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A Royal Australian Air Force No.11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon taxies after landing at Avalon Airport during the Australian International Air Show 2025. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Aussie aviation “model programs in international cooperation”

11/04/202511/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1140 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon

Two programs designed to enhance the ADF air capability and increase regional security are the “model programs in international cooperation”,

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet on the ground at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Air show cleared for take-off

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 510 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airshow

The Australian International Airshow 2025 is ready to welcome the public over three action-packed days, concluding a month of preparation.

Australian Army Cadets, Sergeant Kyle Croghan, left, and Corporal Lewis Sanderson repair a racing drone at the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Mick Davis.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Australian Army Drone Racing Team retains international title

15/03/202316/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2127 Views 0 Comments Air Force Drone Racing Team, Army Cadets, Army Drone Racing Team, Avalon Airshow

In an epic battle to the finish, the Australian Army Drone Racing Team (AADRT) retained its championship title at the

News presenter and Air Force Reservist Wing Commander Peter Overton, centre, with Simon Hobbs, left, testing a flight simulator at Avalon Air Show. Photo by Alex Given.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Civilian bosses shown what Air Force has to offer

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1907 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Avalon Airshow, RAAF Reserve

Civilian employers of ADF reservists visited the Australian International Airshow, at Avalon, to see the best the Royal Australian Air

VIP guests during the reopening of the RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Faces of Air Force tell inspirational stories

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2158 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook

The RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook told the Royal Australian Air Force story through the service’s people in

Royal Australian Air Force airborne electronics analyst Corporal Steven Doyle displays the P-8A Poseidon while at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

ADF People

Avalon on the radar

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1586 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, No. 11 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon

Airborne electronics analyst (AEA) Corporal Steven Doyle, along with members of 11 Squadron and 92 Wing, showcased Australia’s multi-mission maritime

Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant Micheal Naawi promotes cultural awareness to Master Sergeant Jonathan Cowan (middle) and Master Sergeant Marcello Lindo of the United States Air Force during the Australian International Airshow 2023 at Avalon. Story by Flying Officer Shan Arachchi Galappatthy. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

ADF People

My culture, your culture, our culture

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1299 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Indigenous

The Australian International Airshow 23 (AIA23) has been showcasing a plethora of aircraft from all over the globe as well

Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual

Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC), Cadet Sergeant Finn Carpenter with a Diamond DA40 NG Star aircraft at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian & FLTLT Brett Moloney. Photo by Leading Aircraftmen Chris Tsakisiris.

CONTACT Cadets News Royal Australian Air Force

Cadets show off aircraft and gear at Avalon

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1786 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Avalon Airshow, Diamond DA40 NG, EFTS

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their aircraft, the Diamond DA40 NG at the Australian International Airshow 2023 as part

Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army personnel conduct the first joint refuelling task supporting Australian aircraft at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenants Steffi Blavius and Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF and Army team up on innovative refuelling task

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

The Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army worked together at the 2023 Australian International Airshow (AIA23) to create and

Group photo of Defence Space Command's first time participating at the Australian International Air Show 2023. Story by Flying Officer Shan Arachchi Galappatthy. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

First year of Defence Space Command

03/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1913 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Defence Space Command, No.1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU)

The increased significance of the space domain was clear at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), with the ADF’s space

Flight Lieutenant Maxim David, from 453 Squadron, and Michael Mihalic, from Airservices Australia, at work in the air traffic control tower at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by By Flying Officer Shan Arachchi Galappatthy. Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Air traffic controllers unite at Avalon

03/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2207 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, No. 44 Wing, No. 453 Squadron

The Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23) at Avalon has not only thrilled the crowds and shown off ADF capability but

The Roulettes at Wings Over Illawarra 2016. Photo by Brian Hartigan

Australian News What's on...

Big changes to Wings Over Illawarra under new management

03/03/202303/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2726 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Wings Over Illawarra

AMDA Foundation Limited – the organiser of the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria – will become the new operator of

Major Eun-Ho Yang from the Republic of Korea Air Force aerobatic team The Black Eagles sits in a Pilatus PC-21 from the Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team The Roulettes while Flight Lieutenant Ben Hepworth shows him the cockpit after a Friendship flight as part of the Australian International Air Show 2023. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Roulettes and Black Eagles display friendship and airmanship at Avalon

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3228 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Republic of Korea Air Force, Roulettes

In an historic moment, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) aerobatic team the Black Eagles and the Royal Australian

Leading Seaman Avation Support Alyssa Clark marshalls a US Army AH-64E Apache on the deck of HMAS Canberra while the ship is alongside at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story and photos by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

AH-64E Apache visits HMAS Canberra in Sydney

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments AH-64 Apache, Avalon Airshow, Aviation Command, Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra

A visiting US Army AH-64E Apache stopped by to say “howdy” to HMAS Canberra in Sydney last week, taking the opportunity

Two RAZER guided munitions under a STRIX drone – both new designs developed in Australia by BAE Systems Australia. Image supplied.

Australian News Science & Technology

Aussie-designed mid-size guided bombs unveiled at Avalon

28/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2521 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

BAE Systems Australia has announced the design and development of a new sovereign guided munition concept to be known as

Australian News Science & Technology

Surprise results at Avalon Innovation Awards

28/02/202328/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2313 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

In a first for the Avalon Innovation Awards, presented today on the first day of AVALON 2023, both the National

A STRIX mockup unveiled on the BAE Systems stand at the Avalon Airshow. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian News Science & Technology

BAE Systems unveils innovative new Aussie drone

28/02/202328/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3498 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

On day one at the International Airshow at Avalon, BAE Systems Australia unveiled a hybrid, tandem-wing, multi-domain and multi-role unmanned

The Korean Black Eagles aerobatic team of the Republic of Korea Air Force. Official photo.

Asia Australian News Videos

Korean Air Force aerobatic team to perform at Avalon

03/12/202203/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3878 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

The aerobatic flight demonstration team of the Republic of Korea’s Air Force has announced it will participate at the Australian

C-17 at Avalon. File photo by Brian Hartigan

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Avalon Airshow and Land Forces both postponed

13/05/202018/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2772 Views 1 Comment Avalon Airshow

Australian International Air Show at Avalon and Land Forces Conference in Brisbane have been pushed to the second half of next year because of COVID-19.

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