Sydney Airport CEO Kerrie Mather has called for more flexibility in the curfew to lift productivity and better manage delays in the event of unavoidable conditions. The comments were instigated by adverse weather in the aftermath of the tropical storm that caused widespread severe flooding in Queensland, with delayed flights unable to land or depart
Perth Airport has awarded the contract for constructing its new domestic pier and international departures facilities to Built Environs, part of the McConnell Dowell Group. The international development comprises 18 new check in desks, two A380-capable gates with double aerobridges, expanded lounge area and additional retail offerings. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Major airports experienced solid passenger growth during 2012 on the back of increasing demand in the resources sector and improved international traffic. Melbourne Airport achieved five per cent growth to reach a total of 29,297,387 passengers. The airport’s CEO, Chris Woodruff, attributed the increase to sustained growth in international markets including China, Hong Kong, New
As the world’s economy began to improve modestly towards the end of 2012, trends in the global airline industry were emerging that gave clear indications of what can be expected in 2013 – all things being equal. Of course, they rarely are equal in the airline industry, but as figures released by the Centre for
Darwin has been selected as the venue for the 2013 Airports Association of Australia (AAA) conference. To be held between September 17 and 20, the event will coincide with the major redevelopment of Darwin’s airport terminal to cater for increased growth in the domestic and international markets. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
The NSW government has released proposals to ease congestion at and around Sydney Airport – but immediately had them scuttled by the federal government. The state government’s suggestion of modestly easing the artificially restrictive movement cap from 80 per hour to 85 and to allow more flights during the curfew shoulder period, the latter having