Sydney Airport’s international passenger traffic decreased 96 per cent in April and domestic 97 per cent, as coronavirus restrictions took effect.

Coronavirus restrictions are threatening to stop countries sharing bushfire crews and aircraft.

The two governments have become embroiled in a war of words over where the headquarters of Virgin would be if the airline receives a combined bailout funded by a number of states.

The Palaszczuk government has announced this morning it will offer $200 million towards a national package to support COVID-19 impacted airline Virgin. The offer is contingent to a similar backing from the federal government plus other states and territories. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading