Former senior Qantas executive Lyell Strambi has been named chief executive of Asia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), the owner and operator of Melbourne and Launceston airports. Strambi, who was previously chief executive of Qantas’s domestic operations, will start his new job on September 21, Melbourne Airport said in a statement on Wednesday. This content is
Sydney Airport’s plans to create two integrated terminal precincts each capable of handling both international and domestic services has taken a step forward with the buyback of Qantas’s lease over Terminal 3. Although there will be no change to the existing arrangements – with international flights at the western side of airport at Terminal 1 and
Sydney Airport has paid Qantas $535 million to buy back the airline’s lease over Terminal 3 in what the pair describe as a “win-win” for both parties. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password
Tigerair Australia has left the tin shed for a new home at Melbourne Airport. The low-cost carrier has moved into the newly opened Terminal 4 at Melbourne Tullamarine, which features new technology automated checkin kiosks and bag drop facilities, as well as an expanded departure lounge and more shopping and food choices. This content is
Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti expects the airline’s new terminal at Perth Airport to be ready by the end of November. The new Virgin terminal was due to open in June 2014. However, delays and building issues have forced Perth Airport to push back Virgin’s move in date on several occasions. This content is
Passenger traffic through Adelaide Airport continued to grow in the past year, albeit at a slower pace than previous years. Overall, Adelaide Airport handled 7.84 million travellers in 2014/15, up 1.8 per cent from 7.7 million in the prior year. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue