The figures, released as part of Airservices’ monthly Aviation Network Overview, come as the sector continues to be affected by cost-of-living issues and a decrease in business travel blamed on the rise of video calling.

Boeing Australia will produce and assemble its Boeing Airpower Teaming System – an autonomous defence aircraft – at the site.

Brigadier General Anthony J Mastalir will return to this year’s Australian Space Summit & Exhibition to discuss the landmark security partnership alongside Curtin University director Gary Hale.

The incident, which took place on a flight from LA to Brisbane in December, resulted in the aircraft turning back to its departure airport before “loud bangs” were heard.