Auckland International Airport has released its passenger traffic figures for February, showing a surge in domestic traffic, while international traffic also showed strong growth. Domestic traffic through the airport increased by 10.8 per cent for the month, which was attributed to Jetstar replacing Qantas’s domestic services, while domestic movements increased by 0.5 per cent. International
Brisbane Airport has recorded growth of 4.2 per cent in total passenger numbers during February, which it says points towards a stronger year ahead. The airport recorded a 4.9 per cent growth in domestic passengers, taking it past the one million passenger mark for the month. International traffic also showed solid growth of 2.2 per
Jandakot Airport has received approval for its 2009 master plan, which sets out investments of $60 million in new infrastructure for the airport. The new plan approval includes the addition of a fourth runway and associated taxiways, safety improvements to training areas, general aviation facilities and multi-use hangars. It also contains commitments that all commercial
Queensland Airports Limited has recorded strong growth over the three airports it operates during February, with overall passenger volumes up 18 per cent. The biggest growth was experienced at Mount Isa Airport, which saw an increase of 28.1 per cent to 14,530 passengers, which was attributed to increasing activity in the resources industry. Gold Coast
The District Council of Coober Pedy has received $30,000 in federal funds to upgrade the carpark at Coober Pedy Airport. The funds will allow the airport to construct a 36 space carpark as well as designated disabled parking close to the terminal. Want to see more stories from trusted news sources? Make Australian Aviation a
Launceston Airport has unveiled its $20 million redevelopment of its passenger terminal, which could see an increase in services from Jetstar and Tiger due to a pricing dispute at Hobart Airport. The upgraded terminal, which was opened on March 12 by Tasmanian premier David Bartlett, has double the floor space of the previous facility, and