Aviation Grants in Australia

A strategic aviation initiative designed to stimulate international and interstate aviation capacity into NSW by attracting new routes and increasing seat capacity. The fund supports route establishment or expansion through passenger subsidies and cooperative inbound marketing activities for up to two years, driving visitor economy growth and regional dispersal.

The objective of the Program is to incentivise voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users. The program will provide: better situational awareness for pilots through improved electronic visibility of nearby airborne VFR and IFR aircraft enhanced search and rescue capabilities through improved air traffic information air traffic controllers with additional and accurate automated aircraft position information of VFR aircraft. The Program funds two classes of eligible ADS-B equipment: installed ADS-B equipment that air traffic controllers can use for aircraft separation purposes (referred to as ADS-B) portable ADS-B equipment for local electronic traffic information purposes (referred to as ADS-B EC). Eligibility: To apply you must: be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instr

A total of $5 million will be available over 2025-26 for the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program (the program). The program will provide financial relief to operators of regional and remote airports that were owed money by the Rex Airlines regional business when it entered voluntary administration. This includes: Regional Express Holdings Limited (ACN 099 547 270) Regional Express Pty Ltd (ACN 101 325 642) Rex Investment Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 101 317 677). The intended outcomes of the program are to: support critical aviation services to connect remote and regional communities across Australia support local governments in regional and remote areas to maintain essential services. Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) operate a regional or remote airport as defined in the ACCC Domestic Airline Competition Report August 2025 (refer to the Airport and Remoteness tab in the Appendix) are an unsecured creditor of the Rex Airlines regional busines

Provides financial relief payments to operators of regional and remote airports that are unsecured creditors of Rex Airlines regional business. The program aims to support critical aviation services connecting remote and regional communities and help local governments maintain essential services.

A rebate program providing up to $5,000 per eligible aircraft to increase uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft. The program aims to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users by incentivising voluntary installation of ADS-B equipment that enhances situational awareness, search and rescue capabilities, and air traffic control operations.

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Funding Initiative provides up to $30 million to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia using renewable feedstocks. This initiative targets the aviation sector, identified as a hard-to-abate industry, to unlock market opportunities from Australia's bioenergy sector through advanced biofuels production.

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.

The Aviation Attraction Fund helps Tasmanian airports and airlines partner to establish or expand domestic and international flight routes, increase flight frequency or capacity, and promote Tasmania as a destination. The program is divided into two streams: international direct air access (up to $3 million) and domestic routes (up to $2 million).

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.

This program supports eligible regional airports in implementing new aviation security screening requirements. Funds are available for new equipment or to upgrade current equipment to improve aviation security screening.

Provides regional airports and aerodromes with funding to enhance aviation safety, accessibility, and climate resilience. Supports critical air infrastructure improvements including safety enhancements, essential goods and services delivery, regional connectivity, emergency services operations, and transition to net zero aviation technology.

This grant provides funding to regional airports and aerodromes to enhance aviation safety and accessibility. Projects supported include improving aircraft safety, facilitating delivery of essential goods and services, improving regional connectivity, and meeting operational requirements for aeromedical and emergency services.