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Tony Brun argued poor air traffic control and firefighter hours are hampering his airport’s ability to attract passenger and service flights.
The decision means three international carriers can depart over Moreton Bay at night more frequently, rather than having to fly over more populated areas.
It comes as three unions are currently negotiating a new deal over working terms, and the industrial action will involve safety regulators, flight training examiners, pilots, and engineers.
In total, more than 400 ADF personnel are training with troops from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima 2023.
The carrier’s decision to move the date by two years to 31 January 2026 comes weeks after similar decisions by both Virgin Australia and Qantas.
The AFAP’s senior industrial officer, Chris Aikens, said its members were simply asking for a new deal that is “affordable and sustainable”.
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