Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester says Australia is ready, if necessary, to implement a similar ban on electronic devices larger than a smartphone being taken on board commercial flights from certain Middle East and North African countries that has been implemented by the United Kingdom and United States. This content is available exclusively to
Sydney Airport experienced flat passenger numbers in February, as an improvement in international travellers was offset by fewer people flying domesticly. The airport handled 3.284 million passengers in February, compared with 3.287 million in February 2016, with the comparison with the prior year was affected by February 2016 being in a leap year. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Central Coast Council is offering aviation and aerospace firms the opportunity to secure airside leases at its Warnervale Airport. The council said on Friday it had opened an expressions of interest (EOI) process for general aviation, aerospace and associated businesses to come to the NSW Central Coast. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Qantas will shortly open the doors to its new premium passenger lounge at Brisbane Airport’s domestic terminal after completing a revamp of the facility that will also include kerbside entry. While eligible passengers will begin enjoying the Woods Bagot-designed space from Tuesday March 14, Qantas on Friday released details and photos of the new lounge, which has been
Adelaide Airport says the installation of a new IT system will ensure it is well-placed to handle the anticipated growth in passenger traffic in the years ahead. The airport has chosen travel technology company Amadeus to replace the current operational IT systems for aircraft parking, boarding gates, check-in desks, customer information and other “mission critical airport
An independent or government-owned airport at Badgerys Creek would be a win for airlines and the passengers they carry, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says. Currently, Sydney Airport is mulling over whether to exercise its right of first refusal to build and operate the proposed airport in Sydney’s west. It has until May