Who are the project partners of the facility?

As owners of the Cloncurry Airport, Cloncurry Shire Council will host the test facility.

QinetiQ has managed the design and construction and has been appointed to manage and maintain the facility for the foundation stage. National air safety authorities, including the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Air Service Australia, have provided a regulatory framework for the facility.

QinetiQ has also been appointed as the operator and in this role will assist users undertake tests and ensure they meet operational procedures and meet safety requirements.  QinetiQ can also assist users acquire regulatory approvals for their flight tests.