Carl Cox Motorsports rider Avalon Lewis claimed a strong fifth-place finish in Race 2 of the World Women’s Circuit Racing (WorldWCR) Championship at Italy’s Cremona Circuit while teammate Billee Fuller continued her development with another valuable race finish Kiwi rider Lewis wasted no time making moves climbing to fourth position within the opening three corners of the 12-lap contest The race’s early stages saw fierce competition at the front with Maria Herrera charging through the pack to seize the race lead—moving up two places and quickly asserting control as the top five riders broke away from the rest of the field A crash at Turn 10 for #22 Madelena Simoes was an early incident that failed to deter the leading group Lewis found herself in a tight battle with Sara Sanchez and Roberta Ponziani The breakaway quintet began to gap the rest of the field opening a 3.461-second cushion to the chasing riders Astrid Madigral pushed hard to stay in touch but even she was 3.2 seconds ahead of the remainder of the top ten with eight laps remaining bumping the Carl Cox Motorsports rider back to fifth Herrera used clean air to stretch her lead and set the fastest lap of the race with a 1:40.463 climbed to 21st in the opening laps as she gained valuable experience in her rookie campaign Fuller had shown promising pace during pre-season testing at Cremona but struggled to replicate that form in Sunday’s much warmer track conditions Lewis began to lose ground to the leading quartet of Herrera With just over 1.5 seconds separating her from the front group the gap widened to 3.5 seconds as the intensity of the battle up front escalated Ponziani lit up the timing screens by setting a new lap record—1:40.005—with just one and a half laps to go Herrera was forced to fend off a charge from Neila the two making contact in a tense scrap for the lead Herrera held on to secure the win for Klint Forward Racing followed closely by teammate Ponziani in second Neila crossed the line in third after an error during the battle for the lead Lewis brought her Carl Cox Motorsports machine home in fifth 8.5 seconds behind the leading four after a gritty ride and early-race heroics 1:04.7 adrift of Herrera and 56.2 seconds behind her teammate Lewis With both riders gathering valuable data and experience Carl Cox Motorsports continues to build momentum in the WorldWCR paddock Header Image: Avalon Biddle Racing Facebook and website in this browser for the next time I comment © 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news © 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news 2025 /CSRwire/ - Leidos Australia and RMIT University are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Leidos Aviation Scholarship at Avalon Airshow marking the second year of the program’s commitment to supporting aspiring pilots in their aviation careers Leidos has expanded the program to offer more than $150,000 across six scholarships for final-year students completing a degree in Aviation at RMIT Aviation Academy This follows the success of the program's first year which saw five scholarship recipients graduate and begin employment with Leidos Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams expressed the company’s dedication to fostering the next generation of aviation professionals “The aviation industry continues to face critical workforce shortages and we are proud to be playing an active role in addressing these challenges,” Woodhams said “We recognise that the cost of flight training can be a major barrier to entry for aspiring pilots By providing financial support and exposure to specialist aviation careers we are helping to shape a pipeline of highly skilled pilots who can support vital national operations.” The 2025 scholarship recipients were invited to Avalon Airshow to celebrate their achievements providing them with a unique learning opportunity valuable industry exposure and the opportunity to meet with a broad range of aviators RMIT Aviation Academy Director Lea Vesic highlighted the impact of the scholarship in preparing students for meaningful aviation careers “The Australian aviation industry has an ongoing demand for highly skilled pilots,” Vesic said “Programs like the Leidos Aviation Scholarship are critical in ensuring we have a strong talent pipeline for the future -- not just in the commercial passenger transport sector but also in critical aviation services such as Search and Rescue operations “Our exclusive partnership with Leidos provides students with not just financial support but access to specialised training that aligns with the unique operational needs of special mission aviation We’re excited to see our scholarship recipients take the next step towards their careers.” This scholarship program builds on the successful collaboration between Leidos and RMIT strengthening pathways for students to enter and excel in the aviation industry With the second year of the program now underway both organisations remain committed to developing talent and ensuring Australia’s aviation sector remains strong for years to come LeidosLeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com More from Leidos The high heat of Cremona Circuit wasn’t the only thing bringing intensity to the opening race of the WorldWCR weekend in Italy as Kiwi rider Avalon Lewis of Carl Cox Motorsport delivered a gritty performance to finish sixth after a fierce mid-pack battle while teammate and rookie Billee Fuller made steady progress to 20th Lewis kicked off the day by securing P6 in Superpole placing herself on the front two rows for Race 1 The achievement came under challenging conditions as a dirty track and soaring temperatures added an extra layer of difficulty for all riders it was a tough day here; the track was dirty this morning making it a slippery start for everyone,” Lewis said post-qualifying I managed to string a decent lap together to put it on the front two rows for Race 1 I’m determined to find that extra little bit of pace I need around this circuit—it will come It was also tough on them working in the heat and pushing the bikes and equipment a mile to the pitlane.” Lewis immediately found herself in a tight scrap for fourth with Sara Sanchez and Astrid Madrigal The trio trailed the lead group—comprising Maria Herrera with a substantial 7.1-second cushion back to the rest of the field eventually slotting into sixth with three laps to go She brought the Carl Cox Motorsport machine home in P6—another solid result as she continues to build momentum in the championship Fuller fought her way up from a back-row start in P22 to finish 20th The 17-year-old Kiwi showed promising progress gaining valuable race experience as she adapts to the demands of international competition In a showdown between Klint Forward Racing teammates Ponziani sat in the slipstream of Herrera for nearly the entire race before making a decisive move on the final lap to claim her maiden WorldWCR victory with Sanchez and Madrigal rounding out the top five The results shake up the championship standings: Herrera now leads with 65 points Lewis moves up to eighth overall with 23 points “Solid race one here in Cremona coming home sixth Great start and I hung on to the front group for a couple of laps but didn’t seem to have the rear grip to run that pace and dropped back Really happy with the improvement in my lap times for now.” said Lewis Race 2 promises more drama as the field regroups for another shot at glory in Cremona The race is set to go green at 10.45 pm NZT Header Image: Avalon Biddle (Lewis) Racing Facebook Lower Hutt's mayor said a new skatepark has been so popular it has managed to garner more people than its previous location The Moututawa Avalon skatepark replaced the existing Melling Skatepark at the RiverLink on Block Road Saturday it finally had its official community day after the opening to celebrate its launch was delayed after a five-year-old boy drowned in a duck pond at Avalon Park The celebrations included workshops on how to skate trick demonstrations and time for everyone to skate together A survey to move the park showed 85 percent of the 200 respondents were in support of it Mayor Campbell Barry said consulting with skaters and mana whenua has given the park a thumbs up from the public "I think the design of this park and making sure that we actually included skaters and others in that process has meant there's been a real ownership and excitement I feel like it's made a bit of a difference and also the wider park itself where we already have so many people utilising what is one of the regions best parks playgrounds a few meters away," Barry said He said there had been lots of great feedback from the community and across the Wellington region "I think people are really amazed at the design itself There's been a lot of thought and care that's gone into that .. But being able to get the community involved into that process I think we've reaped the rewards of that as well," Barry said The new park has six different skate zones including a mini bowl curbs and pole jams and a five-sided fun box with a ledge Convic lead designer Simon Bogalo said this new skatepark had been a long time coming for the area "All these things are kinda standard obstacles but really perfectly detailed You'll see a lot of space in the facilities so run up space to obstacles and roll away space is critical to make sure that you can get ready there's safe space around obstacles so you're not running into people and colliding and all that type of thing," Bogalo said Mana whenua gifted the name Motutawa Skatepark in recognition of the park area once being the location of Motutawa Pā They also contributed to the design which included artworks by Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui and also reflect the concept of manaakitanga Bogalo - who currently lives in Australia - has spent 11 years designing skate parks although three of those have been in New Zealand "It's a lot smoother than a lot of the old parks in New Zealand A lot of the parks at the moment are kind of around that 20-plus year age span where they're getting to the end of their life span when you fall you get grazes and that kinda thing," Bogalo said The different zones that the new skatepark had helped to cater to all levels of skaters It felt amazing to be able to ride on the skatepark he helped bring to life honestly it makes me so happy just first of all turning up and seeing it.. it's just an overwhelming feeling of happiness and really stoked to be here Trying to test out the obstacles everything that you have in your mind and dream up Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom is nursing a broken wrist and a "fat lip" after crashing off a bike at a community event on Sunday The child was retrieved from the water "unresponsive" Plans to turn a hill of grass into a multisport skatepark are rolling forward with concept designs on the way They have been charged with unlawful sexual connection Police were called after the run-in at a Tauranga skate park New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A pilot who spectacularly crashed at the Avalon Airshow says his life has been changed forever by his injuries – but the community’s support has given him strength Experienced pilot Glenn Collins suffered critical injuries after his plane crashed to the ground while performing an aerial demonstration at the Avalon Australian International Airshow on March 28 Avalon Airshow crash pilot Glenn Collins has revealed details of his injuries and recovery.Credit: Glenn Collins Collins spoke for the first time on Monday about his recovery thanking those who came to his rescue and the public for an “incredible outpouring of support” I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support and love I’ve received,” Collins said in an update posted via the Paul Bennet Airshows’ Facebook page “It’s been truly humbling and has lifted me up during some of the toughest moments Knowing so many people are in my corner means more than I can say.” Collins said his recovery was ongoing and his future remained uncertain After receiving medical care in Melbourne for several weeks Collins has since been transferred closer to home in Sydney “I’ve been lucky to be in the care of amazing medical teams in both cities and dedication have been nothing short of extraordinary,” Collins wrote “Most of my general injuries are healing well While I can move my legs – which I’m incredibly grateful for – I don’t yet have full feeling in my legs or waist Collins, who is in his 50s, was attempting a solo manoeuvre when his plane looped around before hitting the ground at the airshow about 50 kilometres south-west of Melbourne Images from the scene showed the crumpled orange plane surrounded by fire rescue vehicles and ambulances while shocked patrons watched from behind barricades Glenn Collins was critically injured when his plane crashed during an aerobatics display at Avalon Airshow in March.Credit: AFP “To the pyrotechnic team who acted so quickly and bravely to get me out of the wreckage thank you for your courage,” Collins wrote He ended his statement by thanking his family for being by his side throughout his recovery journey “This road I’m on is one many have travelled before – waking up to a new reality after life-changing injuries I remain hopeful and grounded in gratitude Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here says his life has been changed forever by his injuries \\u2013 but the community\\u2019s support has given him strength Experienced pilot Glenn Collins suffered critical injuries after his while performing an aerial demonstration at the Avalon Australian International Airshow on March 28 thanking those who came to his rescue and the public for an \\u201Cincredible outpouring of support\\u201D and love I\\u2019ve received,\\u201D Collins said in an update posted via the Paul Bennet Airshows\\u2019 Facebook page \\u201CIt\\u2019s been truly humbling and has lifted me up during some of the toughest moments Knowing so many people are in my corner means more than I can say.\\u201D \\u201CI\\u2019ve been lucky to be in the care of amazing medical teams in both cities and dedication have been nothing short of extraordinary,\\u201D Collins wrote \\u201CMost of my general injuries are healing well While I can move my legs \\u2013 which I\\u2019m incredibly grateful for \\u2013 I don\\u2019t yet have full feeling in my legs or waist was attempting a solo manoeuvre when his plane looped around before at the airshow \\u201CTo the pyrotechnic team who acted so quickly and bravely to get me out of the wreckage thank you for your courage,\\u201D Collins wrote \\u201CThis road I\\u2019m on is one many have travelled before \\u2013 waking up to a new reality after life-changing injuries Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens A 5-year-old boy who drowned at a popular Lower Hutt park will be farewelled at a funeral service on Friday who had moved to New Zealand with his family from Kenya just a few months ago Police said he was pulled unresponsive from a duck pond at the park shortly after 8pm and was unable to be resuscitated A funeral notice posted to the BlackHouse Facebook page invited people to attend Miles' farewell “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Miles Rotich who left us too soon on 14 Dec 2024,” the notice read “We invite you to join us in celebrating his life and cherishing the memories we shared “Please join us in honouring Miles' memory and supporting each other during this difficult time.” Miles had been playing at the park with other children the night he died and was seen by a witness playing near the water’s edge Wamiq Channa said he was at the park that day with his kids and saw there was an event there organised by the Kenyan community the kids were playing in the park,” he said While he was riding on the flying fox with his children he interacted with Miles and two other children “I introduced my kids and also asked their names He said they later moved over near the pond and he saw one of the children go in and out of the water “I was a bit surprised as the water is not suitable for swimming As he was leaving he saw two of the children “lying down near the edge of the water looking inside it” Channa felt the council should change the depth of the pond to hopefully prevent future incidents “It shouldn’t be used for paddle boating but should be there for ducks meaning if the pond depth is around 2 to 2.5 feet it would still look good and would be safe for kids.” “Coming from an Asian background I have seen Kiwi kids are more independent and know that they have to take care of themselves but kids from Asian or African backgrounds are more dependent on their parents or guardian Since the community is becoming more diverse we and the Government can be a bit more cautious,” he said A Givealittle page set up to support the grieving family said Miles would aid funeral costs and possibly help bring Miles’ relatives to New Zealand for the service the Givealittle had surpassed its initial $10,000 goal “Our thoughts are with Miles’ family,” wrote one donor “He was such a beautiful and caring little boy we are grateful to have known him and for his kindhearted friendship with [our child] at preschool Another donor described him as “a lovely smiling face in our preschool” Council’s acting chief executive Andrea Blackshaw said their thoughts and prayers were with the boy’s whānau “A rāhui was put in place around the pond at 8pm Sunday until further notice out of respect for the whānau,” she said “Avalon Park is a 6ha park with a number of attractions including the pond which is well used by the model boating club and others Council leases the building in the park to the Avalon Pavilion Charitable Trust who manage it and make it available for community events “Council’s Parks and Reserves officers will review the safety arrangements in place at the park and take advice on changes that could be made.” A council spokesman confirmed there had been one other death in the pond many years ago The depth of the pond varies from about 1m to 1.3m Melissa Nightingale is a Wellington-based reporter who covers crime She joined the Herald in 2016 and has worked as a journalist for 10 years The only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night A couple of years ago, the dance DJ and producer Avalon Emerson made the leap from tracks to songs. Her project Avalon Emerson & The Charm released an excellent self-titled album and became a Stereogum Band To Watch Emerson in in the midst of another project that sort of straddles the line between tracks and songs With her new project Perpetual Emotion Machine Emerson is sharing music that she made specifically for her DJ sets but the tracks never really feel utilitarian A post shared by avalon emerson (@avalon9000) “On It Goes” is out now on Dead Oceans I made it through this whole post without engaging in any dumb wordplay The most important stories and least important memes 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalon GloboCare Corp (“Avalon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALBT) a commercial-stage company dedicated to developing and delivering precision diagnostic consumer products a provider of highly advanced artificial intelligence (“AI”) automation solutions Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the proposed Merger (as defined 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Visit image gallery to purchase the image New Zealand motorcycling power couple Jake and Avalon Lewis became to the first husband and wife to win individual championship titles on the same day — Jake on a Yamaha in the Supersport 600 class and Avalon on a Yamaha in the ProTwins category Jake Lewis also became only the second rider to complete a clean sweep of 12 wins from 12 races in the four-round series The first to achieve the feat was Aprilia rider Luke Ryder Avalon Lewis came close to matching her husband's stats finishing with an 11-out-of-12 win record and rounding out her stunning season with a pole position She and ProTwins runner-up Billee Fuller are now preparing to leave next month to contest the women's world championship in Europe Burt Wolland and Vaughan Maine became the first rookie crew to win a New Zealand Championship after Maine took up the passenger role at the first round having initially entered the series as a solo rider Another to finish the season with lap records and 11 wins was Honda rider Mitch Rees Rees is due to announce details of the next stage in his career The standout young rider this year was Tyler King who won the Superlites category and contested the 300 Supersport class standing on the championship podium 20 times during the series King was named the inaugural winner of the Cormac Buchanan Trophy for outstanding performances by a young rider Results from the 150 and 300 Supersport Championship remain subject to official conformation Nixon Frost (Yamaha) and Cameron Leslie (KTM) being named provisional winners respectively A pilot involved in a crash at the Avalon International Airshow in Victoria on Friday remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital crashed the aircraft while conducting a demonstration at about 5:15pm on Friday Collins was the sole occupant of the plane known as a Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft According to a biography on the Paul Bennet Airshows website Collins is an seasoned pilot with more than 2,700 hours flying experience Paul Bennet Airshows said Collins was "one of our long-time Sky Aces pilots." "The pilot is in a serious but stable condition and has been transferred to hospital for treatment," Paul Bennet Airshows said in a statement "Our thoughts are with his family and we are grateful for the emergency services who responded quickly "Our team and families appreciate the well-wishes and support." The plane that crashed was one of four aircraft involved in an aerobatic display at the airshow when the accident occurred Shaun Lenehan was in the crowd at the airshow when the crash happened a few hundred metres in front of spectators "Everyone stopped straight away and they rolled the fire trucks out and they kind of put a pause on everything straight away," he said "It looked like it could have been a fatal crash by the way it had hit the ground and disintegrated He was pulling out of a dive so he was going quite fast." said the plane hit the ground as it was coming out of a loop "The cockpit was intact where he was but the wings were like I don't know if they were detached from the plane but they were like crumpled in front of the plane." The chief commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said investigators were almost finished examining the crash site and would now continue their investigation of the plane wreckage in a hangar He said investigators would look into what pilots were tasked to do for the flight display the plane's maintenance history and the pilot's history Mitchell said investigators had recovered a number of recording devices from the plane as well as mobile phone footage from the public "That is all very important for us in recreating what's occurred here," he told reporters on Saturday Mitchell said the investigation was in it's very early stages "I suspect it will be a number of months before we have anything to say regarding what occurred yesterday and is there anything else that we can work with in the industry to make sure that occurrences like this are lessened." He encouraged anyone else with footage of the crash to submit it to the ATSB Avalon Australian International Airshow CEO Justin Giddings confirmed the pilot was the only person hurt in the incident "The incident occurred well away from the crowds in attendance and no member of the public was injured," he said "The Avalon Australian International Airshow concluded the day's activities to allow the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation team to have full and free access to the site "Our thoughts are with the pilot and his family although the start of the flying display will be delayed The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said investigators would look at available flight tracking data pilot and aircraft maintenance records and weather information "The ATSB asks anyone with video footage of the aircraft at any phase of the flight or in the immediate aftermath of the accident to make contact via the witness form on our website at their earliest opportunity." An RNZ broadcaster at the scene called the crash shocking World RSS The child who drowned at a popular Lower Hutt park was a 5-year-old boy who had moved to New Zealand from Kenya a few months ago Miles, the boy who died after a “tragic accident” at Avalon Park on Saturday night had recently emigrated to the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville after his family-of-four secured New Zealand residency A Givealittle page to support the grieving family said Miles the Givealittle had raised more than $15,000 The child was unresponsive when pulled from the water at Avalon Park on Saturday night Emergency services were called to the park at 8.10pm the child could not be resuscitated,” a police spokesperson said Police said the death would be referred to the coroner Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer said his heart went out to the whānau who tragically lost their “precious child” in the incident and I know our community will be holding you in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.” includes a boating pond which runs to a depth of around a metre This story has been updated to clarify when the family moved to New Zealand Sign up to The Daily H a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday A child’s death at a popular Lower Hutt park is an “unimaginable loss” for the family The child was unresponsive when pulled from the water at Avalon Park last night and I know our community will be holding you in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time we acknowledge the impact this will have on you as well Emergency services were called to the park at about 8.10pm Sign up to The Daily H A witness to a crash at an Australian airshow says the entire crowd was stunned into silence after seeing a plane hit the ground in what appeared to be an uncontrolled nosedive The ABC is reporting the pilot and sole occupant has been seriously injured in the crash at the Avalon International Airshow near Melbourne on Friday afternoon It reports emergency services were called after a plane lost control while conducting a demonstration and crashed into the tarmac BREAKING: Grave fears are held for a pilot at the Avalon Airshow, after a crash during a stunt gone wrong. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb @bethan_yeoman #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/P30CSsmaxy RNZ broadcaster Phil O'Brien is among the crowd at the airshow and said the crash was "beyond horrible" and he can't believe anyone could survive the impact He said the biplanes were doing loops and tricks which included stalling and plummeting towards the ground before pulling up at the last second "And I watched him come down and he started to pull back and then suddenly he got into what looked like an uncontrollable spin O'Brien said there were no flames but he saw an explosion of dust and felt the shock of the impact through the ground "But the weirdest thing was this huge crowd at the airport just went completely silent There wasn't a sound for about 10 seconds when everyone realised what had happened." The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was flown to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with critical injuries an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson told the ABC A young Kenyan boy who drowned at a popular Lower Hutt park was reportedly seen playing at the edge of a duck pond shortly before the tragic incident A witness said he spotted 5-year-old Miles and another boy lying on the ground and peering into the water as he left Avalon Park with his own children on Saturday evening Hutt City Council is now reviewing safety arrangements around the pond Miles had emigrated to the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville just a few months prior after his family of four secured New Zealand residency He died on the weekend after being pulled unresponsive from the pond A Givealittle page set up to support the grieving family said Miles Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating an assault in a park in Lower Hutt The assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park Police are also asking for sightings of a teenager described as Caucasian with blond hair who was seen behaving suspiciously in the area A police spokesman said: “We are asking anyone who was in the vicinity of the public toilets next to the Avalon Park Pavilion around 11am Saturday to please get in touch if you heard or saw anything suspicious.” The teenager was described as wearing a light-blue-coloured sweatshirt and black trousers “We would like to speak with anyone who noticed [him] .. behaving suspiciously in the area – including whether they saw him enter or leave the toilet block (off Fairway Dr) and which direction he went,” the police spokesman said Police have been speaking with somebody in relation to the assault and were supporting the victim A child has died after a water-related incident at a play park in Lower Hutt The incident was reported shortly after 8pm on Saturday at Motutawa Avalon Park The death would be referred to the coroner Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday May 2, 2025 | , A large tree crashed into a home at Avalon Beach forcing a family to flee Just after 7.15pm yesterday evening (Thursday emergency services were called to a report of a tree fallen onto a house at Buyuma Place Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Warringah/Pittwater Unit responded in wet weather to the residential property nestled deep at the end of the cul-de-sac they found a large gum tree had come crashing down onto the roof of the house causing significant structural damage (main image and above) Six people were inside the home at the time Firefighters assisted the residents out to the street none needed further treatment or transport to hospital The badly damaged house was deemed too dangerous for the residents to return and it is understood they were collected by relatives and taken to stay in a home nearby The large fallen tree was unable to be removed by NSW SES volunteers in the dark and stormy weather but they ensured the area was made safe and the tree posed no further threat to neighbouring properties Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Family trapped in tree fall Van crushed by tree at Bayview Share: Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Located 50km southwest of central Melbourne and less than 20km from Geelong, Avalon Airport (AVV/ YMAV) is renowned for hosting the bi-annual International Australian Airshow the airport is a busy hub for domestic scheduled air traffic serving the region and is also a convenient choice for business and general aviation customers Our agreement with Melbourne’s second busiest airport will see us supply Jet A-1 as well as providing technical services for operations and equipment Adding this location to our network builds on our almost 75 years of operating in Australia It also emphasises Air bp’s strong presence in Victoria where we already supply fuel at key sites including Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Essendon Fields Airport (EF) in Italy and situated just 120km from the enchanting city of Florence 40km from Pisa and a stone’s throw from the idyllic beaches of Versilia the coastal city of Massa is one of the main seaside resorts on Italy’s Tuscan shoreline Massa Cinquale Airport is a convenient and discreet location for customers wanting access to the northernmost stretch of the Tuscan coast and particularly the stunning tourist destination of Forte dei Marmi The airport is also home to Avincis helicopter and emergency (HEMS) services Both Jet A-1 and Avgas are available at this location For more information on our global network of locations, please click here Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 30 The version 1.0 release feature the following content: Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark fantasy, open world RPG full of quests set on a bleak island on the verge of ruin King Arthur is long dead and all the myths and legends are falling Humans living in Avalon are desperately trying to find new ways of life and things to believe in The plague of Red Death and the spreading Wyrdness are not helping Time is running out and multiple factions have their own plan for the future of the island… but who knows—you might just be the one who brings a spark of change to this land of everlasting Autumn Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of Gematsu is prohibited Use of this site is governed by all applicable laws Website by 44 Bytes Police charged 17-year-old with unlawfully taking control of an aircraft orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm A teenager who allegedly tried to force his way on to a commercial flight at a Victorian airport before being dramatically overpowered by passengers was due to face court on Friday charged with a string of offences Police were called to Avalon airport near Geelong on Thursday afternoon after reports a male wielding a firearm had attempted to board the Jetstar flight The 17-year-old from Ballarat had climbed through a hole in the airport’s security fence before making his way on foot to the plane Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Reid later told reporters Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Police have charged the youth with multiple offences including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft He has been remanded in custody to appear in a children’s court on a date to be determined the Australian federal police said in a statement that the counter terrorism and special investigations command was working alongside Victoria police The teenager allegedly tried to climb the front stairs into the plane cabin but was noticed by passengers carrying the shotgun and subsequently overpowered by three civilians “This would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers of that plane and Victoria police really commend the bravery of those passengers who were able to overpower that male,” he said Passenger Barry Clark said he tackled the male who was allegedly dressed as a maintenance worker when he became agitated while speaking to the flight attendant a shotgun appeared and I was worried about it being shot so all I could do was push her out of the way break that gun and throw it down the stairs throw him to the ground until the police came,” Clark told ABC Radio Melbourne Kim McLeod was onboard for a work trip and said she and fellow passengers were in their seats when the incident began and all of a sudden there was a commotion down at the front of the cabin you could tell something was happening because people started filming it “The pilot eventually got on the announcer and said that somebody had boarded the plane with a large gun “A pilot and passenger tackled him to the ground.” passengers then disembarked the plane and the airport was closed She said passengers were told their luggage would be delivered to them later Jetstar said it was working with police and the airport to understand what happened Due to extreme rainfall Hinemoa St pumping station has discharged sewage into the Waiwhetū Stream We advise people to stay away from this area and south of Hinemoa Street for the period of this notice state-of-the-art skatepark opened at Avalon Park in December 2024 to provide the people of Lower Hutt a safe and modern space to skate The new skatepark was funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi through the Melling Transport Improvements (which are part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi) It will replace the old Melling Skate Park which is going to be demolished to make way for construction of the new Melling Interchange The new facility was built by internationally renowned skatepark designers Convic whose state-of-the art skating spaces are enjoyed throughout Australia The skatepark has incorporated features requested by the community during consultation and has been designed using local knowledge through a specialist advisory group comprising roller Six different skate zones cater to beginner intermediate and expert users and include: For a list of other skateparks around Lower Hutt, please click here. As part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi programme needs to be removed to make way for the construction of the new Melling Interchange To ensure the Lower Hutt community still has access to skate facilities the skatepark at Avalon Park is being upgraded with a new state-of-the-art skatepark facilities The new facilities were funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Several locations in the CBD were investigated as potential places for the new skatepark however none were deemed suitable due to the impact on flood management overcommitted greenspaces in the CBD and impact on the community Avalon Park was deemed the strongest option as plans were already in place to upgrade the skating facilities under the park’s Reserves Management Plan It is already a recreational destination with existing skate facilities and space for further development It is also well served by public transport and has parking available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 04 570 6666 | 0800 488 824 contact@huttcity.govt.nz Privacy Policy Accessibility Pilot lost control during an aerobatics display and crashed into tarmac at Avalon airport in Victoria A pilot is in a critical condition after losing control of their plane during an aerobatics display at the Avalon Airshow and crashing into the tarmac Victoria police said the incident occurred on Friday at about 5.15pm on the first day of the airshow which is the largest in the southern hemisphere suffered serious injuries to his upper and lower body Ambulance Victoria said the pilot was airlifted to Melbourne’s Alfred hospital in a critical condition “The incident occurred a significant distance away from spectators and there have been no reports of further injuries,” police said The exact circumstance surrounding the crash were yet to be determined Avalon Australian International Airshow organiser said the airshow had concluded for the day to allow the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation team to have full and free access to the site “We are continuing with preparations to recommence the airshow tomorrow morning subject to confirmation this evening,” Giddings said on Friday “Our thoughts are with the pilot and his family said there was a “huge gasp” from the crowd as they saw the plane tumbling along the ground “It really looked like the guy died – or could well have died The crowd waited in silence – many deeply affected hugging and crying – for 40 minutes not knowing the pilot’s fate Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks one airforce engine and two ambulances came on the scene The crowd erupted in a “big round of applause” when the announcement came over the loudspeaker shortly after 6pm that the pilot was alive but in a critical condition Although the rest of the day’s show had been suspended Crane said “it didn’t feel right not to wait to find out what happened” “It was a very sad end to what was a thrilling day,” Crane said Crane said there appeared to be four planes up at the same – three flying together in formation which he believed was the one that crashed Almost 250,000 spectators were expected to attend the biennial airshow which runs from Friday to Sunday By 2025-03-24T04:38:00+00:00 Papua New Guinea has underlined its close defence relationship with Australia by sending a single NZAero 750XL to the 2025 Avalon air show near Melbourne is one of two aircraft that Canberra donated to Port Moresby in recent years Australia’s Department of Defence announced plans to donate the aircraft at the 2023 show and the New Zealand-built aircraft were delivered later that year The 750XL is ideally suited to Papua New Guinea’s unforgiving terrain The donation brought the PNG fleet of the type to three aircraft the aircraft focuses on supply and personnel transport facilitated by a large left-side cargo door.  Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop the 8-seater type is uniquely well suited to PNG’s difficult terrain It can take-off fully loaded from a runway of just 220m (721ft) and land on 165m and is capable of operating from semi-prepared airstrips in various terrains It took over the operations of Pacific Aerospace – the former producer of the 750XL – in 2021 Australia is highly supportive of PNG’s aerial capabilities with the routine deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force Leonardo C-27J tactical transport to the island nation under the auspices of the Defence Pacific Air Program Australia led the world in fielding the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail blazing a trail for heavyweights including the US Air Force UK Royal Air Force and NATO headquarters to procure the airborne early warning and control jet The American military systems integrator recently opened a subsidiary based in Adelaide which will help support Australian acquisition programmes including the Boeing P-8 and Northrop Grumman MQ-4C while also expanding the domestic production of defence technology Under an initiative dubbed the Regional Sustainment Framework the Pentagon aims to push certain maintenance repair and overhaul functions forward to overseas partners around the Indo-Pacific The US Air Force is looking for new options for air-to-air missiles The California company Stratolaunch is pioneering the development of a reusable flight vehicle capable of reaching speeds beyond Mach 5 Ten of the Boeing refuellers have been listed for sale on a US government auction website FlightGlobal is the global aviation community’s primary source of news analytics and advisory services to connect the aviation community globally and help organisations shape their business strategies identify new opportunities and make better decisions faster Site powered by Webvision Cloud member-first insights and commentary on the global aviation industry Victoria police called to airport outside Melbourne after alleged incident on commercial flight Police are investigating after a 17-year-old allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight with a shotgun and ammunition frightening passengers who described a dramatic citizen’s arrest Victoria police were called to Avalon airport outside Melbourne at 2.50pm on Thursday. Read moreAn image from inside the plane allegedly showed the teen pinned to the floor of the cabin by a fellow passenger the teen was thought to be a maintenance worker when he allegedly entered the airport through a hole in the facility’s fence It is alleged he then walked up the boarding staircase and into the plane where 160 passengers were on board waiting to fly to Sydney Victoria police superintendent Michael Reid said the 17-year-old had been detained by three passengers passengers have identified the male was carrying a firearm,” Reid said “The male was overpowered by three of the passengers at least police have arrived and taken that male into custody “No doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers of that plane and Victorian police really commend the bravery of those passengers who were able to overpower that male.” Reid said ammunition was found along with the shotgun but he did not confirm reports that knives and petrol were also found Authorities did not yet know if the gun was registered “[It’s] very concerning that a person can firstly breach security approach an aircraft and make his way potentially close to being inside a aircraft with a firearm,” Reid said “I can’t communicate more clearly how concerning that is.” Police have located the teenager’s vehicle and are talking to counter-terror teams Barry Clark was sitting in seat 1C on flight JQ 610 and tackled the teenager to the ground once he realised he allegedly had a weapon “The lovely air hostess was just questioning this bloke trying to come on dressed up as a worker,” Clark told ABC Radio “All I could do was push [the flight attendant] out of the way and then put him in a hold and throw him to the ground until the police come.” Clark said the teen “was perfectly dressed for the job I’ve been taught from a boy to be responsible and look after others so I was quietly confident I could handle him … so you just gotta do what you gotta do.” Kim McLeod was on the flight for a work trip “The pilot eventually got on the announcer and said that somebody had boarded the plane with a large gun.” He had allegedly posed as a maintenance worker Suspicion was raised after the crew had been told maintenance checks had been completed but the person dressed as a maintenance worker was onboard “A pilot and passenger tackled him to the ground,” McLeod said passengers disembarked the plane and the airport was closed but as no further flights were leaving the airport on Thursday confirmed in a statement the airport was closed to visitors while the incident was investigated Jetstar is the only operator of commercial flights at Avalon a Jetstar spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a security incident at Avalon airport this afternoon and are working with police and the airport to urgently understand what has occurred The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority and we can confirm there are no reported injuries.” starry nights with its Avalon After Dark experiences The new offering will include activities including moonlight city escapes “Sunsets don’t need to signal the end of the day’s adventure on a river cruise,” says Pam Hoffee we’re keeping the night alive with unforgettable experiences from moonlit toasts on the Sky Deck to impromptu dance parties and late-night explorations made possible by overnight docking in legendary cities and settings," Hoffee said “We’re re-writing the script for river cruising after hours Avalon After Dark promises evenings worth staying up for.” Avalon’s Moonlit Ports & Midnight Pubs menu encourages guests to experience the local nightlife scene in Europe’s most legendary cities that includes: Budapest: Raise a glass at a ruin bar or take in the glowing Buda Castle skyline Vienna: Catch a classical concert or chase a late-night Sachertorte Amsterdam: Seek out a speakeasy or chill to candlelit jazz Rüdesheim: Meander through the Drosselgasse’s cozy wine taverns Avignon: Stroll past the illuminated Palais des Papes or dine in a starlit square Asia is experiencing a remarkable tourism resurgence cementing its status as one of the world’s hottest travel regions From innovative solutions by our resort partners to heritage-driven experiences here\'s what visitors can expect and enjoy on their next trip to Macao Watch on YouTube Watch on YouTube Read Now here's what visitors can expect and enjoy on their next trip to Macao Read Now Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times newsZach Bryan Brings Out Noeline Hofmann and Willow Avalon During Headline Set at Stagecoach 2025By Alli Patton The first day of Stagecoach certainly kicked off the festival weekend with a bang, especially when Zach Bryan capped that Friday night with an electrifying 30-song set full of favorites From start to finish, it was obvious his headlining showcase would be one for the books. For two hours, he pulled from a catalogue now five studio albums strong, playing smash hits like ''68 Fastback', 'Something in the Orange' and 'Heading South', as well as newer offerings from 2024's The Great American Bar Scene. Along the way, he covered Warren Zevon's 'Lawyers, Guns and Money', introducing the 1978 opus as one of his favorites, and debuted his latest single, 'Blue Jean Baby' The perfect additions to his sprawling showcase came by way of the guests he brought out during the night Halfway into his performance, the hitmaker welcomed collaborator Noeline Hofmann onto the stage, and together, they performed a duet of the Hofmann-penned 'Purple Gas' which appeared on The Great American Bar Scene to wide acclaim “Every time we play it together I mess it up" but there seemed to be no errors in sight during the enrapturing duet Later on, he also tapped Willow Avalon for a sweet rendition of his Kacey Musgraves-backed 'I Remember Everything' one we'll perhaps hear again when the two take on BST Hyde Park this summer Taken from Zach Bryan’s set at Stagecoach in Indio For more on this year's Stagecoach Festival New subscale model represents latest aerodynamic configuration ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) ("XTI" or the "Company") a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions unveiled its tradeshow model of the TriFan 600 aircraft at the Avalon Airshow The new model showcases the aircraft's revolutionary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) design featuring the latest aerodynamic configuration with three operational fans "The TriFan 600 has captivated prospective customers suppliers and aviation enthusiasts with its cutting-edge technology and superior performance as the far fast and flexible aircraft," said Scott Pomeroy "This aircraft represents the future of air mobility seamlessly blending the best of fixed-wing aircraft with the unique capability of vertical takeoff and landing XTI's presence at the Avalon Airshow allowed us to showcase its transformative design to industry attendees firsthand." Later this month, XTI Aerospace will begin flight testing its subscale model of the TriFan 600 codenamed "Sparrow." Sparrow mirrors the latest aerodynamic configuration of the TriFan 600 revealed at the Avalon Airshow and will be used to evaluate vertical takeoff and the return to vertical mode for landing These tests will further validate the "digital twin" computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis ensuring the aircraft's design meets the required performance and safety standards XTI Aerospace shared exhibition space with VStar 21 a TriFan 600 pre-order customer and premier operator specializing in advanced air mobility expressed his enthusiasm for their future fleet of TriFan 600 aircraft "We are thrilled to have orders for the TriFan 600 and look forward to witnessing the transformative impact these aircraft will have on our operations," said Mr "Its versatility and advanced technology are key to our mission of providing rapid and we believe it will be a game-changer in saving lives across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region." The Avalon Airshow serves as a premier platform for industry leaders to showcase technological advancements and foster strategic partnerships XTI Aerospace remains committed to transforming advanced air mobility beginning with its initial Regional xVTOL in the TriFan 600 XTI's innovations and the TriFan 600 continue to generate excitement and strong interest from operators Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release statements about the products under development by XTI plans and strategies are forward-looking statements Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words including "believe," "continue," "could," "would," "will," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target," "projects," or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements All forward-looking statements are based upon estimates while considered reasonable by XTI Aerospace and its management and many factors may cause the actual results to differ materially from current expectations XTI undertakes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that might subsequently arise Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the risk factors discussed from time to time in XTI's filings with the SEC including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC General inquiries:Email: [email protected] Web: https://xtiaerospace.com/contact/  Investor Relations:Crescendo CommunicationsTel: +1 212-671-1020Email: [email protected] General inquiries:Email: contact@xtiaerospace.com Web: https://xtiaerospace.com/contact/  Investor Relations:Crescendo CommunicationsTel: +1 212-671-1020Email: XTIA@crescendo-ir.com today announced that Preston Dunlap has joined.. today released its key product and engineering.. Aerospace, Defense Airlines & Aviation Computer & Electronics New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page By 2025-03-24T21:51:00 American defence start-up Anduril is eyeing potential opportunities in Australia for its Fury autonomous jet as the company prepares to fly the type in a competition to provide the US Air Force’s first-ever uncrewed fighter You have reached your limit of free articles for this period Register for a FREE account to read this article and benefit from: Join now Posted in: Games, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: , , Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is finally leaving Early Access as the dark first person open world RPG arrives this May Indie game developer Questline and publisher Awaken Realms revealed the release date for their latest game, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Serving as a love letter to open-world FPP RPGs the game presents a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends as you see them fall in an everlasting autumn It will be up to you to restore some kind of order as the lands enter a new age The game has been in Early Access for over two years but they're finally ready to bring the full version to PC Enjoy the trailer and info here as the game will be released on May 23 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a mature taking you into a dark fantasy world inspired by Arthurian legends where you will decide on what legacy King Arthur's reign will leave on the world after 600 years of continuous struggle Every inch of the open world is full of things to find Explore at your own pace and go wherever you want and other usables to create your unique combat style that will get tested by tons of hard enemies in the game Tons of supporting systems will allow you to fully experience the world of Tainted Grail: sketchbook This will offer a survival aspect to the game You will also be able to find over 250 NPCs and tasks that will often force you to make hard To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy Stay up to date with our Newsletter Or login The RAAF envisions following iterations of UAVs being descendants of MQ-28A Ghost Bat Boeing Defence Australia unveiled what was then referred to as the Loyal Wingman large stealthy uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon near Melbourne six years ago It occurred amid much fanfare and the trumpeting that it would be the first Australian designed military aircraft in more than six decades The original idea outlined for the UAV was as a multirole platform which could conceivably act as an escort or attack aircraft and while the US side of Boeing continues to look at it in this role Damian Kemp has worked in the defence media for 25 years covering military aircraft StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 8:55:42 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); By 2025-03-23T06:16:00 The Australian army is displaying its new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at the Avalon air show for the first time Embraer will be at the Avalon Airshow from March 25 – 30 reinforcing its relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and portfolio of business jets Australia’s Embraer fleet will soon grow with the delivery of eight E190-E2s for Virgin Australia there are nearly 50 E-Jets and 20 Embraer business jets operating in Australasia most delivered light jet for the last 13 consecutive years the region is home to one of the largest E-Jets fleet in the Asia Pacific region the country’s largest E-Jets operator serves domestic routes on behalf of Qantas “Australia is a vital market for Embraer and our presence at Avalon underscores our long-term commitment to the region said Embraer Commercial Aviation VP Raul Villaron “With a strong foundation of existing E-Jet operators and the addition of Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 fleet we’re confident that Embraer aircraft will continue to play a crucial role in connecting communities and driving economic growth across Australia.” Embraer and Virgin Australia announced a firm order for eight E190-E2s as part of Virgin Australia’s fleet renewal plan Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of this year Building upon the first-generation E-Jets’ 20 years of operational excellence and new technologies deliver significant improvements in carbon emissions and fuel burn It has been certified to fly with blends of up to 50% SAF and has demonstrated through test flights the engine’s compatibility with 100% SAF Embraer is committed to developing products and technologies to contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 The E2 family of aircraft is certified to fly with blends of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel and has demonstrated through test flights the engine’s operability with 100% SAF further reinforcing Embraer’s commitment to emissions reduction and sustainable aviation Embraer’s Defense and Security team will showcase its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions Since entering service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019 The current fleet of aircraft in operation has a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99% demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category the Netherlands announced their choice for the Millennium in 2022 the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea also selected the KC-390 confirming the success of this game-changer platform Slovakia and an undisclosed customer also opted for the KC-390 Embraer has been present and supporting customers in Australia since 1978 marking 47 years in the market since Embraer’s first aircraft © My Security Media. All Right Reserved 2019.   Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Competition T&Cs Questions have been raised about how a 17-year-old boy could board a Jetstar flight allegedly armed with a loaded shotgun at Avalon Airport The boy was overpowered by a passenger after being stopped by a flight attendant on Thursday The boy appeared in a children's court charged with numerous offences Link copiedShareShare articleA 17-year-old boy accused of breaching airport security before boarding a Jetstar plane with a loaded shotgun allegedly told passengers "I've got bombs in my bag" Police allege the teenager entered Avalon Airport, west of Melbourne, through a hole in a security fence before trying to board a Jetstar flight bound for Sydney on Thursday afternoon. He was tackled to the ground and detained by a group of passengers and the pilot until police arrived. On Friday, the teenager faced a children's court charged with numerous offences including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, endangering the safety of an aircraft, carrying out a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm. Police say the boy tried to board the Jetstar flight after breaching a security fence at Avalon Airport. (7 News) He did not apply for bail and is due to return to court for a hearing on March 21. Charge sheets released by the court on Friday afternoon revealed the teenager also allegedly planted a fake homemade explosive and threatened passengers and crew. "I've got bombs in my bag," the 17-year-old boy is alleged to have said. He was also charged with stealing two 12-gauge shotguns and a rifle, possessing cartridge ammunition and driving offences. During the brief hearing, the teenager, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, sat quietly and spoke only when asked by the magistrate if he was applying for bail. "No, I'm not," the 17-year-old responded. The court heard it was the teenager's first time in custody. The incident has raised questions about security at Victoria's second-biggest airport, with Avalon Airport saying it was working with police to "urgently understand what has occurred". One aviation security expert said Thursday's breach, which took place on a flight that was due to leave for Sydney, was "unacceptable". Footage of the dramatic on-plane arrest showed the boy wearing a high-vis jacket. Passengers and a Jetstar pilot pinned the boy down.  (7 News) Police said the boy had way to the Jetstar plane and walked up the stairs to the aircraft, where he was spoken to by a flight attendant. Passengers onboard the flight said the boy became agitated when he could not produce a boarding pass or identification for the attendant.  One passenger, Barry Clark, helped the pilot and other crew overpower the boy and throw the shotgun down the stairs outside the aircraft. Avalon Airport chief executive Ari Suss would not go into detail about the security breach when asked about it on Friday morning. "This wasn't a matter with regards to the screening of passengers," he told ABC Radio Melbourne. However, aviation law and safety expert Ron Bartsch from Avlaw said it was an embarrassing breach for the airport. Police are investigating the security breach at Avalon Airport. (ABC News) "This is just simply not acceptable. Any passenger boarding a commercial jet aircraft in Australia is entitled to the same level of security, irrespective of what airport," he told ABC Radio Melbourne. "Security systems have got to accommodate all possible scenarios and it's not inconceivable that someone with some wire cutters or whatever can cut through a fence so it makes a mockery of having sophisticated scanning and security systems. Mr Bartsch said there could be "serious ramifications" for the airport as a result of the breach and it may face penalties. Avalon Airport said normal operations had resumed but with increased security. "As part of our ongoing commitment to security, we have implemented further measures across the airport, including within the terminal and surrounding areas," Avalon Airport chief executive Ari Suss said. "We continue to work closely with authorities to ensure a safe and secure environment for all travellers. Mr Suss said passengers at Avalon would see "a noticeable number of extra security officers" at the terminal. Meanwhile, Mr Clark is being credited with coming to the aid of flight attendants during the drama. The shearer told ABC Radio Melbourne he first noticed the young man when he realised a female flight attendant was questioning him. Questions have been raised as to how the security breach occurred at Avalon Airport. (ABC News: Natasha Schapova) "He was dressed up as a worker and he got agitated and before we knew it, there was a gun — shotgun appeared — and I was worried about there being shots so all I could do was get the gun out of the way, threw it down the stairs — try to — and then put him in a hold and throw him to the ground til the police come," he said. Asked what was going through his mind when he tackled the young man, Mr Clark said: "You don't think, you act." "I've been taught from a boy to be responsible and look after others and we're a sporting family so I was quietly confident I could handle him but I didn't want to see that poor girl get shot so you've just got to do what you've got to do," he said. Avalon Airport chief executive Ari Suss praised passenger Barry Clark for his actions during the incident. (ABC News: Cameron Parke) Mr Suss said the airport would offer Mr Clark "free flights for life" after his act of bravery. "He is a hero. I told Barry he changed the course of history with what he did. I believe one of the Jetstar pilots also showed immense bravery," he said. Passenger Barry Clark was hailed as a hero after overpowering the armed teenager. (Supplied: Reddit) "The Jetstar crew, the Jetstar team, our Avalon team, the aircraft engineers, everyone's just done an amazing job, fantastic job." Teri O'Toole from the Flight Attendants' Association of Australia said the crew handled the situation well. "He would have clearly not had an aviation security identification card, or what we call an ASIC, and that is something the crew are certainly trained for to ensure that anyone dressed in maintenance, catering or official uniform has an ASIC," she said. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Launching on Boxing Day and running until March will feature a suite of new assets showcased across TV radio and social to heighten brand awareness and highlight to consumers the Avalon difference including the relaxed luxury that gives the guests the freedom to personalise their journey With travellers in 2025 expected to shift their priorities to focus on enjoying the journey as much as the destination and take more time for rejuvenation Avalon Waterways believes it is an opportune time to spotlight its brand positioning and reignite its messaging “We are excited to launch our Cruising Elevated campaign to introduce more consumers to Avalon and showcase our truly elevated offering of river cruising,” said Chris Fundell head of marketing Asia Pacific at Globus family of brands “Avalon Waterways cruise is an unparalleled experience; from intimate cruising in our Panorama Suites that guarantees guests uninterrupted views of the scenic shoreline to our diverse menu of immersive shore excursions – this campaign has been developed to show it all.” who has been integral in enhancing awareness of Avalon amongst their desired Gen X audience will be lending her face and voice to the campaign featuring in a series of TVC and radio advertisements Fresh from her latest Avalon Waterways cruise along the Danube River with her daughter Talia Melissa now has a deeper appreciation for the beauty of river cruising and the memories that can be created onboard with family and friends “I am thrilled to be involved in Avalon Waterways’ latest campaign to introduce or reintroduce the brands’ point of difference to Australian travellers,” said Doyle flexible itineraries with freedom and choice that elevates Avalon above the rest and makes it the perfectly customisable holiday to have with family or friends “It was so special to share the Avalon experience in a once-in-a-lifetime trip with Talia where we could connect relax and soak in the twinkling festive sights from the Danube Whether we were wandering through the Christmas markets with our guided tour or sipping hot chocolate from our Panorama Suite onboard Cruising Elevated is really the perfect description to encapsulate what it’s like to travel with Avalon.” Register for Free and receive the Campaign Brief Daily Bulletin Type your email address in the space below Here’s this year’s line-up for the ever-amazing Field of Avalon Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. 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These plans will run alongside the retirement of the army’s Tiger attack helicopters which are expected to go out of service before the end of 2026 meaning there will be at least a year US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week Sign Up for Our Monthly River Cruise Newsletter Avalon Waterways has announced a comprehensive fleet-wide refresh of its Suite Ships in Europe The renovation project aims to enhance the aesthetic comfort and connectivity of the river cruise experience while maintaining the panoramic views for which the ships are known The refresh will include new decor throughout all public spaces improved internet connectivity with a second Starlink antenna upgraded fitness facilities featuring Kinesis weight machines and expanded free weight options as well as an increased fleet of bicycles with 15 new bikes and four new e-bikes per ship we believe the perfectly designed river cruise starts with a perfectly designed ship inviting guests to explore the world in comfort and style," said Pam Hoffee we're elevating details – from drapes on the widest-opening windows in river cruising and décor of our Panorama Lounges to fit-for-purpose fitness centers and fleet of new bikes – ensuring that our Suite Ships continue to set the standard for effortless The renovation schedule includes the following ships from 2024 (Avalon Passion Avalon Tranquility II) and 2026 (Avalon Expression & Avalon Visionary) The Avalon Alegria Avalon View and Avalon Envision will not undergo renovations as they were built in the enhanced style that is guiding the fleet-wide refresh Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI based on a press release distributed by Avalon Waterways It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. 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