Gold Coast Airport plan approved with concerns
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has approved Gold Coast Airport’s 20-year Master Plan but says the airport must do a better job communicating with the public about aircraft noise and other issues. “I expect to see genuine engagement with... [Continue reading]
Gov’t tip-toes toward Wilton airport option
The federal government will move ahead with a “detailed investigation” into building a second Sydney airport in Wilton, but stopped short of endorsing that option. Transport Minister Anthony Albanese announced the plans today, saying the inquiry would... [Continue reading]
Virgin reveals terminal enhancement plans for SYD, MEL
Virgin Australia has revealed plans to upgrade its domestic terminals at Sydney and Melbourne Airports, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Changes for Sydney Airport will include a new, two level, 560-seat lounge, doubling the... [Continue reading]
Govt extends investor-friendly deeds to small airports
The federal government will extend tripartite deeds to all airports on public land in a bid to attract financing for future development. The deeds – deals between the government, airports and financiers – help attract investors by giving financiers... [Continue reading]
Joyce says Sydney needs 2nd airport…in Sydney
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has called on the federal government to move ahead with plans for a second Sydney airport despite opposition from NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell. In an opinion piece for the Daily Telegraph, Joyce said overcrowding at Sydney’s Kingsford... [Continue reading]
Auckland Airport boss to step down
Auckland Airport boss Simon Moutter has resigned to take over as CEO of NZ Telecom. Simon Robertson, the airport’s current chief financial officer, will step in as acting CEO when Moutter leaves in August. The airport said it would conduct a thorough... [Continue reading]
Sydney on the ups as Auckland named region’s best airport
Sydney has squeezed its way in to a list of the world’s top 20 airports while Auckland Airport has been named the region’s best. Auckland scored as the world’s 11th best airport overall and second-best among airports with 10-20 million passengers... [Continue reading]
Sydney, Delhi Airports team up to pitch direct flights
Sydney and Delhi Airports have agreed to work together in an effort to convince airlines to launch direct flights between Australia and India, with each airport saying the other represents its largest potential market not already served by direct air... [Continue reading]
Auckland to auction flight info board
Auckland Airport will auction off piece of its old school flight information board to raise money for charity. More than 100 pieces of the solari board – described by the airport at “the type that flicks through the alphabet to find the right letter”... [Continue reading]
Pressure builds on O’Farrell over second Sydney airport
Battle lines are being drawn between the federal and NSW governments over the placement of a second Sydney Airport, as the bipartisanship called for in the wake of a dire study on the city’s airport needs appears predictably elusive. Federal Transport... [Continue reading]
Govt rejects tougher airport regulation
The federal government has rejected tougher regulation of Australia’s airports but has assigned the country’s competition watchdog to monitor airports for abuses of market power. That comes on the heels of a pair of reports on airports: the Australian... [Continue reading]
