Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry

The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry has recognised the region’s aviation industry as a priority industry sector and is teaming up with local industry, educational and research bodies to cement the region as a centre of aviation excellence.

Deborah Maguire

Cairns Centre
Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
P O Box 2358
Cairns Queensland 4870
Ph: 07 4048 1111
Fax: 07 4048 1122

deborah.maguire@dtrdi.qld.gov.au

www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au

The Queensland Government is committed to growing vibrant aviation and aerospace industries in the Smart State. Cairns is well on the way to becoming the aviation hub for northern Australia, and for good reason.

With its close proximity to Asia and the Pacific Rim, a rapidly growing international airport, expanding aircraft maintenance facilities and over 50 businesses providing aviation support, there is no doubt Cairns is a vital part of the State’s aviation infrastructure.

Queensland Aviation Strategy

The Queensland Aviation Strategy indicates how the Queensland Government will support this important sector to:

  • attract and establish new aviation industry capabilities in Queensland
  • enhance the training and skills capability in aviation
  • achieve a high level of aviation exports and overseas business

The strategy will also:

  • promote route development of regional, domestic and international commercial air services
  • support the growth of aviation tourism
  • ensure access to air services in rural and remote areas of Queensland
  • support the development of rural and remote airports
  • influence regional and local planning for airports

The Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry, through the Cairns Centre, has dveloped a Cairns and Far North Queensland Aviation Industry Action Plan working with industry to cement the region as a centre of aviation excellence by building expertise, attracting new investment , collaborating on joint projects, commercialising innovation and marketing our collective strengths to the Asia Pacific.