The latest industry news for the aviation and aerospace sectors.


ACCC maintains attack on airport market power

The Australian competition watchdog has stepped up its campaign to have major airports more effectively regulated.

Safeskies 2011 just two weeks away

Safeskies 2011 gets underway in Canberra on Tuesday 25 October.

The Week in Brief 6 October 2011

Qantas, AA tie-up; Rex to Newcastle; electric-powered aircraft; and more.

Inaugural Aviation and Aerospace Industry Survey to map industry outlook

You're invited to participate in the first 'Aviation and Aerospace Industry Survey', which is designed to map industry sentiment and outlook.

Aviation Australia celebrates 10 years.

Queensland premier Anna Bligh joined the staff at Aviation Australia this week to celebrate the organisations 10th Anniversary.

IATA numbers reveal slowing demand

IATA's August traffic figures show that, while passenger demand was up 4.5 per cent over the previous August, this represents a significant slowing.

US grapples with pilot shortage challenge

The FAA is to propose a minimum experience requirement for airline co-pilots of 700 hours flight time.

The Week in Brief 29 September 2011

Asia Pacific regional jets; Airbiz award; Indonesian safety; Safeskies band; and more.

Airservices Australia's temporary radar for Cairns to enter service

Airservices temporary radar at Machans Beach. (Airservices Australia)

Airservices Australia has announced its transportable radar that has been installed at Machans Beach will become operational from tomorrow.

University of Queensland team to speak at NASA symposium

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is taking steps towards commercialising space travel. (Mark Greenberg)

A University of Queensland team has been named to make a presentation at the forthcoming NASA 100 Years Starship symposium.

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