Launching this month with 40 cabin crew, the base is planned to expand to 90 local roles as Jetstar looks to expand its flights from Perth, including the new Christchurch service to launch on 27 October; Jetstar is also planning to increase Perth–Melbourne flights over the summer peak.

The New Zealand government has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters and associated systems and weapons.

Downer Group has been awarded the project to strengthen and upgrade the runways, taxiways and aprons, as well as improve airfield lighting and drainage and deliver Civil Aviation Safety Authority compliance upgrades.

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A local snake catcher, Rex Neindorf, told NT News he has attended Alice Springs Airport several times in recent weeks to remove both “mildly” and “highly venomous” snakes from the check-in area, departure doors and Qantas lounge.

Operated by 16th Aviation Brigade, the exercise served as an opportunity for crew to test the handling of the utility helicopter in the high-altitude and highly dense mountain ranges of PNG, which Defence dubbed one of the region’s “most challenging aviation environments”.

The upgraded check-in area includes 18 automated kiosks, 10 bag drop units, and a dedicated oversized baggage drop, all provided by Elenium Automation. It comes after the airport last week opened its new arrivals area and baggage claim.

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