licensing regulations, which take effect from December 4 2013. The briefings will be held simultaneously on Monday October 21 between 1800 and 2100 in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member