Aviation Grants in Australia

A $3 million grant awarded to Dovetail Electric Aviation to develop, test, and certify electric conversions of conventionally powered aircraft. The project collaborates with Sydney Seaplanes, University of New South Wales, CSIRO, and Memko Aviation to create the first certified electric propulsion and energy system in its category, advancing zero-emission aviation in Australia.

A $5 million fund over four years designed to support economic growth and job creation in Tasmania by building inbound aviation capacity and patronage. The fund supports initiatives including cost offsets, seat subsidies, demand-generating strategies, and minimum revenue guarantees for new and expanded air routes.

Rebates of up to $5,000 to registered owners of crewed aircraft to purchase and/or install ADS-B equipment, covering up to 50% of eligible project expenditure. The program aims to increase uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.

This program provides subsidies to air operators providing commercial passenger or aeromedical services to regional and remote locations in Australia. The subsidy is provided through reimbursement of enroute air navigation charges levied by Airservices Australia.

Funding available to Tasmanian airports to open new domestic routes, extend existing seasonal routes, and support direct international flights. Funds may be applied to initiatives including sharing commercial risk of services, demand-generating strategies, and agreed minimum revenue guarantees.

A strategic aviation initiative designed to attract new international and interstate routes and increase seat capacity into NSW airports. The fund supports route establishment or expansion through passenger subsidies and cooperative inbound marketing activities for up to two years, aiming to deliver 8.5 million additional aviation seats to meet the 2035 visitor economy target.