Luke is committed to supporting an integrated and thriving uncrewed aircraft and air taxi industry in Australia. At Airservices Australia, he leads the Uncrewed Services Integration transformation portfolio, focused on safely and efficiently integrating uncrewed aircraft and air taxis into Australia’s busy airspace alongside traditional aircraft operations. This highly innovative program underpins an open market, connected technology ecosystem, delivering world-leading digital and automated air traffic management capabilities to safely manage growth of the burgeoning uncrewed aircraft market.

Luke has a deep understanding of the importance of flexible and responsive regulatory frameworks that enable and support industry, having worked in senior management roles for 11 years at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. He spearheaded initiatives in CASA to support emerging aviation technology industries, leading to CASA being recognised internationally as a forward-leaning regulator. He is well respected across government and industry and is known for his thought leadership, collaborative style, and delivery of results. He is on the Board of Directors of the international Global UTM Association and is the 2024 recipient of the Australian Medal from the London-based Honourable Company of Air Pilots for his work in aviation across the crewed and uncrewed aviation sectors.