Deal locks in Victorian air hub
The Victorian Government has announced ‘an historic partnership’ in the establishment of a new national aviation services precinct that will provide training facilities, maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
“We have signed an historic agreement with John Holland Aviation Services, Australia’s largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul operator, to partner in delivering Australia’s first national aviation precinct."
Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips said that the State Government would ‘work aggressively’ to attract aviation business from other states to establish the precinct as a leading aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region.
“Securing John Holland as the first partner is a major step forward. We are now seeking further private sector participation and investment to develop and operate the precinct,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.
“We envisage aircraft and engine maintenance repair and overhaul enterprises such as John Holland working alongside component companies and suppliers and training providers in a shared collaborative space to increase innovation and deliver competitive outcomes.
“The precinct will feature training academies and institutions teaching students of today to be the qualified aviation specialists of the future, and it will become an incubator for research and development.”
Mr Baillieu said the Coalition Government was focused on developing infrastructure and aviation skills, and attracting investment and creating a competitive environment for aviation businesses.