Colac Aerodrome, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 5, has received $163,000 from the Victorian government’s Regional Aviation Fund. The south-west Victorian GA airfield will use the funds to seal the gravel runway and apron areas, and widen the aircraft turning zones to provide a predictable all-weather surface for safer takeoffs and landings. This
The operators of Darwin Airport will invest up to $75 million to upgrade its terminal facilities, a move welcomed by the major airlines as domestic and international competition hots up. The project will see three new aircraft parking bays, some 11,000 square metres of additional floor space and investment by the major airlines in new
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has retained its first place Australian ranking for quality of service for the ninth consecutive year in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2011-12 Airport Monitoring Report. Brisbane also received the highest rating out of five airports for quality of service by passengers for the fourth consecutive year, and a rating
Unisys has enhanced its Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS) that among a number of features includes a a mobile app to provide passengers with live updates on when and where to collect their bags. Other features of the system upgrade include more detailed information about baggage handling requirements for incoming flights and real-time monitoring and alerts
Melbourne has moved a step closer to a second international airport with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Australia and the Philippines securing the rights for international flights to Avalon. The MoU will allow Australian and Philippine carriers to operate a direct daily service between the Philippines and Avalon Airport. This content is
International and domestic passengers at Melbourne Airport increased five per cent during the third quarter of 2012/13 to reach 7,455,992 passengers, adding to a successful record of growth over recent years. International passengers grew by three per cent during the quarter compared to the same period last year, while domestic passengers increased by five per