Australia

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian government has approved Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
It would mark the first orbital flight of an Australian-made rocket.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The combined operating profit of the four largest defense contractors jumped an estimated 72% to 2.1 trillion won ($1.5 billion).
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation is expanding in Australia with the construction of a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Adrian Schofield
Canberra has issued a new commitment of support for Rex, saying government acquisition of the carrier is a contingency option if buyers cannot be found.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian Defense Department has awarded a contract to CEA Technologies to build 14 phased array radars (MMPAR).
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia has moved a step closer to gaining the regulatory approvals it needs for enhanced ownership and operational links with Qatar Airways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
A joint effort between Lockheed Martin Australia and the University of New South Wales is underway to develop a hypersonic flight testbed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Eve Air Mobility has conducted the first test of the pusher propulsion motor on its full-scale prototype electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
Warsaw said it expects deliveries in 2029-35.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at addressing the key challenges of charging infrastructure and pilot training.
Advanced Air Mobility

By James Pozzi
With relatively few third-party MRO providers operating in Australia, the country is looking at ways to bridge gaps in personnel, technology and capability.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Financing from the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative will directly support agreements between U.S. manufacturers and global minerals suppliers.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Concerns about China’s muscular foreign policy are driving its neighbors to strengthen their military arsenals.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Australia Space Agency (ASA) has selected by the ELO2 Consortium to build the country’s first lunar rover, dubbed the "Roo-ver" by the public.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
Australia has shortlisted the Lockheed Martin PrSM and the Kongsberg NSM to form the country’s second long-range fires regiment.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Australian and British companies are working together on a passive and jam-resistant navigation system for missiles, as well as crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine
The new company, SNC AUS, will be based at Lot Fourteen, South Australia.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Adrian Schofield
Australian carrier Rex is requesting an extension of its administration deadline to find new investors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
Coinciding with Aviation Week's MRO Australasia, this week’s Flight Friday examines how the Asia-Pacific region and Australia are performing compared to 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Australia has cancelled a program to buy and field a geostationary military satellite program, saying it wants to invest in a multi-orbit constellation.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Australia will invest an initial $208 million to establish a local production facility for Lockheed Martin Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.
Supply Chain