Auckland Airport has recorded a major boost in domestic passenger traffic during May as international traffic saw only a small increase. The airport recorded a 7.1 per cent growth in domestic passengers, despite a one per cent decrease in domestic aircraft movements. International traffic managed growth of 1.3 per cent as major growth in arrivals
Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) and Beijing International Airport Co Ltd (BIAC) signed a memorandum of understanding which will establish a sister airport relationship at a ceremony in Beijing on June 3. SACL CEO Russell Balding, who attended the event alongside BIAC CEO Zhang Guanghui, said that the relationship was based on sharing knowledge and
Airservices Australia has announced that it will upgrade the instrument landing system (ILS) at Cairns Airport to increase its reliability. The upgrade will cost $3 million and will be undertaken before the onset of the wet season. The works are expected to be done in such a way that disruption to air traffic at the
Regional airline services into Sydney Airport have been secured according to Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, who announced on June 2 that a change in regulations will prevent the airport from raising charges for regional airlines above the consumer price index (CPI). The federal government has instituted the cap on charges through issuing a new Declaration
Construction of the $10 million forecourt at the front of Perth Airport’s domestic terminals has been completed, opening up new lanes and covered walkways aimed at increasing the efficiency of traffic flows around the terminals. “The dedicated traffic lanes for taxis, buses and the general public have been designed to improve vehicle and pedestrian access
Maroochydore Airport will officially become Sunshine Coast Airport on June 3, marking the end of a 10 year process to officially change the name of the airport and its associated infrastructure. “The airport has grown in the past 48 years from a small grass landing strip into the gateway airport to the Sunshine Coast, so