This report brings together all strands of aviation policy into a single document providing planning, regulatory and investment certainty for the aviation industry out to 2020 and beyond.

It sets out the government's commitment to a continuation of Australia's excellent aviation safety record and to strengthen aviation security systems, while providing a policy framework for the development of the aviation industry at all levels - international, domestic, regional and general aviation including through skills and productivity improvements. It also sets out initiatives to ensure better planning and integrated development on and around airports and to lessen the adverse effects of aviation activity on the environment and communities.