Empowering Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Aviation

UNSW Aviation is committed to driving progress in global aviation through transformative educational excellence, innovative research, and collaborative industry engagement, creating a positive social impact for all.

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Most employable students

UNSW ranks #1 in Australia for employment outcomes in the 2026 QS World University rankings, and #1 in the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards

Innovative program in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

creating entrepreneurs and future leaders for this rapidly evolving sector

Flying Operations Unit

comprised of Diamond DA40 and Piper PA44 aeroplanes and Pacific Simulators. Creating pilot graduates with professional attributes to lead the industry into the future

Leading Academics in Applied Research

conducting research that educators worldwide rely on to shape the next generation of pilots and aviation managers, creating professional pilot graduates with exceptional leadership skills

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Open Day at Bankstown Airport

Jul 14, 2025

School of Aviation

Current Affairs in Aviation Short Course 2025

Jun 24, 2025

Science School of Aviation

UNSW researchers take to the skies with airborne sensor for environmental studies

The advanced sensor provides valuable insights into Australia’s landscapes, resources, and emissions - offering new opportunities for scientific discovery from the sky.

Apr 02, 2025

Science School of Aviation Science & Tech

Potential boom in future supersonic air travel needs to be safe

Mar 24, 2025

Science School of Aviation

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A student and educator in the UNSW flight simulator

Aviation

Prepare for a successful career in the aviation industry. We offer flying programs for those looking to become pilots and aviation management programs for those pursuing a corporate role in the industry.

Research & impact

Our research makes a real difference in aviation by bringing together the field’s best minds to innovate and collaborate on important issues such as safety, efficiency, policy and the rising need to address sustainability.

Together, this global community of researchers are solving some of the industry’s greatest challenges and building a brighter future.

Research strengths

Our research strengths cover human factors in aviation safety, risk management, airport & airline operations management, fatigue, sustainability, ground operations, telemetry, baggage handling, investigations, aviation economics & finance, aviation law, regulation and policy, emerging aviation technology including UAV platforms.

TARS centre

Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research capitalises on the strong research synergies in human factors and transport safety conducted between our research team and fellow researchers in aviation.