AVIATION AEROSPACE AUSTRALIA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBER BASED ORGANISATION

About GreenSkies

GreenSkies is an initiative by Aviation/Aerospace Australia to promote action on sustainability in the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors in Australia. GreenSkies aims to bring together leading organisations to facilitate solution-focused discussions, collaborations, projects, events, and networking opportunities.

PRINCIPLES

Renewable, Sustainable, and Future are the guiding principles for this initiative.

Renewable will identify and develop ideas and industry practices around Sustainable Airline Fuels, low-carbon emissions technology, and alternative propulsion.

Sustainable will focus on local sustainability issues such as waste management, noise pollution, water quality at airports and the impact on surrounding communities.

Future projects, events and industry discussions will focus on how developing technologies (e.g., UAV, AR, VR, AI), supply chain resilience, and operations efficiency, are contributing to business profitability post-COVID

To help structure this initiative, relevant key issues identified by A/AA GreenSkies Committee will be used to create a calendar of events. These events will be designed to help Australian institutions, corporate partners, and SMEs within A/AA to create a network for individuals and organisations, connecting with industry peers, inspiring future generations to join the industry, and promoting sustainability in all facets of their careers.

A/AA is proud to have taken a leading role in celebrating and promoting sustainability across far-reaching capabilities and the GreenSkies initiative is designed to help industry work together for a more sustainable future.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INITIATIVE ARE TO

  • Create a framework for members to network and engage on issues relating to the sustainability and future of aviation, aerospace, and space sectors in Australia
  • Encourage organisations to establish, and individuals to seek out, sustainable career pathways as workforces transform
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and organisations in creating white papers tackling key issues
  • Raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of sustainability in the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors
  • Provide support and professional development opportunities for those already working in the sector
  • Support small and medium businesses in addressing sustainability challenges within their capabilities

GREENSKIES COMMITTEE

CHAIR

  • Heidi Hauf | Regional Sustainability Lead, APAC at Boeing Australia


DEPUTY CHAIR

  • Shannon O'Hara | Non-Executive Director at Aviation/Aerospace Australia & Legal Counsel – Aviation at QBE Insurance Australia Pacific


COMMITTEE

  • Greg Barsby | Managing Director at QinetiQ Australia
  • Marta Braconi | Sustainability Manager at Virgin Australia
  • Aries Calonzo | Head of Sales – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands at Cirium
  • Tony Carolan | Business Development Manager, Aerostructures at Marand Precision Engineering
  • Tom Caska | Chief Executive Officer at Aerologix
  • Bruce Connolly | Manager Investment & Transition, Regional City Strategy & Transition at Latrobe Regional Airport
  • Gordon Chakaodza | Director of Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) at Swinburne University of Technology
  • Dr Adriano Di Pietro | Director, Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub | AIR Hub at Swinburne University of Technology
  • Dr Daniel Edgington-Mitchell | Course Director, Aerospace Engineering at Monash University
  • Paul Ferguson | Chief Executive Officer at Moorabbin Airport Corporation
  • Dr Annie Liang | Senior Lecturer, STEM College, School of Engineering at RMIT University
  • Dylan McGrath | Head of Partnerships at MicroTau
  • Michael Nas | Principal at Bennett - Litigation and Commercial Law
  • Franck Nicolas | Senior Manager Engineering at Airbus Australia Pacific
  • Professor Jennifer Palmer | Associate Dean, Aerospace & Aviation, School of Engineering at RMIT University
  • Jessica Rudd | Sustainability Manager at Brisbane Airport Corporation
  • Sabina Todd | Regional General Manager & Vice President, APAC at Envirosuite
  • Deborah Vega | Risk & Compliance Manager at Lovitt Technologies Australia
  • Mark Wagstaff | General Manager Air, Information & Space at Nova Systems