Speaking exclusively with Australian Aviation, Arcadia Capital partner Sam Walker said “practically speaking” there will be “no changes at all” to Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) after the deal is finalised, including to its management team. 

Perth-based electric aviation startup FlyOnE is aiming to introduce a zero-emission regional air taxi network in Western Australia in 2026, with a new deal to secure 28 electric fixed-wing aircraft.

Queensland's international border restrictions are set to finally fall after 90 per cent of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated, however, questions have been raised about when, or even if, Queensland will actually hit the mark.

Dubbed Aviation Training Partners, the consortium is made up of Arcadia Capital, "affiliates of the leadership team" at Bridger Aerospace Group, as well as Bain Capital Credit - notably a subsidiary of Bain Capital, the recent purchaser of Virgin Australia.