Recent aviation trends such as the move away for very large aircraft has reaffirmed the need for more aviation capacity into and out of Sydney, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development deputy secretary Pip Spence says.
Qantas says its Boeing 787-9s will be used to South America from June 2020 when the aircraft replaces the 747 on the Sydney-Santiago route.
Star Alliance is partnering with NEC Corporation to develop a biometric data-based identification platform for its member airlines' frequent flyer programs.
Sydney Airport chief executive Geoff Culbert says there are compelling reasons to change outdated operating restrictions regarding aircraft movements.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the airline is on track to decide whether to place an order for its Project Sunrise challenge by the end of 2019.
Engine maker Rolls-Royce has reported a lift in operating profit for the first half of calendar 2019 amid improvement in its civil aerospace business.