Tamworth Aviation

09/05/2026

25/04/2026

As communities across the New England prepare to mark ANZAC Day this Saturday, the story of a little-known Armidale-born war hero is finally being brought back into the spotlight.

23/04/2026

ANZAC Day flyover timings for…

North West NSW towns that are on the flyover schedule include Tamworth, Tenterfield, Guyra, Gunnedah, Glen Innes, Curlewis, Bingara, Werris Creek.

A Hawk 127 from Williamtown will be in the lower parts of the region while an EA-18G Growler from Amberley will be in the northern areas.

Details and timings…

https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-04-25/anzac-day-flypasts-2026-new-south-wales?fbclid=IwRlRTSARW8rxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR4Tau9H8R4dKDib6yVIW9YsIVnrDGP3rpLNuLO6b8opIs3_-1xwBG9Ds2wNfQ_aem_vA08Sc8X7PDj_7HLYVZnhQ

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flying displays in New South Wales in support of Anzac Day commemorations. Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by past and present service personnel who have displayed great courage, discipline and self- sacrifice in choosing a lif...

18/04/2026

A special event is coming to Tamworth!
🛩️A screening of the Nine Network’s production of Australian Roulette, an inside view into the cockpit of the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, will be shown at Forum 6 Cinemas on Wednesday, 22 April.
🎥This is a free screening, but spaces are extremely limited.
⌨️To be eligible to attend, you need to RSVP through this link: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/68g9mfl
Registrations close at 12pm on Tuesday, 21 April.
👉Following the film, ADF members from the Navy, Army and Air Force will be presenting an ADF Careers information session and opening up the floor to questions.

02/04/2026

18/03/2026

Great catch by James Eason of the departure of the Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning that has been Tamworth over the past couple of days.

12/03/2026

“Everything old, is new again”

The ADF is reverting to a public/private partnership for initial flying training.

As in the 1990s, seems flight simulators can’t replace actual flying training.

Tamworth Regional Airport BAE Systems Australia

Scaling for the future, backed by history. ✔

is trialing a new approach to Initial Flying Training (IFT) at RAAF Base Point Cook – partnering with RMIT University Aviation Academy to deliver a commercial-off-the-shelf solution that’s agile, scalable, and proven.

The IFT program is testing a commercial, off-the-shelf approach to basic flying training. Over two years, five courses will undertake a 24-week program, where trainees fly Cessna aircraft to achieve civilian licenses and instrument ratings, and integrate seamlessly into the military pilot training continuum.

This isn’t a new idea; it’s a modern evolution of a model that helped train tens of thousands of air crew during WWII and is used by allied Air Forces today. ✈

Read more ➡️ https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-02-26/flight-training-redefines-air-power-generation

📸 | FLTLT Jessica Auciello

26/02/2026

Next month the airspace above North West NSW will very busy with RAAF Exercises Aces Alpha and Diamond Shield 2026 being conducted in our backyard.

These are some published civil air restrictions proposed during the exercises…

This proposal notes the following key issues: Conditional status of Exercise Airspace west of RAAF Amberley and north of R570ABCDEFGH will be RA2. Multiple air routes affected. Diversion routes to be published in the Aeronautical Information Publication Supplement (AIP SUP). Access to Temporary Rest...

31/01/2026

Heading to Hunter Warbirds - Scone NSW Warbirds over Scone in March?

How about winning a flight in an ex RAAF PC-9?

Details below….

🚨 WIN a flight in an ex-RAAF PC9! What could be better than seeing this incredible aircraft in action at Warbirds Over Scone this March? Flying in it!

Thanks to our friends at Danger Close Aviation, YOU could be among the few to experience pulling G’s in a RAAF legend and Australia’s only PC9 available to the public.

How to enter:
✅ Buy any General Admission ticket by 28 Feb 2026 (current ticket-holders are included!)
✅ Be following the Warbirds Over Scone and Danger Close Aviation Instagram and pages

🎟️ Secure your spot now / view T&Cs at warbirdsoverscone.com.au and get ready for the biggest warbird show in the Souther Hemisphere this March 28-29!

20/01/2026

Two-seat Spitfire heading to the Upper Hunter…

This unique two-seater Supermarine Spitfire is nearing its restoration in the UK. It will be heading to Scone when completed. It is expected that it will be the only Spitfire in the Southern Hemisphere to offer flights to passengers.