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A total of 9.96 million passengers travelled through Sydney’s terminals in Q2 2026, down 0.7 per cent on the same period in 2025, but half-yearly passenger traffic was up 1.5 per cent on 2025 levels, with growth in Asian routes helping offset the slump in Middle East demand.
A total of 1,478,925 people travelled through Launceston’s terminal in 2025–26, up 3 per cent on the previous year, with January the busiest month in the airport’s history. A total of eight monthly records were beaten over the last 12 months.
The operator of Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports recorded 8.4 million total passengers in the 12 months to the end of June, up half a million on the previous year, with Gold Coast Airport seeing the most substantial growth, up 7.7 per cent on FY25 to 6.5 million.
The arrival of the 747-400 freighter 9H-AKJ at 10:45am on Saturday marked Avalon as the first airport in Australia to receive freight under the Australia Saudi Logistics Alliance arrangement, signed on 9 June, opening up a direct cargo corridor with the Gulf state.
The precinct is a dedicated section of WSI that will have the capacity to deliver 1.8 million tonnes of air cargo every year, connecting manufacturers with increased access to trade and engagement with partners around the world.
The Flying Kangaroo says that the deal will specifically support Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion, as well as an extended fifteen year commitment to the airport’s third runway.
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