The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition is the ninth in the series held at Avalon Airport, Geelong since 1992. The event comprises two separate, but concurrent, major international events – the Australian International Airshow, which is conducted by Aviation Development Australia Limited, and the Australian International Aerospace and Defence Exposition, conducted by Aerospace Australia Limited. Both are not-for-profit organisations established to promote the development of aviation and Australia’s industrial, manufacturing and communications technology resources with respect to aerospace, aviation and defence. The event has firmly established an international reputation as ...

Proposed International Passenger Terminal Avalon Airport is in the process of applying to the Federal Government for the establishment of an international passenger terminal. The proposed development is a 7,300 m2 international passenger terminal with external areas for baggage handling facilities. The international terminal will include an entrance foyer; facilities for passenger security screening, customs, passport control, quarantine, passenger lounges, retail and café amenities. The proposed international passenger terminal will be located to the east of the existing domestic terminal. Avalon Airport will be engaging in a public consultation process over the coming ...

Avalon Airport began in 1952, when the Commonwealth purchased 4,333 acres to enable the construction and testing of the Canberra Jet Bomber Aircraft. Since that time Avalon Airport has played a key role in Australia’s aerospace industry. In early 1997, Linfox purchased a 100 year lease of Avalon Airport. At that time the airport had only 150 people employed on a full time basis. Today, over 1,400 people are employed full time, plus hundreds more in downstream industries supporting Avalon Airport activities. In less than a decade - Avalon Airport has become ...