Category: Airports

Brisbane Airport has announced a 5.4 per cent increase in passenger numbers for the 2010-11 financial year, with a record 20 million international and domestic passengers passing through its terminals. “We’ve had more than our fair share of disasters this year, however the strong Aussie dollar has encouraged more people to travel abroad while domestically

Auckland Airport has confirmed the appointment of Judy Nicholl to general manager aeronautical operations, a position she has been acting in since April. Nicholl, a former general manager in Auckland Airport’s human resources department, reports directly to chief executive Simon Moutter in her new role. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has announced the approval of Townsville Airport’s new Master Plan,which outlines its strategic direction over the next 20 years. The Master Plan highlights a number of proposals for future growth at the airport, including a passenger terminal redevelopment, expansion of the apron area, and a progressive upgrade

Melbourne and Sydney airports have both recorded strong increases in international passenger numbers in May, with more modest domestic growth. Melbourne’s very strong international passenger growth is continuing, with international passenger numbers up 18.5 per cent on May 2010 to 490,306. Domestic passenger numbers increased 4.0 per cent to 1,763,396. This content is available exclusively