Adam Thorn

Lyell Strambi made the comments after the airport also revealed domestic passenger traffic in March hit 980,364, more than double the 406,960 recorded in February.

The move will be a huge blow to the more than 9,000 ex-pats in India who are registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as wanting to return – with 650 of those classed as vulnerable.

The contract will see the business undertake aircraft pavement and aeronautical ground lighting works at RAAF Base Gingin in WA.

The airline said the decision isn’t final and will follow a consultation process with employees, who have already been stood down since May 2020.

The PNG Troop Carrier ambulances were refurbished in Darwin by St John Northern Territory (NT), and were designed to operate in remote areas and drive over rough terrain.

Pip Spence is currently the deputy secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development and will start her new role in the coming weeks for a period of up to five years.