Category: Airports

The federal government has released a report showing the number of air passengers is to double to 279 million by 2030. The forecast statistics issued by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) are based on projected sustained economic growth over the next 20 years.  It estimates passenger growth will continue at an

The A380 has been recognised for its reduced noise around airport communities in a ceremony held at the House of Commons in London recently. The UK’s national noise reduction charity, the Noise Abatement Society (NAS), presented the John Connell Silent Approach Award for the A380 and its innovations in quiet technology. This content is available

Perth Airport is re-numbering its terminals ahead of the opening of its new domestic terminal early next year. International airlines continue to operate from Terminal 1, while Virgin Australia, Alliance Airlines, Skywest and Tiger Airways operate from Terminal 3. Qantas domestic services remain in the same building which will be re-numbered as Terminal 4. This content is available

Air New Zealand has become the first international airline to offer self-service check in kiosks at Sydney Airport. Fifteen of the kiosks have been commissioned allowing passengers to scan their passport and be issued a boarding pass.  Passengers with luggage will then proceed to a bag drop desk. This content is available exclusively to Australian