In its new policy paper, Business NSW argued that small and medium businesses in regional NSW face “higher operating costs, reduced access to customers and suppliers, and fewer opportunities to grow” due to the current state of the regional aviation sector.
Swissport says its “rigorous global benchmarks” have resulted in a 56 per cent drop in recordable injuries over five years since it took over ground handling for many airlines; a 43 per cent reduction in lost time injuries over previous in-house operations; and a 75 per cent improvement in damage to Qantas aircraft.
More than 100 members of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) attended the protest at Canberra Airport on Wednesday, calling on Swissport to ensure job security and address “widespread safety breaches” as negotiations get underway, saying they are preparing to put a claim on the company.
The third annual summit will take place on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at The Star Sydney, uniting aviation professionals from across the country for a full day of high-level discussion, strategic insight, and industry collaboration.
Announced by Minister for Transport Catherine King, the government has signed updated air services deals with the Maldives, El Salvador, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
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