New hangar project to support general aviation and essential services

Aeria Management Group (AMG) has proposed a Major Development Plan (MDP) for a new aviation hangar project at Bankstown Airport, to meet the current and future needs of Australia’s aviation industry.

The $50 million development within the Bankstown Airport Aviation Zone is designed to meet growing general aviation demand and enhance aviation operations at Bankstown Airport, such as emergency services, flight training and emerging net zero electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.

The Aviation Hangar Project (Project) demonstrates AMG’s commitment to providing new infrastructure and high-quality facilities to support the development of emerging technologies and meet the changing needs of general aviation.

The MDP and appendices are available to read via the links below.

THE SITE

The Project site is located within the Aviation Zone, as identified by the Bankstown Airport Master Plan 2019, which actively supports growth and improvement of aviation facilities and infrastructure, including the development of new hangar facilities.

The site is bound to the north and east by Taxiway K, to the west by Taxiway C and to the south by Taxiway A.

The site is desirable due to its proximity to the airfield and critical service networks – such as an aviation fuel depot, electricity, stormwater infrastructure and potable water – and will enhance airfield connectivity.

THE PROJECT

The Project consists of:

  • Construction of two aircraft hangar buildings and ancillary offices to accommodate up to 10 separate aviation operations
  • South-western hangar building includes a larger office space, to accommodate a passenger lounge, training facilities or office accommodation
  • New landside road access via an extension of Avro Street to a centralised car parking area
  • Hangar aprons and open aircraft parking area
  • Hangars and aprons are designed to accommodate up to Code C fixed-wing and vertical take-off aircraft
  • Design is flexible and adaptable to meet changing general aviation needs – including emerging net zero aircraft and technologies that align with AMG’s Sustainability Framework.

Digital illustrations of the proposed buildings

 

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

The Project aligns with AMG’s Sustainability Framework and features design initiatives to reduce any environmental impacts, including:

  • On-site solar renewable energy production
  • EV charging infrastructure
  • Energy efficient and controlled lighting
  • Energy efficient heat-pump hot water

ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION

We our committed to extensive community engagement and consultation throughout the MDP process.

The Project’s Preliminary Draft MDP is on public exhibition from 10 October 2024 to 3 February 2025, providing the community with the opportunity to learn more about the proposed development and share feedback.

Meet the Project team and find out more

Our engagement and consultation activities have included the following to date:

  • Community pop-up information stall: Thursday 24 October 2024 outside the Georges Hall Supa IGA, 195 Birdwood Road. Come by any time between 3.30pm and 6pm.
  • Community information session: Monday 11 November 2024 at the Bankstown Airport Passenger Terminal, Airport Avenue, Bankstown Aerodrome. Drop in any time between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

MAKE A SUBMISSION

We welcome submissions to the MDP during the public exhibition period. Submissions may be made by:

  • Email to MDPfeedback@aeria.co;or
  • Mail to Aviation Hangar Project, Aeria Management Group, 16A Airport Avenue, Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW 2200

The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday 3 February 2025.

We will consider all submissions in the final Draft MDP, which is subject to approval by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

CONTACT US

For more information or any queries, please email MDPfeedback@aeria.co or call 02 8709 9466.

MDP DOCUMENTS

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Aeria Management Group respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country where Aeria and our Airports are located and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.