AVALON AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW | TRADE DAYS 25-28 MARCH 2025 | AVALON AIRPORT, GEELONG, VICTORIA

AVALON AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW
TRADE DAYS 25-28 MARCH 2025
AVALON AIRPORT, GEELONG, VICTORIA

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LATEST NEWS

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06 March 2023
AVALON 2023 Numbers Confirm Largest Yet

AVALON 2023 numbers have confirmed the industry trade days were the largest ever.

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28 February 2023
Innovation Awards Winners Announced at AVALON 2023

Congratulations to the Australian innovators that have been awarded as winners and highly commended in the AVALON 2023 Innovation Awards, this year worth $100,000.

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SPACE CAMP 2024

Applications are now open to secondary students and teachers from around Australia to attend an all-expenses paid trip to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Camp in the United States.

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ENDEAVOUR SCHOLARSHIP MISSION #10 ANNOUNCED

Four Australian students have been awarded the 2023 Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship to spend a week at Space Camp USA.

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Northrop Grumman Opens State of the Art Facility in Brisbane

Northrop Grumman Australia’s newly-modernised Brisbane Maintenance and Modification Centre (BMMC) opened this week, a major facility for the sustainment of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) aviation capability. 

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Airbus selects Blacktree Technology to provide military satcom services

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Blacktree Technology Pty Ltd of Perth, Australia, to provide the ground segment for the Airbus funded UHF military communications hosted payload on-board a commercial telecommunications satellite manufactured by Airbus.  

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NEW SPACE CAPABILITY MAPPING TOOL TO BE UNVEILED AT AVALON 2023

British space organisation The Satellite Applications Catapult, Australian space research organisation SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), and the UK Government have announced a new space supply chain mapping tool to showcase the United Kingdom (UK) and Australian space sector capabilities.

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BIGGEST AVALON YET, READY FOR LAUNCH

The 2023 Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defence Exposition (AVALON 2023) will open its gates on Tuesday as the largest AVALON ever, with exhibition space sold out for the first time in the biennial event’s 30-year history

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DEFENCE COMMUNITY DOGS SUPPORTING DEFENCE PERSONNEL

The Defence Community Dogs (DCD) program gives rescued and re-homed dogs a second chance, rehabilitates inmates who train the dogs for 250 plus hours and helps Australian Defence Force (ADF) Veterans to rebuild - literally saving lives.

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DEFENCE SPACE COMMAND READY TO ROCKET

For the first time ever, Defence Space Command will be at AVALON 2023 highlighting the criticality of space and our vision for Australian space power.

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Next Generation Stress Imaging Shortlisted for Innovation Awards

Shortlisted for AVALON 2023 National and SME Innovation Awards, 1MILLIKELVIN, in partnership with the Defence, Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has developed a next-generation stress imaging camera system that can image 'real' stress in real-time.

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SHARK SKIN INSPIRED INNOVATION SHORTLISTED FOR AWARD

Drawing inspiration from the low-drag properties of shark skin, manufacturer MicroTau has been shortlisted for an AVALON 2023 Innovation Award for its use of riblet surfaces in aviation applications. 

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PASSING THE MIC - A NEW LOOK COMMENTARY TEAM FOR AVALON 2023

For more than 30 years, those attending the Australian International Airshow at Avalon (AIRSHOW) have been guided through the flying displays by commentator Peter Meehan OAM. 

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SMES TO MEET THE PRIMES AT AVALON 2023

BenchOn, in conjunction with Hays and Michael Fairweather & Associates, will run its successful popular 'Meet the Primes' program at #Avalon2023 to help small to medium businesses better understand and connect with Australia's primes.

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UPGRADE TO GROWLER CAPABILTY ANNOUNCED

The Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet will be strengthed with the announcement of an upgrade to EA-18G Growler capability through Project AIR 5349 Phase 6 - Advanced Growler.

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​RINGMASTERS PREPARE FOR AIRSHOW 2023

An exhilarating but safe air display is the name of the game for the AVALON 2023 Ringmasters. Find out more about the team behind the flying displays. 

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GEELONG CAPABILITY ON DISPLAY AT AVALON 2023

In a first for the trio, City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) will have a joint exhibition display at AVALON 2023.

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Student Applications for Space Camp are now open

Entries are now open to aspiring astronauts to be part of the 2023 Endeavour Scholarship Mission Team # 10 - TEAM AUSTRALIA at Space Camp in Alabama, USA.

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COMPOSITE 3D PRINTING ACCESSIBLE TO INDUSTRY

Markforged is collaborating with Australian industry and giving open access to its composite 3D printer.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY IN LOW EARTH ORBIT IN THE HUB

Find out how LeoLabs Australia is keeping up with the complexities of the space environment in low Earth orbit, as part of the AVALON 2023 Hub conference program. 

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SOLAR POWERED FLIGHT ON DISPLAY

Drone manufacturer XSun Australia will bring its solar-powered uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for static display at AVALON 2023. 

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SEEKING SECONDARY STUDENTS FOR SPACE CAMP

Students with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and who dream of going to into space, can now begin planning their submission to win a scholarship to Space Camp in the United States.

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NOMINATE YOUR ORGANISATION AS 'STUDENT FRIENDLY' AT AVALON

AVALON 2023 will present its comprehensive Careers and Skills program at this year's event and is inviting exhibiting industry to participate. 

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ASP PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT CAREER PATHS

The Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division (RAeS AD) in conjunction with AVALON 2023 organiser AMDA Foundation has this week launched the AVALON 2023 Aerospace Student Professional (ASP) Program.

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INNOVATION AWARD SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

Twelve Australian innovators have been shortlisted for the prestigious AVALON 2023 Innovation Awards.

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Nelson, Fernandez Appointed to Senior Boeing Roles

Boeing has announced that Dr. Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International and Maria Fernandez PSM to take his place as President of Boeing Australia.

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Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Introduce the B-21 Raider

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the United States Air Force have unveiled the B-21 Raider.

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South Korea's Black Eagles to fly at AVALON 2023

In an Australian first, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Black Eagles Aerobatic Team has confirmed it will perform at AVALON 2023.

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CASA RELEASES DRAFT VERTIPORT GUIDELINES
Australia's air regulator, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has today released draft guidleines for air taxi vertiports.

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ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR INNOVATION

Entries for the AVALON 2023 Innovation Awards have been extended until December 5.

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TRADE AND INDUSTRY REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is now open for dedicated Trade and Industry Sessions of the AVALON 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition.

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INNOVATION PITCHFEST EOIs NOW OPEN
Cutting-edge Australian companies and research centres are invited to present to an international audience of engaged potential customers as part of the AVALON 2023 Innovation Pitchfest.

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FLYERS MARKET - SELL DIRECT FOR LESS AT AVALON

Be part of AVALON 2023's designated retail precinct and sign up for your stand in Flyers Market.

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AUSTRALIAN SCIENTIST SELECTED AS EU ASTRONAUT

Australia's first first female astronaut has been selected as part of the European Space Agency's astronaut class of 2022.


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BABCOCK TO DELIVER HIGH FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION UPGRADE

The Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) High Frequency Communication System (DHFCS) is set for a major capability upgrade under a program to be delivered by Babcock Australasia worth AU$877 million over 10 years.

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AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION

Australia and Japan this week signed a landmark Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation (JDSC), renewing a 2007 commitment to closer defence and security cooperation.