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Bundaberg’s CQUniversity Australia and the Australian Flight Academy (AFA) have teamed up to launch a new commercial pilot training program as part of CQUniversity’s undergraduate aviation programs. The program, which includes about 200 hours of flight time, will be combined with CQUniversity’s current Diploma of Aviation Theory in a 52-week course. It includes training up

Griffith University has entered into an agreement with Cathay Pacific that will give its aviation students an opportunity to secure a position in Cathay’s Advance Entry Cadet program. The airline sponsored 32-week course will commence when successful students obtain their Commercial Pilots Licence and have met required hours under Hong Kong licensing regulations. This content

The Federal Parliament has passed legislation that will see full body scanners installed at security queues across Australia’s international airports. The scanners, unlike machines that have proven controversial in the US, display only a generic ‘stick figure’ outline of passengers while highlighting items hidden under clothing. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Airservices Australia has begun construction of an en route radar in the Pilbara region of WA. The radar, at Paraburdoo, comes in response to  a significant increase in air traffic due to the mining sector, Airservices said. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest