The feature article in this issue examines regional aviation in Australia–a topic first explored in Avline in October 2003.

This report provides estimates of the total cost to Australia of aviation related accidents and incidents that occurred in the financial year 2003–04. It also reports the cost per accident and the cost attributable to a fatality.

Previous issues of Avline have examined Australian domestic and regional aviation.

Australian Transport Statistics provides an easy introduction to a diverse range of transport statistics.

It highlights the variation in aircraft and passenger traffic during this period and discusses how the operational profile has changed through the introduction of discount flights and more direct services to regional centres.

The feature article examines the operational changes in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements at Australia's five major airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth) over the decade 1997–2006.

The Excel file below contains tables showing the value and weight of Australian international imports and exports each quarter, by sea freight (liner and non-liner) and by air.

The feature article examines the aviation industry's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and the steps being taken both domestically and internationally to quantify the problem and to reduce aviation emissions.

Australian Transport Statistics provides a short summary of a diverse range of transport statistics.

This report presents the forecasts of passenger and aircraft traffic at capital city airports over the next 20 years.