Investing in Queensland's aviation and aerospace industry

Queensland is one of the Asia-Pacific's strongest aviation and aerospace hubs. Queensland's accessible locations, low business costs and skilled workforce combine to make Queensland an ideal location to set up a business in the aviation and aerospace industry.

After almost a decade of unprecedented industry growth, Queensland is now regarded as:

• the centre for Australia's aerospace and rotary wing (helicopter) industries
• the centre for Australia's aviation training services
• an emerging centre for Australia's general aviation industry
• a growing hub for research and development of emerging aviation technologies, including unmanned aircraft systems.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 census showed that:

• nearly 30% of all Australian-based pilots are located in Queensland
• there are 16,500 aviation, aerospace and defence-related jobs in Queensland, 23% of the Australian total
• Queensland is home to almost 30% of aviation and aerospace companies in Australia.

This guide explains the benefits of investing in Queensland's aviation and aerospace industry.