iscoverA Piper PA-30 Twin Engine Comanche aircraft, VH-8MN, was tasked with taking off and landing at both ends of the runway in daylight, dusk and nighttime conditions to ensure the airport’s 3,000 Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) were fit for purpose ahead of the 2026 opening.
When it opens in 2026, WSI will be capable of welcoming five million passengers, but that will rocket to 80 million by 2063. To put those figures in context, that’s almost twice as many as the regular Sydney Kingsford Smith today.
The federal government says the airport is now 80 per cent complete, with internal works such as lounges, departure areas and retail space able to proceed in the weatherproof building. The roof also features more than 6,000 solar panels to help power the airport.
Tom Smith, who will take over from airport owner Aeria Management Group’s incumbent CEO Daniel Jarosch, has served as AMG COO for the past two years.
All the changes from CASA's aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This issue two CA-18s swap hands and firefighting aircraft arrive.
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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.
New allocations REG. / No. ALLOC. / TYPE / SERIAL No. / DATE / OPERATOR / PREVIOUS REG. AMD] 6] Beech B300C Super King Air 350] FM-88] 25/11/20] Pel-Air Aviation, PO Box 807 Mascot NSW 1460] N88FM ATZ] 6] MBB BK117B-2] 7074] 10/11/20] Rotor-Lift, 1 Long St Cambridge Tas 7170] ZK-IFL D-HDPS D-HMBF EC-EVT D-HBNV
Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the designs, completed by Australian-founded founded company Multiplex, were largely inspired by the natural beauty of Australia and the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage, and had sustainability in mind too.
Round seven of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade (RAU) Program will see $9 million spent on work such as improving runway surfaces or installing lighting.
News briefs from across aviation Defence News The RAAF’s 36 Squadron is using the popular DJI Phantom 4 drone to conduct visual inspections of its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Using the consumer-level drone, which retails for around $1,100, means 36SQN maintenance personnel can inspect hard-to-access areas of the aircraft, including its 16.8-metre high vertical stabiliser,
Aviation’s quest for a sustainable future Depending on which statistics are used, most credible observers and aviation analysts suggest commercial aviation is responsible for between two and 10 per cent of contributions to global warming. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) agrees with two per cent: “In 2017, civil aviation, as a whole, emitted around
News briefs from across aviation GE Aviation’s 747 flying testbed with the GE9XTM engine on the wing took off from Victorville in California at about 1040 on March 14. ge aviation AIRLINER NEWS Embraer has officially delivered its first E190-E2 to launch customer Norway-based Wideroe. The ceremony took place at Embraer’s São José dos Campo
Perth Airport has taken out the capital city airport of the year award at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) national conference. The AAA recognised Perth Airport for its “initiatives to significantly enhance the experience for all users and visitors; and its commitment to the local community”. In November 2015, the airport opened the doors to
Three new types are shown in this month’s New Allocations, a single-seat ultralight helicopter, a four-seat homebuilt tourer and a Canadianbuilt go anywhere four-seater. Mark Rindel’s Innovator Mosquito AHT is the latest design from the Innovator helicopter company and although there are three other Mosquito XEs on the local register this is the first XET.
Aero Adventure Aventura II XKP is the first of its type on the VH register although the local agent, Dieter Stuempfl, has his own aircraft on the RA-Aus register. Designed by American Bob Bailey the Aventura is a development of the Advanced Aeromarine Buccaneer. The aircraft comes in kit form from the Aero Adventure factory
Airservices and Airways pioneer ATM technologies Whichever way you look at air traffic control, Airservices Australia and Airways New Zealand are two of the world’s leading air navigation service providers (ANSPs). Australian Aviation examines the philosophy and technologies that set them apart. The message at Airservices Australia, one of the world’s most awarded ANSPs, is
The livery, which Boeing says saves time and expense compared to the full Boeing house colours (and is similar to that on 787 test aircraft ZA005), features a white fuselage with blue accents, an oversized figure ‘8’ on the tail and ‘747-8’ on the belly. After flight test this aircraft will be refurbished and repainted
New Allocations REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OWNER OR OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS ALY Corby CJ‑1 Starlet 354 2/10/09 Derek Hardie, 117 Empire Bay Dr Empire Bay 2257 BBS Jabiru J430 699 24/9/09 Gregory Morris, 41 Cooma Rd Narrabri NSW 2390 BDL Robinson R44 Raven II 10858 14/10/09 Jeff Harris Aviation, PO Box 386 Lennox Head NSW 2478 VH‑JJH BQY SIAI
Commercial Boeing Buys Vought 787 Business Following Recent Speculation, Boeing Announced on July 7 That It Had Reached Agreement With Vought Aircraft Industries to Acquire Its North Charelston, South Carolina Production Facilities Which Produce the Rear Sections of the Boeing 787. “integrating This Facility and Its Talented Employees Into Boeing Will Strengthen the 787 Program
