Ballina Aero Club to open new clubhouse
The Ballina Aero Club will open its new clubhouse on Saturday June 7. The new building has been completed by a volunteer group comprising club members and local businesses and sponsors who have provided time and materials. The Aero Club amalgamated with the Ballina Ultralight Flying Club in 2003, and currently has about 40 members.
RAAA launches 2014 scholarships
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is calling for applications for its 2014 pilot and engineering scholarships. In a media statement, the RAAA said it is proud to join with member organisations to be able to assist tomorrow’s pilots and engineers, and wishes to thank Ansett Aviation Training, Hawker Pacific/Australian Avionics, Jeppesen Australia and
Rex opens Saab 340 sim
Regional Express has officially opened its new Saab 340 full flight simulator (FFS) at its Wagga Wagga-based Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA). The opening ceremony was held in conjunction with a Rex cadet graduation ceremony, and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure for Regional Development, Warren Truss. “Rex is an integral
Victorian govt to provide aviation innovation grants
The Victorian government has announce it will offer a series of grants totalling $500,000 to encourage innovation in the state’s aviation industry. Minister for Aviation Industry, Gordon Rich-Phillips said the grants were designed to promote aviation research projects and that they would assist companies in engaging with international aviation markets and global supply chains. “Grants
Sydney Uni researcher wins UAS challenge
University of Sydney robotics researcher and PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR), Daniel Wilson has been awarded first place in the 2014 International Simulink Challenge. Developed using MathWorks’ Simulink software, the winning ‘Skymaster’ is an autopilot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which was designed as part of efforts to meet engineering
The Victorian state government has awarded a 10-year contract for Ambulance Victoria helicopter services to Australian Helicopters. The new contract will see two new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters acquired and operated by the company, and adds to the existing contract the company already has in place with the government for services at Warrnambool and Essendon. “We are
