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From the Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry
The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC
Avalon Airport opens to general aviation
Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012
Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has today announced that Avalon Airport will open to general aviation, in a big win for the Geelong region.
Minister makes flying visit to Benalla and Mt Beauty
Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012
Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has urged Victoria's regional airports to apply for the Victorian Coalition Government's $20 million Regional Aviation Fund.
New flight simulators to help improve pilot safety
Thursday, 22 Mar 2012
Aviation research is reaching new heights in Victoria with a new, world class aviation laboratory.
Coalition welcomes plans for airport investment
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the release of Melbourne Airport's plans for a new domestic terminal.
Victoria and India sign up to new aviation and aerospace partnership
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012
Victoria and India have formalised a long-standing agreement to work together co-operatively to grow their aviation and aerospace industries, Victorian Minister Responsible for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips announced today.
Councils boost Victorian bid for defence pilot training
Friday, 17 Feb 2012
Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry, Gordon Rich-Phillips today welcomed a landmark agreement between the Wellington Shire and East Gippsland Shire Council to work together to attract a major defence pilot training project to Sale.
Applications invited for $20m Regional Aviation Fund
Friday, 10 Feb 2012
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips today invited applications from airports across regional Victoria to access the $20 million Regional Aviation Fund (RAF).
Victorian Government welcomes new Melbourne Airport investment
Thursday, 08 Dec 2011
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips welcomed today's announcement that Melbourne Airport would begin the consultation stage of its new $300 million terminal development early next year.
Boeing GoldCare services to be based in Victoria
Friday, 18 Nov 2011
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips welcomed today's announcement that Melbourne would provide Boeing GoldCare maintenance services to the Asia-Pacific region.
Dreamliner pays Melbourne a flying visit
Thursday, 17 Nov 2011
Victorians had a first glimpse of the new 787 Dreamliner when Boeing's 'next generation' aircraft touched down at Melbourne Airport today.
New options for Geelong’s general aviation sector
Friday, 28 Oct 2011
A study into the Geelong region's airport requirements for the next 30 to 50 years was released today at the City of Greater Geelong by the Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips.
Victorian Government welcomes Tiger Airways’ return to service
Friday, 12 Aug 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government welcomes this week's return of domestic air services by Tiger Airways Australia.
Victoria soars as global air traffic management leader
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
A new Centre for Advanced Studies in Air Traffic Management (CASIA) opened in Melbourne today, firmly putting Victoria on the global map as a centre of excellence in Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.
$5 million boost for Bendigo Airport
Friday, 13 May 2011
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips today confirmed the Coalition Government's commitment of $5 million towards the redevelopment of Bendigo Airport. The Coalition's commitment to Bendigo Airport draws on last week's...
Coalition delivers $21.5 million Budget boost for regional aviation and manufacturing
Tuesday, 03 May 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitments to revitalise the Victoria's regional aviation sector and secure manufacturing jobs in the Geelong region through an investment of $21.5 million in the 2011-12 Victorian...
Avalon boost for advanced pilot training
Thursday, 31 Mar 2011
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips today welcomed a decision by Avalon Airport to significantly reduce the minimum fee it charges for aircraft undertaking instrument approach training.
Boost for Victoria’s pilot training capacity
Friday, 25 Mar 2011
Up to 200 additional students annually will have the capacity to undertake pilot training in Victoria, and access the latest generation flight simulators at Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) Australia’s new facilities at Moorabbin Airport.
Minister at home in flight simulator
Thursday, 24 Feb 2011
Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips visited one of Victoria's internationally recognised aviation training providers, Ansett Aviation Training, touring the company's facility in Tullamarine and testing his own flying skills...
Minister opens new Melbourne Airbiz office
Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips joined industry representatives yesterday to officially open Airbiz Aviation Strategies Pty Ltd's new office premises in Melbourne.