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From the Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry

Gordon Rich-Phillips



The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC


The Victorian Coalition Government will invest $4.5 million over the next two years in new initiatives to support the development of Victoria’s world-class aviation and aerospace sector.
 

Colac Aerodrome will receive $163,000 under the Regional Aviation Fund to improve airfield facilities, the Victorian Coalition Government announced today.

More than 100 delegates from flying clubs around Australia have descended on Gippsland’s Latrobe Airport for the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia’s national conference.

Victoria’s blue skies will be the classroom for more Chinese airline pilots following the Victorian Coalition Government’s Super Trade Mission to China last year.

The Victorian Coalition Government has secured the Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport until 2025, Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips announced today.

Benalla is in the race to host the next World Gliding Championships after the Victorian Coalition Government recently announced funding to improve the town’s airfield.

Benalla aerodrome is set for a facelift thanks to a $210,000 grant from the Victorian Coalition Government's Regional Aviation Fund.

Premier Ted Baillieu and Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips have announced an historic partnership to create in Victoria a national aviation precinct to provide airlines with access to aviation training facilities, highly skilled workers and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

The Victorian Coalition Government has stepped in to rescue emergency air operations at Cohuna.

A Chinese aviation delegation visited Gippsland this week to inspect the locally designed and manufactured GippsAERO GA8 Airvan, Australia’s only locally manufactured aircraft, for potential sale in China.

Victoria’s world-class defence and aerospace industries offer a range of exciting and rewarding career paths for young Victorians, Minister Responsible for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips said today.

Minister for Aviation Gordon Rich-Phillips today congratulated Melbourne-based airline Jetstar on reaching its milestone of carrying 100 million passengers.

Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips today welcomed Virgin Australia’s plans to increase investment in Victoria by acquiring a 60 per cent stake in Tiger Airways.

The Victorian Coalition Government will spend more than $100,000 to upgrade Edenhope’s Aerodrome to improve access for air emergency services.

The final stage of Stawell Airport’s master plan is set to get underway thanks to $565,000 from the Victorian Coalition Government.

Now the Commonwealth has finally agreed to back Avalon Airport as the state’s second international airport, major airlines will be able to invest with greater certainty and Avalon can be realised as Victoria’s second international passenger airport, Premier Ted Baillieu said today.

Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher today welcomed Emirates Airlines’ first flagship Airbus A380 service for Victoria which touched down at Melbourne Airport today. Melbourne is the second Australian destination for Emirates A380 services.

Wednesday, 05 September 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed a significant investment from MyJet Aviation at Bendigo Airport that is expected to create six new jobs.

The multi-million dollar upgrade of Stawell Airport was officially opened today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan.

Victoria's position as a leader in aviation training has been reaffirmed with the opening of a new aircraft simulator.