Australian Aviation

In a pre-budget submission, Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW), an alliance of 15 regional centres across the state, has called more broadly for a boost in infrastructure spending, but is seeking extra support for aviation.

AIPA President Captain Andrew Marshall will deliver a session titled ‘Technology and the future of aviation’ designed to unveil the latest technology driving the industry forward. 

The airport has installed four new layover bays to support Code F aircraft like the A380, as well as upgrading two existing bays for Code E aircraft such as the 777, A340, or A350, with a flexible configuration to support up to six Code E or four Code E and two Code F aircraft.

Luke Gosling, special envoy for defence, veterans affairs and Northern Australia, recently travelled to Troughton Island and Mungalalu North Kimberley Airport in the region.

In its final report, the safety watchdog found that the crash of the Rockwell 695A Jetprop Commander light aircraft, registered VH-HPY, on 4 November 2023 was likely due to pilot hypoxia from a faulty pressurisation system of which operator AGAIR had been aware for some time.

Flight VA15 departed shortly before 3:30pm on the wet-leased Qatar Airways 777-300ER A7-BEE, a week after the launch of the first of Virgin’s restored long-haul services from Sydney on 12 June.