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Can you use a drone for hunting or fishing in Australia?
Anglers and hunters may be surprised to discover whether or not you can use a drone for hunting or fishing in Australia.
ATSB Senate Inquiry into Angel Flight crash investigation
The ATSB is the subject of a new Senate Inquiry, which will investigate the safety bureau's report of a 2017 Angel Flight crash.
When will the Boeing 737 Max fly again?
There's no telling for sure when the Boeing 737 Max will fly again, but could the aircraft possibly be in the air by the end of 2019?
New drone registration and accreditation rules come into effect late 2019
From late 2019, new CASA drone registration and accreditation rules will come into effect as regulation over remotely piloted aircraft systems tighten.
Airspace Assessment Case Study: Melbourne City Council Development Approval through Flight Path
Recent Melbourne City Council turmoil reveals the importance of conducting proper airspace assessments.
Australian farm uses aircraft detection lighting system to assist planes
An Australian wind farm has employed a radar-activated aircraft detection lighting system to assist aeroplanes approaching it.
Overview of the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill 2019
The Australian Senate is currently debating the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill 2019, which presents a small but significant change to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (Cth).
Rex Airline Audit Concludes Airline Safe
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority conducted an audit of Regional Express (Rex) Airlines, concluding that there are no safety issues with its aircraft.
ATSB Safety Advisory Notice: Is your aircraft capable of handling intentional spins?
The ATSB has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to training organisations, requiring them to check whether their training aircraft are suitably equipped to handle intentional spinning.
Boeing 737 Max Aviation Legal Issues
The Boeing 737 Max crisis has raised several aviation legal issues and has led to significant amounts of litigation. We take a look at some of these issues.
Aviation Safety in Urban Airspace: Observing New York’s Helicopter Crash
A deadly helicopter crash in New York raises concerns over aviation safety in urban airspace. Can there be safe air navigation in the urban jungle?
Rise of the Uber Air Taxi
Uber is embracing aviation, creating the ‘Uber Air Taxi’ which is set for a trial in Melbourne.