Australian Aviation

It comes after rival Rex was awarded the contract for Central Route 1, which connects the regional towns of Roma and Charleville to the state’s capital of Brisbane, after snagging the contract away from Qantas.

Formerly the Australian Association for Unmanned Systems, the new name marks a “subtle but significant” change, according to the association, which is the oldest and largest industry advocacy group for drones and the emerging urban air mobility sector in Australia.

Qantas is set to reinstate direct services from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Sydney from 14 February, after a nearly two-year hiatus of the route, as it ramps up its operations throughout Queensland.

While some staff from the department were reportedly subject to non-disclosure agreements, others have now spoken out about their experiences, with one staff member stating they felt “defeated and stressed” during their time at the company.

Boeing Defence Australia is set to deliver an extended suite of sustainment services over the life of the maritime patrol platforms under a new multimillion-dollar contract.

Australia’s transport safety investigator has urged the manufacturer of Cessna 210 aircraft, Textron Aviation, to address structural fatigue concerns after an in-flight breakup occurred in May 2019.