Jake Nelson

The 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.

How Australia’s second-largest airline group survived a near-death experience and avoided becoming the next Ansett.

The 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.

The runway, which according to WSI will be able to serve 10 million passengers per year at its opening in 2026, is rated for up to Code F aircraft including the 747-8 and A380. It has been under construction since bulk earthworks contracts were awarded in 2019.

The private equity firm is looking to raise $685 million in the IPO, which will reduce its holding in the airline to 40 per cent, as reported in the Australian Financial Review. Brokers are selling 30 per cent of stock to new investors, with Qatar Airways to retain 23 per cent and management 7.8 per cent.

The flights, which will operate twice per week on A320/21neo aircraft, will run from 27 October 2025 to 27 March 2026, for a total of around 15,000 seats over the season. It will be the only non-stop connection between Adelaide and New Zealand’s South Island.