We are thrilled to share that the AAM CRC bid for Rd 26 has kicked off ahead of Stage 1 opening in late 2024/early 2025!

The Advanced Air Mobility CRC will bring industry and research together to realise the world's best transportation system underpinned by aviation and supplied by a sovereign aerospace industry.

Aviation underpins all of Australia's critical industries and Advanced Air Mobility will address the challenges of connecting our communities and improving services in our regions, removing the tyranny of distance in our vast country.

By accelerating the development of sustainable technologies in Australia, like electric and hydrogen electric air mobility, a connected and digitally integrated airspace, new infrastructure for new aircraft and leveraging airborne uncrewed and autonomous technologies as part of the future transportation network - this CRC will create a future transportation network made in Australia, support Australia's decarbonisation and foster Australian sovereignty and security.

The AAM CRC will unlock new opportunities for growth and development, training the next generation of talented workforce. This will create a future made in Australia using our critical resources and technologies through advanced manufacturing.

We are calling on all our partners in aviation and aerospace development, operators, end users, government policymakers, regulators and supporting infrastructure to get involved. Now is the time to collaborate and shape the future of sustainable and efficient air mobility in Australia.

Get involved today, please reach out or connect with us here.

We have finally received the outcomes for Stage 1 of Round 25 of the CRC Program. Unfortunately on this occasion, the Australian Air Mobility CRC has not been selected to proceed to Stage 2.

Although not the news we hoped for, this outcome does not mean that the journey is over - this is one step along the way that we did plan for. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our partners for the hard work and dedication on our stage 1 submission.

The strength of our collective is clear, as is the need for cooperative research, development, education and training into Advanced Air Mobility in Australia. Aviation is key to Australia's economy and we continue to see how important research and development is in this sector to strengthen what is critical infrastructure for many industries and communities across Australia.

Once we receive feedback from the government, we will regroup, extract the lessons learnt and look to next steps.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or would like to discuss.

The Albanese Government will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional and general aviation, and help the sector decarbonise under the most significant overhaul of aviation for more than a decade.

A new Aviation White Paper will create the framework to give passengers a better deal while ensuring the industry maintains Australia’s strong safety record.

The White Paper includes 56 policies setting the direction for the industry.

The centrepiece is an independent Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme and a new Charter of Customer Rights. The charter establishes a regime for the fair and appropriate treatment of customers, including actions the airline must take in the event of flight delays and cancellations.

Airlines will have a new requirement to “show cause” when flights are delayed or cancelled. The government will increase the transparency of airline performance, with more data on performance and competition to be published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE). 

The White Paper also addresses the treatment of passengers and airport users with disabilities. The Government will create new aviation-specific disability standards, review industry compliance with those new standards, and require airlines and airports to coordinate their actions in assisting people with disability.

The Government will also implement measures to increase competition, including the changes underway to reform Sydney Airport slot management arrangements. The opening of Western Sydney International Airport in 2026 will be a genuine game-changer for access to the Sydney Basin.

Major airports are natural monopolies and appropriate oversight is needed so they do not misuse their market position. The ACCC will monitor the conduct of pricing negotiations between airlines and major airports - and the next Productivity Commission inquiry into the economic regulation of airports will advise whether stronger regulation is required.

The Government is acting to protect regional aviation through our ongoing response to Rex airlines going into voluntary administration.

Funding programs that support remote airstrip upgrades and regional airports have been expanded. The Productivity Commission will also hold a review into regional airfares.

The Government will also make the aircraft noise ombudsman independent of Airservices Australia and Defence, and improve engagement with communities affected by changes to airspace and flight paths.

The newly independent Aircraft Noise Ombuds role will have the power to conduct independent investigations into the handling of aircraft noise complaints, publish reports, and make recommendations directly to Government about the handling of noise complaints, community consultation processes and other matters.

A strong aviation sector needs a more skilled, responsive and diverse workforce. The Government is working to streamline training pathways, support more inclusive workplaces and ensure large airlines train their own pilots

Reducing emissions in the transport sector will require concerted effort. But there are opportunities in the aviation sector that will see a Future Made in Australia.

We are already investing in the domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel and other low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), with measures to support the development of a LCLF market.

The 2024 Aviation White Paper is the result of months of detailed consultations, 2,096 submissions and 22 roundtables. 

Aviation is both a cornerstone of Australians’ way of life and critical to our national prosperity and security. 

Only Labor Governments can be trusted to look after its future.

The Aviation White Paper can be found here: www.infrastructure.gov.au/AviationWhitePaper

Skyportz® is pleased to have signed up as a founding participant in the co-operative research centre for Advanced Air Mobility.

By bringing together researchers, aerospace manufacturers, government regulators, aviation operators and end-users, the AAM CRC will drive the development of safer, more cost efficient and sustainable air vehicles, operating systems and ground infrastructure.

Realising Advanced Air Mobility will position Australia as a global leader by enhancing our transportation, manufacturing, logistics, emergency services and infrastructure industries.

The bid is at the critical time of assessment for funding with the Australian Government.

If approved the CRC will turbocharge the efforts and investment from industry with high level research partnerships from Universities around Australia.

If you are interested in being involved (and that includes international partners) get in touch with Adriano Di Pietro from Swinburne University of Technology

The Advanced Air Mobility CRC (AAM CRC) is working with industry-leading partners, including AMSL Aero to collaborate on research that will shape the future of Australian aviation.

Read more below on the work that AMSL Aero is doing to accelerate the Advanced Air Mobility industry in Australian, with insights from AAM CRC Interim CEO Dr Adriano Di Pietro on the breadth of the industry and the need for government support in this national-building sector.

We’re pleased to share that the Advanced Air Mobility CRC’s Dr Adriano Di Pietro, Interim CEO, and Peter Smith, Interim Strategic Advisor, will be presenting at the upcoming AAM Summit in the Gold Coast. The summit, hosted by AAUS - Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems, will look at the challenges faced by the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, and what is needed to make AAM a viable mode of transport in Australia.

Join Peter Smith as he discusses integrating an Australian AAM industry sector and Dr Adriano Di Pietro as he provides an overview and update on the Advanced Air Mobility

CRC bid for 2025.For more information and to register, visit swi.nu/bm6qp.

The Australian Air Mobility CRC welcomes the PM's announcement today for a future made in Australia!

At the AAM CRC, we're dedicated to realising innovation and growth in Australia's aerospace and aviation sectors. The Future Made in Australia act will support our partners in their manufacturing endeavours and demand more than ever, cooperative research support to realise future air mobility solutions.

AAM CRC CEO (Interim), Dr Adriano Di Pietro commented, "We welcome what the Future Made in Australia Act will do to drive critical work in a clean and sustainable advanced economy for Australia. With our vast distances, remote communities and unique landscapes, aerospace and aviation underpins our economy. Australia must remain a pioneer in air mobility, and it should be made here. We're thrilled to be part of this transformative journey in line with the announcement today by the PM."

Peter Smith, Strategic Advisor to the Advanced Air Mobility CRC will be presenting at the upcoming Regional Aviation Association of Australia Convention on 20 March on the Gold Coast. Come along to this industry-leading event to hear Peter’s presentation and for the opportunity to learn more about the current bid for the AAM CRC.

Focusing on the possible benefits to regional communities identified in the government’s Aviation Green Paper, Peter will present on the potential roles that advanced air mobility can play in point-to-point passenger travel, freight services, aeromedical operations and natural disaster responses. Peter’s talk will provide a particular emphasis on the role that the Australian aerospace and aviation industries can play in developing and adapting AAM air vehicles, air operating systems and ground infrastructure to efficiently and economically meet Australia’s unique needs.

Peter will also discuss the key role that the AAM CRC can play in integrating an overall sovereign approach to this important contribution to transportation, health and safety in regional and remote communities.

With over 10 universities, and more than 50 industry partners, industry advocacy groups and government stakeholders, the AAM CRC is one of the largest collaborative aerospace initiatives ever proposed in Australia. If you’d like to learn more, be sure to chat to Peter on the ground next week.

I am thrilled to announce that the Australian Air Mobility CRC has reached a significant milestone, successfully submitting our CRC stage one application! This bid has the potential to be the largest collaborative research platform focused on aviation and aerospace technology and operations Australia has ever seen.

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the incredible engagement and collaboration of our partners across the industry. A nationwide roadshow, summits, online forums, workshops, in-person roundtables - we've engaged with manufacturers, designers, users, operators, communities, and government stakeholders across the country. Your input and support have been instrumental in shaping what promises to be an extraordinary opportunity for Australia and a great bid (biased!).

Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and enthusiasm! Together, we are paving the way for realising advanced air mobility for Australia. The journey is not over yet, with stage two around the corner.

We will be in touch with all involved partners in the lead up to stage two!

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) CRC is pleased to announce that The University of Sydney has joined the AAM CRC as a Gold Partner.

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) CRC bid was formally launched at the AAUS Summit 2023 in Melbourne. Watch the video below to learn more about the CRC bid.

Thank you for expressing your interest in joining the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) CRC bid for 2025.

The AAM CRC will develop a legacy of innovation in the Australian aerospace industry and we are excited to have you on board for our transition to flight! The response since launch has been incredible, we now have over 100 interested partners and the collective is growing.