Jake Nelson
Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.Western Sydney Airport releases draft master plan
June 6, 2025 0 commentThe document, which covers available facilities and infrastructure; strategic planning context; sustainability; and forward plans, provides a “cohesive roadmap for the airport precinct” as demand for aviation in Sydney is set to double over the next 25 years, said WSI CEO Simon Hickey.
Read moreMelbourne Airport documentary to premiere Thursday
June 5, 2025 0 commentNarrated by comedian Susie Youssef, the first episode of Airport 24/7 airs on Network 10 at 7:30pm this Thursday, with parent company Paramount saying it offers “exclusive access to restricted areas and high-pressure moments”.
Read morePreliminary Western Sydney flight paths get ministerial thumbs up
June 5, 2025 0 commentSpeaking at the airport on Wednesday, the Transport Minister said that in order to minimise noise impact on surrounding communities, reciprocal runway operations (RRO) will be prioritised at night, with a specific noise abatement procedure employed, when it is safe to do so.
Read moreAirport embraces the sunshine with new solar project
June 5, 2025 0 commentThe new 190.24kW system, described as “a significant step towards the airport’s goal of achieving 50 per cent renewable energy use by 2030”, will reduce energy consumption in the terminal by 17 per cent and help Sunshine Coast Airport meet its scope 2 emissions targets, said CEO Chris Mills.
Read moreVirgin Australia’s return from administration to long-haul flying
June 4, 2025 0 commentHow Australia’s second-largest airline group survived a near-death experience and avoided becoming the next Ansett.
Read moreExclusive: Alan Joyce re-emerges to join speaker circuit
June 4, 2025 2 commentThe former Qantas CEO, who left his role in controversial circumstances, has been listed for booking through several companies after largely vanishing from public life for the last 18 months.
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