AIDN is delighted to invite you to attend the AIDN QLD February Member Meeting, proudly hosted by Airbus in Australia.

Join us as we visit Airbus at their Brisbane Airport facility, where you’ll have the opportunity to network, collaborate, and stay informed on key developments in the defence industry.  Secure your spot today!

ABOUT AIRBUS

Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, providing products, services and solutions for the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space sectors. Drawing on over half a century of aerospace engineering expertise, Airbus products are defined by innovation. We are developing the next generation of aircraft to be lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient, and to fly using alternative fuel sources.

Australia has been a key market for Airbus for over 40 years, with customers consistently trusting its civil aircraft, defence, space, and helicopter products. Airbus in Australia has secured orders for more than 300 passenger aircraft and over 300 helicopters and military fixed-wing aircraft.

Additionally, Airbus’s strong industrial presence in Australia includes MRO centres which contribute to the local economy, enhanced aerospace capabilities, and created high-value jobs, reinforcing its partnership with the region. These long-standing partnerships and continuous investment in the local aviation industry generate employment for over 1,000 people in Australia in high-value aerospace jobs.

EVENT DETAILS

Venue: Airbus – 112 Pandanus Ave, Brisbane Airport, QLD, 4008
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time: Registration starts at 1730 for a 1830 start – 2100
RSVP: 5pm, 12 February 2026

COST

Members: Free
Non-Members: $50.00 incl GST + Humanitix Fees

*AIDN Members – Please see your emails for the Access Code to unlock the hidden AIDN member prices.
*All payments made using Humanitix will incur a small fee that goes to charity.
*Please note that tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

Registration is essential and places are limited so be sure to secure your tickets today!

AGENDA

An indicative Agenda for the evening will be:

17:30 – Arrival & Registration

17:30-18:30 – Networking, Refreshments & Facility Tour

18:30 – Presentations;

• AIDN QLD Update
• AIDN National Update
• Defence Jobs Queensland Update
• Host Presentation – Airbus
• Presentation – TBA

19:30 – Meeting close

19:30-20:45 – Facility Tour & Networking

21:00 – Facility Vacated

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

All members attending this event will need to:

• NOT arrive before 5pm
• Wear enclosed, flat shoes
• NO photography on-site
• Vacate Facility by 2100
• Follow the directions of staff on-site

Terms and Conditions

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on [email protected] so your ticket can be reallocated.
• Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser.
• These terms and conditions are subject to change, and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
• By registering for this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.

Please contact Alanna at [email protected] if you have any queries about this fantastic event.

We look forward to seeing you on the night!

Kind Regards,

The AIDN National Team