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Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has released its Preliminary Draft Master Plan for the future development of the airport for public comment. Brisbane Airport says the plan, which encompasses up to $2.5 billion of investment in the airport’s infrastructure over the next two decades, would ensure airport planning addresses industry demand and growth, while focusing on

Aviation Australia and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) have launched a new management degree for aircraft maintenance engineers. The new Bachelor of Business (Aircraft Maintenance Management) qualification is designed to address industry requirements for additional supervisory and management expertise for aviation professionals. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a

Qantas has formally launched its new loyalty program aimed at small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that will allow them to earn rewards for everyday business expenses. Dubbed Aquire, the new scheme has already seen nearly 30,000 businesses to pre-register. Aquire will allow SMEs to build an Aquire Points balance from everyday eligible business transactions including

BAE Systems Australia has signed a five year contract extension with the Boeing defence Australia to provide in-service support to the RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C fleet’s electronic warfare systems. Now running to mid-2019, the contract will provide engineering, maintenance and spares support work for 35 technicians and staff for the ALR-2001 electronic support measures (ESM)

Qantas has opened its new Regional Lounge at Broome Airport in response to what it says is growing demand for premium air travel to and from the region. The airline says the new expanded lounge offers improved facilities for passengers. “With thousands of Qantas passengers moving through the terminal each week, we have seen first-hand

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have announced they will add an additional 40,000 seats on services to and from Queenstown over the winter peak season this year. Running from July to September, the airlines say they will increase capacity on trans-Tasman services to Queenstown by more than 12 per cent for the period with