Though it’s no surprise given Emirates’ 30-strong fleet of A380s, Dubai Airport can now formally claim the title as the world’s leading A380 hub. Published schedule data for 2012 shows Dubai had 7,259 A380 scheduled flights to 28 destinations, with all but 88 of those flights operated by home-carrier Emirates. This content is available exclusively
QantasLink will transfer its operations to Terminal 3 – the main Qantas domestic terminal – in Sydney during the second half of 2013. The change will greatly improve flight connections and amenity for passengers. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article,
Auckland Airport is launching a new charter/seasonal capacity funding program in a move to continue stimulating demand within the tourism industry. The program, which will target Asian and South American markets in particular, will offer up to NZ$500,000 to tourism wholesalers/airline partnerships looking to develop products that will create new business opportunities with additional air
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the federal government’s approval of the Southern Precinct program that includes development of a new domestic terminal facility, 17 new aircraft parking bays, dedicated ground transport facilities and significant road upgrades. The Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport gave regulatory approval to the Major Development Plan, which forms part of the
Passenger traffic in the Asia Pacific region has continued to increase steadily, with a year-on-year increase of 6.7 per cent recorded at airports in the region during February. The data released by the Airport Council International (ACI) showed a more modest year-to-date increase of 4.3 per cent when compared to same period last year, taking into account
Auckland Airport has been awarded Best Airport in the Australia-Pacific region and Best Airport in the 10 to 20 million passenger category in the annual Skytrax survey of airports, the fifth year in a row the airport has achieved the top ranking. Auckland Airport CEO Adrian Littlewood said he was delighted with the news. “At