Hannah Dowling

The purchase of the aircraft was the last significant hurdle to overcome after the airline in March 2020 agreed to a deal with its pilot’s union for its members to fly ultra-long-haul routes.

Air New Zealand is set to move its corporate headquarters from Auckland CBD to the airport, to house its head office and operational staff in the same building.

The newest Australian airshow will take place at Surfers Paradise over three days, and has been supported by the federal, state and local governments, along with the Australian Defence Force.

The number of flights cancelled by airlines fell dramatically in February and March, after the Omicron outbreak saw its peak in late January.

Investors are reportedly moving in on the $5.3 billion 13.25-hectare gateway development at the entrance of Western Sydney’s Nancy-Bird Walton Airport.

Labor has pledged $60 million to upgrade Hobart Airport in order to service long-haul aircraft, supporting international widebody freight and passenger flights, should they clinch the coming election.