Avionics 2000 is an Australian aviation success story, growing from a part-time business in a small office at Essendon Airport to today becoming a leading avionics support company in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Managing Director Michael Kus first started the company back in 1988 when he saw the need for avionics support at Essendon Fields Airport after briefly working for the Victoria…

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Air Link takes 15-year lease extension at Essendon Fields

April 8, 2024

Air Link, a national flight charter, freight and logistics provider, along with partner operator AirMed, has significantly extended its lease of Hangar 85 at Essendon Fields Airport as the home base for its Victorian, Tasmanian and South Australian operations. Moving to Essendon Fields in 2022, Air Link operate out of a 2,148 sqm facility located at 6 Bristol St, servicing clients throughout…

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Record Weekend For Essendon Fields Airport This Grand Prix

March 22, 2024

Essendon Fields Airport is expected to reach a record for aircraft movements this weekend, thanks to the newfound popularity of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2024. Interstate and overseas visitors are choosing chartered and corporate aircraft to travel to Melbourne for the weekend of GP action, with some operators like Air Link reporting a 200 per cent increase above normal aircraft traffic…

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Angel Flight mark more than 20 years at Essendon Fields

March 15, 2024

Angel Flight is one of Australia’s great aviation charity success stories, which has had a strong connection with Essendon Fields Airport since its inception in 2003. The charity coordinates free, non-emergency flights for those in rural areas needing medical assistance, who either don’t have the resources or ability to reach the help they need. Volunteers, with their own aircraft and time, offer…

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KSB Australia is pumping success at Essendon Fields

March 13, 2024

KSB Australia, a global pump manufacturing company which has been around for over 150 years, are flourishing in their Essendon Fields location experiencing an increase in revenue and looking to increase staff members. Moving into 62 sqm at the Essendon Fields Bell Business Centre from their previous Tottenham facility in early 2022, five staff set themselves up to operate out of the office, which…

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Heritage Park receives major enhancement

March 13, 2024

Essendon Fields has taken another important step forward in its creation of durable, sustainable and quality public realm, upgrading the landscaping of Heritage Park, a favourite green space for tenants and visitors alike. Heritage Park is located on the corner of Wirraway Rd and English Street, between the Linfox headquarters and the Essendon Fields Airport control tower. The park includes a…

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The Fearless Females Of Essendon Fields 2024

March 7, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday 8 March, we shine a spotlight on the contribution which four female leaders who work at Essendon Fields are making to their profession and to our community. We hope their stories will inspire everyone, but especially young women. Michelle Quadara, Parts and Distribution Associate, Textron Aviation | The opportunity to grow is…

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Zagame Automotive brings Audi and CUPRA to EF Auto

March 6, 2024

Essendon Fields Auto welcomes Zagame Automotive, bringing new Audi and CUPRA dealerships to Australia’s largest automotive precinct. Construction is commencing on two new dealerships at Essendon Fields Auto for leading prestige motor vehicle retailer Zagame Automotive, which will create new showrooms for Audi and CUPRA to service Melbourne’s fast growing north-western region. Essendon Fields Auto…

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Leidos aviation scholarship takes off with RMIT Aviation Academy

February 19, 2024

Leidos Australia and RMIT University have launched a new aviation scholarship that will support budding pilots to complete their studies and commence their flying career. Through RMIT’s Aviation Academy, Leidos is providing $120,000 worth of scholarship funding which will be available to final year students completing a degree in Aviation at RMIT. This is the first aviation scholarship for the…

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EF announces winners of 2024 Community Grants

February 19, 2024

Essendon Fields COO Kathy Craig has announced the 24 recipients of the Friends of the Fields community grants for 2024. In total more than $80,000 was awarded in specific grants for 2024, bringing the total allocated to help local organisations undertake important projects for the benefit of the local community to $200,000 over the last three years. As per previous years, the organisations to…

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