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Next week the WRC Kennards Hire Rally kicks off and Airport Metals couldn’t be more excited! For those who have been before, you already know the World Rally Championship (WRC) is one of the most exciting and gruelling motorsport competitions in the world. For those who don’t know what it’s about – or better yet, […]

Technology is constantly evolving – and as it does, we’re all becoming more focused on how we can use it to ensure the sustainability of our planet. Solar power is one example of how we’re starting to achieve this. In 2016, the aircraft industry made history with an entirely solar-powered aircraft completing a round-the-world trip. […]

Tourism is an important part of the economy for many countries around the world. During FY14/15, tourism in Australia represented 3.0% of the GDP, contributing $47.5 billion to the national economy. It also employed 5% of the Australian workforce. Unfortunately, it can also be a drain on natural resources and create an enormous carbon footprint. […]

At Airport Metals, there’s nothing we love more than helping our customers’ dreams take flight. We were overjoyed to receive the following from one of our longstanding clients, Darren. Darren has been a lifelong member of the aviation community, working across the industry and building many of his own planes over the years. Read on […]

Up to forty per cent of Australians admit to feeling nervous when flying. While some suffer from aviophobia, many of us are simply frightened by sensationalist headlines and Hollywood movies. The truth is, flying is actually the safest mode of transportation. In this blog, we cover some facts that will help your future journeys go […]

When we first heard of 3D printing it sounded like something out of science fiction. Imagine purchasing designs online that you could print at home. While that hasn’t eventuated yet, it has taken off in the manufacturing industry, with companies producing anything from lawnmowers to aircraft. In 2016, Airbus 3D printed the first mini airplane, […]

Given that the distance between our two closest cities (Sydney and Canberra) is 286km or 3.5 hours by car, it’s little wonder that Australians have long been interested in aviation. To put the distance into perspective, it’s almost the exact same kilometres between Paris and Belgium – two separate countries! Over the years, we’ve had […]

How easy is it to travel these days? All you need to do is open your browser or an app on your smartphone, search your destination and select the most affordable flight. It’s so easy that more than eight million people do it every day, according to the International Air Transport Association. But travelling wasn’t […]

At Airport Metals, we believe in putting a name to every face. Whether that means getting to know our largest clients, our newest employees or our local customers who are building their pride and joy on their weekends off. Today, we’d like to introduce you to our GM, John Owens. Originally from New Zealand, but […]

We’ve come a long way from the early days of aeroplanes, where wood was the most common material used in their design. While it was lightweight and strong, it also splintered frequently and required a lot of maintenance. Now wood is typically only used on small homebuilt airplanes. Anything larger – especially commercial planes – […]