The World of Aviation

The Wings Over Illawarra Airshow will hold a special screening of the documentary “Spitfire” on November 11 2018 to raise money for the charity Legacy.

This edition of the Australian Aviation podcast talks with Graham Millett, chief executive of the Western Sydney Airport being built at Badgerys Creek.

Virgin Australia plans to set up a pilot training school at Tamworth that chief executive John Borghetti describes as an “aviation centre of excellence”.

The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) plans to have eight aircraft on display at its November 9-11 Tarmac Days as Illawarra Regional Airport counts down to the return of regular public transport (RPT) flights.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has honoured highly-regarded aviation author Macarthur Job by dedicating its new media studio in his honour.

The RAAF Aircraft Research & Development Unit is commemorating the 75th anniversary of its establishment with a series of social and formal events in Adelaide in November and December.