The memorandum of understanding will see Wisk, a subsidiary of Boeing, and Airservices collaborate and share expertise on autonomous air mobility, with an estimated 1 million air taxi flights per year expected by 2043. Wisk is aiming to have air taxis in Brisbane by the 2032 Olympic Games.

The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single network.

In this special Australian Aviation video, Adam, Jake and Ben watch race footage from the victorious Australian Army Drone Racing Team – as well as some behind-the-scenes clips showing the racers in action.

September was also a record for Virgin Australia in Melbourne, with the airline carrying more passengers through its largest base at terminal 3 than any other month since it began operating to the city in May 2001.