Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer Russell Balding has welcomed the announcement made today by Etihad Airways to increase services between Sydney and Abu Dhabi to twice daily.
Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer Russell Balding has welcomed the announcement made today by Etihad Airways to increase services between Sydney and Abu Dhabi to twice daily.
AUSTRALIA :
Melbourne Airport welcomes Jetstar’s announcement to expand direct access from Victoria to New Zealand’s iconic South Island ski fields with a new twice-weekly service between Melbourne Queenstown starting from 16 December.
AUSTRALIA :
Melbourne Airport welcomes Jetstar’s announcement to expand direct access from Victoria to New Zealand’s iconic South Island ski fields with a new twice-weekly service between Melbourne Queenstown starting from 16 December.
Melbourne based Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd (a fully-owned subsidiary of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited1), today announced its third base for Australia and new flights to operate from Avalon Airport in Victoria later this year.
Melbourne based Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd (a fully-owned subsidiary of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited1), today announced its third base for Australia and new flights to operate from Avalon Airport in Victoria later this year.
Melbourne Airport welcomes AirAsia X’s announcement to increase to twice daily services from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur. The increased frequencies will double the current schedule of seven flights per week to fourteen from the beginning of July.
Melbourne Airport welcomes AirAsia X’s announcement to increase to twice daily services from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur. The increased frequencies will double the current schedule of seven flights per week to fourteen from the beginning of July.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s ban on older noisy jet aircraft from 1 September 2010 at major Australian airports.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s ban on older noisy jet aircraft from 1 September 2010 at major Australian airports.
Melbourne Airport today warmly welcomes the inaugural Melbourne - Brisbane services from Tiger Airways. The services will run up to three times daily between the two cities.
Melbourne Airport today warmly welcomes the inaugural Melbourne - Brisbane services from Tiger Airways. The services will run up to three times daily between the two cities.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc to continue to engage in collective negotiations, on behalf of its member international airlines, for essential airport services.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc to continue to engage in collective negotiations, on behalf of its member international airlines, for essential airport services.
The Nuance Group's Australian operation SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free, in partnership with Sydney Airport Corporation, is unveiling a completely new shopping experience with the launch of the biggest duty free store in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Nuance Group's Australian operation SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free, in partnership with Sydney Airport Corporation, is unveiling a completely new shopping experience with the launch of the biggest duty free store in the Southern Hemisphere.
AUSTRALIA :
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Jetstar signed an agreement today to launch a strategic partnership that will see Jetstar continue to make Singapore Changi Airport its largest air hub in Asia for both short and long haul operations. As part of the agreement, Jetstar will operate its highest number of services and base its largest number of A320-family aircraft in Asia at Changi. It also commits to introduce long haul services using wide body aircraft out of Singapore.
AUSTRALIA :
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Jetstar signed an agreement today to launch a strategic partnership that will see Jetstar continue to make Singapore Changi Airport its largest air hub in Asia for both short and long haul operations. As part of the agreement, Jetstar will operate its highest number of services and base its largest number of A320-family aircraft in Asia at Changi. It also commits to introduce long haul services using wide body aircraft out of Singapore.
Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) is raising approximately $126m through an accelerated renounceable entitlement offer to shareholders, using a staged approach, to partly repay the debt used to fund the acquisition of a 24.55 percent shareholding in North Queensland Airports Limited. As an eligible institutional investor, the council was offered additional shares at a discounted rate.
Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) is raising approximately $126m through an accelerated renounceable entitlement offer to shareholders, using a staged approach, to partly repay the debt used to fund the acquisition of a 24.55 percent shareholding in North Queensland Airports Limited. As an eligible institutional investor, the council was offered additional shares at a discounted rate.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ‘A-/A-2’ ratings and stable outlook on Auckland International Airport Ltd. (AIAL) are unaffected by AIAL's announcement that it has purchased a 24.55% stake in North Queensland Airports. We note that the agreement is subject to North Queensland Airports receiving financier consents before settlement. Although we expect the A$132.8 million purchase to further diversify AIAL's revenue base, we note that the majority of AIAL's revenue will remain linked to passenger numbers at Auckland Airport.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ‘A-/A-2’ ratings and stable outlook on Auckland International Airport Ltd. (AIAL) are unaffected by AIAL's announcement that it has purchased a 24.55% stake in North Queensland Airports. We note that the agreement is subject to North Queensland Airports receiving financier consents before settlement. Although we expect the A$132.8 million purchase to further diversify AIAL's revenue base, we note that the majority of AIAL's revenue will remain linked to passenger numbers at Auckland Airport.
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced it has agreed to purchase from Westpac Bank a 24.55% stake in North Queensland Airports (NQA), the operator of Cairns and Mackay airports in Queensland, Australia for A$132.8m (approximately NZ $166m).
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced it has agreed to purchase from Westpac Bank a 24.55% stake in North Queensland Airports (NQA), the operator of Cairns and Mackay airports in Queensland, Australia for A$132.8m (approximately NZ $166m).
Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) has had its carbon neutral status recertified by Landcare Research for the period from June 2008 to July 2009. The airport company met the caroNZero requirements for the third year in a row, after further reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating its unavoidable emissions for its operations.
Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) has had its carbon neutral status recertified by Landcare Research for the period from June 2008 to July 2009. The airport company met the caroNZero requirements for the third year in a row, after further reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating its unavoidable emissions for its operations.
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has established a new bilateral $150 million standby bank facility to refinance a syndicated $100 million standby bank facility maturing 10 March 2010.
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has established a new bilateral $150 million standby bank facility to refinance a syndicated $100 million standby bank facility maturing 10 March 2010.
AUSTRALIA :
Melbourne Airport today welcomed Qantas’ decision to increase A380 services from Melbourne following the delivery of their fifth and sixth A380 aircraft.
AUSTRALIA :
Melbourne Airport today welcomed Qantas’ decision to increase A380 services from Melbourne following the delivery of their fifth and sixth A380 aircraft.
Auckland International Airport Limited (“Auckland Airport”) is calling on regional transport planners to accelerate improvements to Airport-related public transport services, including the eventual provision of an Airport rail link.
Auckland International Airport Limited (“Auckland Airport”) is calling on regional transport planners to accelerate improvements to Airport-related public transport services, including the eventual provision of an Airport rail link.
AUSTRALIA :
Westralia Airports Corporation, the operator of Perth Airport, has congratulated Qantas Airways at the unveiling of its $75 million investment upgrade of its Domestic Terminal, earlier today.
AUSTRALIA :
Westralia Airports Corporation, the operator of Perth Airport, has congratulated Qantas Airways at the unveiling of its $75 million investment upgrade of its Domestic Terminal, earlier today.
QATAR :
Today Melbourne Airport welcomed its 25th international airline as premium Middle Eastern airline Qatar Airways commenced direct three-times weekly services to Doha.
QATAR :
Today Melbourne Airport welcomed its 25th international airline as premium Middle Eastern airline Qatar Airways commenced direct three-times weekly services to Doha.
SOUTH AFRICA :
Melbourne Airport today welcomed its 24th international airline with V Australia launching its inaugural service to Los Angeles. The twice-weekly Los Angeles route will provide Victorian passengers a new, non-stop option across the Pacific.
SOUTH AFRICA :
Melbourne Airport today welcomed its 24th international airline with V Australia launching its inaugural service to Los Angeles. The twice-weekly Los Angeles route will provide Victorian passengers a new, non-stop option across the Pacific.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Leader of the House, Member for Grayndler.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Leader of the House, Member for Grayndler.
The Nuance Group Australia, Apple and Sydney Airport Corporation have announced the opening of an Apple Shop at Sydney International Airport. Located in the new Departures Precinct (after Customs) of Sydney’s International Terminal, the new Apple Shop is the first phase of the SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free retail expansion, that when complete in February 2010, will be the largest duty free retail space in the southern hemisphere.
The Nuance Group Australia, Apple and Sydney Airport Corporation have announced the opening of an Apple Shop at Sydney International Airport. Located in the new Departures Precinct (after Customs) of Sydney’s International Terminal, the new Apple Shop is the first phase of the SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free retail expansion, that when complete in February 2010, will be the largest duty free retail space in the southern hemisphere.
Westralia Airports Corporation, the operator of Perth Airport, has welcomed the announcement by the Premier of Western Australia, highlighting arterial roads in the vicinity of Perth Airport as the State’s number one infrastructure priority.
Westralia Airports Corporation, the operator of Perth Airport, has welcomed the announcement by the Premier of Western Australia, highlighting arterial roads in the vicinity of Perth Airport as the State’s number one infrastructure priority.
Infratil today announced that it has sold its 3.87% (47.4 million shares) investment in Auckland International Airport Limited at a price of $1.84 per share. The shares were sold by way of institutional placement and raised a total of $87.25 million.
Infratil today announced that it has sold its 3.87% (47.4 million shares) investment in Auckland International Airport Limited at a price of $1.84 per share. The shares were sold by way of institutional placement and raised a total of $87.25 million.
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gregory Moix, Director of International Aviation, San Francisco International Airport to be the Acting President of ACI Asia-Pacific Region with effective from 1 January 2010.
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gregory Moix, Director of International Aviation, San Francisco International Airport to be the Acting President of ACI Asia-Pacific Region with effective from 1 January 2010.
Hobart Airport will be opening its latest customer focused improvements with new drop off and pick up facilities for all passengers and meeters and greeters at midday on Monday 9 November 2009.
Hobart Airport will be opening its latest customer focused improvements with new drop off and pick up facilities for all passengers and meeters and greeters at midday on Monday 9 November 2009.
Hobart Airport welcomes the announcement by Tiger Airways to double their current Melbourne-Hobart capacity commencing February 2010. The announcement is timely as Tasmania continues to grow its passenger numbers and desirability as a destination.
Hobart Airport welcomes the announcement by Tiger Airways to double their current Melbourne-Hobart capacity commencing February 2010. The announcement is timely as Tasmania continues to grow its passenger numbers and desirability as a destination.
AUSTRALIA :
Executive Manager Customer and Marketing, Ms Lesley Grant, said the new lounge builds on the design of the Qantas International Business Lounges around the world.
AUSTRALIA :
Executive Manager Customer and Marketing, Ms Lesley Grant, said the new lounge builds on the design of the Qantas International Business Lounges around the world.
SINGAPORE :
Melbourne Airport welcomes Tiger’s announcement to increase their low cost services from their Melbourne base, in a move that will create 250,000 extra seats in and out of the state each year.
SINGAPORE :
Melbourne Airport welcomes Tiger’s announcement to increase their low cost services from their Melbourne base, in a move that will create 250,000 extra seats in and out of the state each year.
Westralia Airports Corporation, the owner and operator of Perth Airport, announces that it has achieved an important milestone in its expansion of Perth Airport with the completion of a major new financing process.
Westralia Airports Corporation, the owner and operator of Perth Airport, announces that it has achieved an important milestone in its expansion of Perth Airport with the completion of a major new financing process.
SINGAPORE :
Melbourne Airport today welcomes Singapore Airline's A380 in what is the first dedicated daily service for this aircraft in Victoria - a key achievement for the state.
SINGAPORE :
Melbourne Airport today welcomes Singapore Airline's A380 in what is the first dedicated daily service for this aircraft in Victoria - a key achievement for the state.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales today refused the application by Messrs Scott Frazer and Kjeld Binger seeking an interlocutory order restraining MAp from proceeding with certain resolutions to approve the internalisation proposal at the Special General Meetings scheduled for 2.00pm AEST on 30-Sep-2009.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales today refused the application by Messrs Scott Frazer and Kjeld Binger seeking an interlocutory order restraining MAp from proceeding with certain resolutions to approve the internalisation proposal at the Special General Meetings scheduled for 2.00pm AEST on 30-Sep-2009.
Airservices will begin introducing the world’s first certified Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) into service at Australian airports from late 2009.
Airservices will begin introducing the world’s first certified Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) into service at Australian airports from late 2009.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has welcomed the approval of the 2009 Brisbane Airport Master Plan by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese this afternoon.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has welcomed the approval of the 2009 Brisbane Airport Master Plan by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese this afternoon.
Tony Frankham, the chairman of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport), announced today that the board has appointed Sir Henry van der Heyden and James Miller as non-executive directors of the Company.
Tony Frankham, the chairman of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport), announced today that the board has appointed Sir Henry van der Heyden and James Miller as non-executive directors of the Company.
20-Aug-2009 Perth Airport has congratulated Virgin Blue following the announcement that the carriers international airline, Pacific Blue Airlines, will commence a direct, twice-weekly service between Perth and the popular Thailand resort island of Phuket, from 14 November 2009.
20-Aug-2009 Perth Airport has congratulated Virgin Blue following the announcement that the carriers international airline, Pacific Blue Airlines, will commence a direct, twice-weekly service between Perth and the popular Thailand resort island of Phuket, from 14 November 2009.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed today’s announcement that V Australia will launch non-stop flights between Brisbane and Phuket from 22 November this year.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed today’s announcement that V Australia will launch non-stop flights between Brisbane and Phuket from 22 November this year.
Airservices has started construction of a new state-of-the art fire station at Perth Airport. The $8.6m aviation rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) service building is part of a major upgrade of airport fire service facilities and equipment nationally. ARFF General Manager, Andrew Rushbrook, said the new special purpose building at the northern end of the main runway would replace the current fire station in front of the domestic terminal.
Airservices has started construction of a new state-of-the art fire station at Perth Airport. The $8.6m aviation rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) service building is part of a major upgrade of airport fire service facilities and equipment nationally. ARFF General Manager, Andrew Rushbrook, said the new special purpose building at the northern end of the main runway would replace the current fire station in front of the domestic terminal.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed today’s announcement from Thai Airways to fly direct non-stop from Brisbane to Bangkok return starting 25 October 2009.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) has welcomed today’s announcement from Thai Airways to fly direct non-stop from Brisbane to Bangkok return starting 25 October 2009.
Hobart International Airport today welcomes Red Spot Car Rentals to operate at the Airport. Red Spot Car Rentals were successful in earning a place alongside Avis, Thrifty, Autorent Hertz, Europcar and Budget Car Rental to operate as one of the full service rental car providers.
Hobart International Airport today welcomes Red Spot Car Rentals to operate at the Airport. Red Spot Car Rentals were successful in earning a place alongside Avis, Thrifty, Autorent Hertz, Europcar and Budget Car Rental to operate as one of the full service rental car providers.
Melbourne Airport welcomes China Southern's announcement to increase flights between Guangzhou and Melbourne to three per week, with the introduction of a new Saturday service. These non-stop flights between Melbourne and Guangzhou will commence on October 26.
Melbourne Airport welcomes China Southern's announcement to increase flights between Guangzhou and Melbourne to three per week, with the introduction of a new Saturday service. These non-stop flights between Melbourne and Guangzhou will commence on October 26.
35.7% from 35.2% previously advised. Note that the beneficial impact of TICkETS, which are predominantly Australian-owned, continues to be incorporated into the calculation of the foreign ownership level.
35.7% from 35.2% previously advised. Note that the beneficial impact of TICkETS, which are predominantly Australian-owned, continues to be incorporated into the calculation of the foreign ownership level.
AirAsia is responding to the strong and growing demand from its guests with an additional four frequencies weekly between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne. Commencing December 1, 2009, AirAsia will be ramping up its frequencies to Melbourne from seven to eleven flights weekly.
AirAsia is responding to the strong and growing demand from its guests with an additional four frequencies weekly between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne. Commencing December 1, 2009, AirAsia will be ramping up its frequencies to Melbourne from seven to eleven flights weekly.
Airservices has advised its aviation industry customers it will freeze prices for two years until mid-2011, representing a reduction in real terms of between seven and eight per cent.
Airservices has advised its aviation industry customers it will freeze prices for two years until mid-2011, representing a reduction in real terms of between seven and eight per cent.
Perth Airport has congratulated Jetstar following the airline’s announcement that it will commence a new daily Perth-Sydney service from 2 October 2009.
Perth Airport has congratulated Jetstar following the airline’s announcement that it will commence a new daily Perth-Sydney service from 2 October 2009.
Auckland Airport today welcomed the decision by Air New Zealand to withdraw its application for a judicial review of Auckland Airport’s aeronautical charges, which was initially lodged in 2007.
Auckland Airport today welcomed the decision by Air New Zealand to withdraw its application for a judicial review of Auckland Airport’s aeronautical charges, which was initially lodged in 2007.
Wellington International Airport Limited (WIAL) has completed another major infrastructure project the runway overlay - on time and on budget, bringing investment in runway quality and safety to a total of $42m.
Wellington International Airport Limited (WIAL) has completed another major infrastructure project the runway overlay - on time and on budget, bringing investment in runway quality and safety to a total of $42m.
Much needed improvements at 44 remote and isolated aerodromes will now proceed following the approval of funding from the Rudd Labor Government’s Remote Aerodrome Safety Program (RASP).
Much needed improvements at 44 remote and isolated aerodromes will now proceed following the approval of funding from the Rudd Labor Government’s Remote Aerodrome Safety Program (RASP).
Australia’s true low fare airline has done it again with another incredible “Just Pay Airport Charges” sale on now through to midnight 27-Jul-2009 (or until seats are sold out).
Australia’s true low fare airline has done it again with another incredible “Just Pay Airport Charges” sale on now through to midnight 27-Jul-2009 (or until seats are sold out).
MAp has reached agreement with Macquarie Capital (Macquarie) to internalise the management of MAp. The agreement has been negotiated by Independent Board Committees on behalf of MAp security holders.
MAp has reached agreement with Macquarie Capital (Macquarie) to internalise the management of MAp. The agreement has been negotiated by Independent Board Committees on behalf of MAp security holders.
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced that it has appointed Simon Robertson as its new chief financial officer reporting to Simon Moutter, chief executive.
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced that it has appointed Simon Robertson as its new chief financial officer reporting to Simon Moutter, chief executive.
A joint venture has today been signed between Accor Hospitality, Tainui Group Holdings and Auckland International Airport, to develop and operate a world-class (4-star plus) 260 room Novotel hotel at Auckland Airport, to be completed in time for Rugby World Cup 2011.
A joint venture has today been signed between Accor Hospitality, Tainui Group Holdings and Auckland International Airport, to develop and operate a world-class (4-star plus) 260 room Novotel hotel at Auckland Airport, to be completed in time for Rugby World Cup 2011.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has commenced an expression of interest (EOI) process for the operation of duty free retail shopping within the airport.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has commenced an expression of interest (EOI) process for the operation of duty free retail shopping within the airport.
Tiger commenced services on the route in July with up to four services per day. This new announcement will increase the airline's flights on one of the busiest routes in the world to up to nine flights per day in each direction between the two cities.
Tiger commenced services on the route in July with up to four services per day. This new announcement will increase the airline's flights on one of the busiest routes in the world to up to nine flights per day in each direction between the two cities.
Countering the concerns of some in the North Canberra community of excessive levels of aircraft noise, the monitor found that an average of just 1.6 “correlated noise events” per day on average were above 70 decibels maximum noise exposure. However, of these noise events, Airservices Australia advise that “72% of these were events with multiple peaks in the noise recording which are typical of community noise events.” Such events might include road traffic, lawnmowers, or bird noise. The clear message from the report is that there is no excessive aircraft noise as a result of Canberra Airport operations.
Countering the concerns of some in the North Canberra community of excessive levels of aircraft noise, the monitor found that an average of just 1.6 “correlated noise events” per day on average were above 70 decibels maximum noise exposure. However, of these noise events, Airservices Australia advise that “72% of these were events with multiple peaks in the noise recording which are typical of community noise events.” Such events might include road traffic, lawnmowers, or bird noise. The clear message from the report is that there is no excessive aircraft noise as a result of Canberra Airport operations.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has commenced an expression of interest (EOI) process for the operation of duty free retail shopping within the airport.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has commenced an expression of interest (EOI) process for the operation of duty free retail shopping within the airport.
Perth Airport has congratulated low-cost carrier AirAisa on adding a new route between Perth and Denpasar to its network. The inaugural flight into Perth touched down at the International Terminal at 0435 hrs and the first flight from Perth to Denpasar departed at 0533hrs. Both flights were at capacity, confirming the popularity of this new service.
Perth Airport has congratulated low-cost carrier AirAisa on adding a new route between Perth and Denpasar to its network. The inaugural flight into Perth touched down at the International Terminal at 0435 hrs and the first flight from Perth to Denpasar departed at 0533hrs. Both flights were at capacity, confirming the popularity of this new service.
Melbourne Airport joins the Victorian Government in welcoming today's announcement from Tiger Airway's on the addition of a fifth aircraft to their Melbourne based fleet.
Melbourne Airport joins the Victorian Government in welcoming today's announcement from Tiger Airway's on the addition of a fifth aircraft to their Melbourne based fleet.
Perth Airport is proud to be celebrating NAIDOC Week 2009 and today hosted an historic Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony with the Traditional Owners of the land on which Perth Airport is located.
Perth Airport is proud to be celebrating NAIDOC Week 2009 and today hosted an historic Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony with the Traditional Owners of the land on which Perth Airport is located.
Melbourne Airport welcomes the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) decision to choose Melbourne to host the organization’s Schedules Conference in November 2010.
Melbourne Airport welcomes the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) decision to choose Melbourne to host the organization’s Schedules Conference in November 2010.
DB Schenker and DHL Danzas are two global logistics companies now able to leverage the competitive advantages offered by Melbourne Airport for their businesses and, ultimately, for their customers.
DB Schenker and DHL Danzas are two global logistics companies now able to leverage the competitive advantages offered by Melbourne Airport for their businesses and, ultimately, for their customers.
There were 2,281,600 visitor arrivals to Australia during the five months to May 2009, a decrease of 1 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year.
There were 2,281,600 visitor arrivals to Australia during the five months to May 2009, a decrease of 1 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year.
Air New Zealand's Bare Essential in-flight safety video featuring staff wearing nothing more than body-paint has had more than three million views on YouTube in the 10 days since it was launched.
Air New Zealand's Bare Essential in-flight safety video featuring staff wearing nothing more than body-paint has had more than three million views on YouTube in the 10 days since it was launched.
Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country’s biggest gateway, will cut international landing fees by 5% and abandon plans to raise domestic charges as the global downturn in demand for air travel erodes airline profits.
Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country’s biggest gateway, will cut international landing fees by 5% and abandon plans to raise domestic charges as the global downturn in demand for air travel erodes airline profits.
This morning a communications cable was cut during terminal development ground works at Christchurch Airport, disrupting several operational services including some airline check in facilities.
This morning a communications cable was cut during terminal development ground works at Christchurch Airport, disrupting several operational services including some airline check in facilities.
JR Duty Free openingAuckland Airport congratulates JR Duty Free on making their first sales today as the second duty free operator at Auckland International Airport.
JR Duty Free openingAuckland Airport congratulates JR Duty Free on making their first sales today as the second duty free operator at Auckland International Airport.
Darwin International Airport and Jetstar, representing the broader Qantas group, have been unable to reach a commercial agreement necessary to underpin the $60 million terminal expansion planned for Darwin. As a result, the terminal expansion has been put on hold.
Darwin International Airport and Jetstar, representing the broader Qantas group, have been unable to reach a commercial agreement necessary to underpin the $60 million terminal expansion planned for Darwin. As a result, the terminal expansion has been put on hold.
The NSW Department of Planning and the Federal Government are headed for a showdown following the release this week of a major airport safety paper that rejects the development of housing under airport fight paths.
The NSW Department of Planning and the Federal Government are headed for a showdown following the release this week of a major airport safety paper that rejects the development of housing under airport fight paths.
Airservices Australia and Naverus have signed a contract that will lay the foundation for the worlds first nationwide Performance-based Navigation (PBN) network, delivering significant reductions in aircraft emissions and noise, reduced flight miles and substantial fuel savings.
Airservices Australia and Naverus have signed a contract that will lay the foundation for the worlds first nationwide Performance-based Navigation (PBN) network, delivering significant reductions in aircraft emissions and noise, reduced flight miles and substantial fuel savings.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its final investigation report into the serious incident at Perth Airport, WA on 9-May-2008, involving an approach and landing by a Boeing Company 737-800, registered PK-GEF, during a period of planned runway works.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its final investigation report into the serious incident at Perth Airport, WA on 9-May-2008, involving an approach and landing by a Boeing Company 737-800, registered PK-GEF, during a period of planned runway works.
Canberra Airport has submitted its final draft 2009 Master Plan to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for assessment, along with a detailed consultation report.
Canberra Airport has submitted its final draft 2009 Master Plan to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for assessment, along with a detailed consultation report.
A yet to be released report by the Australian Crime Commission has again pointed to the problems of outsourced labour at Australia’s airports, allowing people with criminal records access to extremely sensitive areas of the airport.
A yet to be released report by the Australian Crime Commission has again pointed to the problems of outsourced labour at Australia’s airports, allowing people with criminal records access to extremely sensitive areas of the airport.
From 01-Jul-2009 departures duty free shopping at Auckland Airport will only be available airside (after emigration and security), the two stores landside (before emigration and security) will be closed.
From 01-Jul-2009 departures duty free shopping at Auckland Airport will only be available airside (after emigration and security), the two stores landside (before emigration and security) will be closed.
Airservices Australia and Naverus have signed a contract that will lay the foundation for the worlds’ first nationwide Performance-based Navigation (PBN) network, delivering significant reductions in aircraft emissions and noise, reduced flight miles and substantial fuel savings.
Airservices Australia and Naverus have signed a contract that will lay the foundation for the worlds’ first nationwide Performance-based Navigation (PBN) network, delivering significant reductions in aircraft emissions and noise, reduced flight miles and substantial fuel savings.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has (23-Jun-2009) welcomed MP Clayton Cosgrove’s support for the unhindered development of airport operations. Mr Cosgrove plans to present a Private Member’s Bill to legislate the right of the airport to develop without the threat of having to operate under a curfew.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has (23-Jun-2009) welcomed MP Clayton Cosgrove’s support for the unhindered development of airport operations. Mr Cosgrove plans to present a Private Member’s Bill to legislate the right of the airport to develop without the threat of having to operate under a curfew.
On 23-Feb-2009, Sydney Airport announced that its shareholders had proactively decided to invest AUD870m to deleverage the company’s capital structure by eliminating the term debt maturing in September and Nov-2009. At that time, MAp stated that it expected its contribution to be between AUD650m and AUD780m. The deleveraging has now been completed and MAp’s contribution was AUD711m. MAp’s ownership interest in Sydney Airport has increased to 74.0%.
On 23-Feb-2009, Sydney Airport announced that its shareholders had proactively decided to invest AUD870m to deleverage the company’s capital structure by eliminating the term debt maturing in September and Nov-2009. At that time, MAp stated that it expected its contribution to be between AUD650m and AUD780m. The deleveraging has now been completed and MAp’s contribution was AUD711m. MAp’s ownership interest in Sydney Airport has increased to 74.0%.
The month of May has seen the announcement of a new international airline, more international routes, new domestic services and yet another record month for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport.
The month of May has seen the announcement of a new international airline, more international routes, new domestic services and yet another record month for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport.
International airlines operating to and from Australia have signed a five-year contract renewal worth more than AUD25 million (USD20 million) with Unisys Australia to continue to provide a baggage reconciliation system for 44 international airlines operating from the eight Australian international airports at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and the Gold Coast.
International airlines operating to and from Australia have signed a five-year contract renewal worth more than AUD25 million (USD20 million) with Unisys Australia to continue to provide a baggage reconciliation system for 44 international airlines operating from the eight Australian international airports at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and the Gold Coast.
Sydney Airport has welcomed the Australian Government’s approval of its 20 year Master Plan 2009. The approved Master Plan outlines the vision for the operation and continued development of Australia’s leading airport to the year 2029 and is based on
Sydney Airport has welcomed the Australian Government’s approval of its 20 year Master Plan 2009. The approved Master Plan outlines the vision for the operation and continued development of Australia’s leading airport to the year 2029 and is based on
The month of May has seen the announcement of a new international airline, more international routes, new domestic services and yet another record month for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport.
The month of May has seen the announcement of a new international airline, more international routes, new domestic services and yet another record month for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport.
The contract to manage and operate Perth Airports Outdoor Media is due to expire in December 2009. The airport is currently evaluating its options for the management rights beyond this date and is seeking expressions of interest from interested parties
The contract to manage and operate Perth Airports Outdoor Media is due to expire in December 2009. The airport is currently evaluating its options for the management rights beyond this date and is seeking expressions of interest from interested parties
Construction of Sydney Airport’s larger runway safety area at the western end of the east-west runway is on schedule. The CEO of Sydney Airport, Russell Balding, said that the first phase of the AUD90 million project had been completed.
Construction of Sydney Airport’s larger runway safety area at the western end of the east-west runway is on schedule. The CEO of Sydney Airport, Russell Balding, said that the first phase of the AUD90 million project had been completed.
The first aircraft from Thai Airways directly from Bangkok to Oslo landed Monday morning at Oslo Airport. Thai Airways operates this route five times a week.
The first aircraft from Thai Airways directly from Bangkok to Oslo landed Monday morning at Oslo Airport. Thai Airways operates this route five times a week.
Hamilton International Airport is to seek planning approvals to extend its runway to handle wide-bodied jet aircraft in the future at an expected cost of AUD22 million.
Hamilton International Airport is to seek planning approvals to extend its runway to handle wide-bodied jet aircraft in the future at an expected cost of AUD22 million.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd has appointed two of the company’s senior staff to its executive management, growing the team from four to six executive managers.
Christchurch International Airport Ltd has appointed two of the company’s senior staff to its executive management, growing the team from four to six executive managers.
Australia has set a date of 12-Dec-2013 for the introduction of automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) in its upper airspace. The ADS-B system is an advanced surveillance technology that combines a satellite positioning service, aircraft avionics, and ground infrastructure to enable more accurate transmission of information between equipped aircraft and air traffic control.
Australia has set a date of 12-Dec-2013 for the introduction of automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) in its upper airspace. The ADS-B system is an advanced surveillance technology that combines a satellite positioning service, aircraft avionics, and ground infrastructure to enable more accurate transmission of information between equipped aircraft and air traffic control.
Airways New Zealand (Airways NZ) will reportedly increase its charges by more that 4% from 01-Jul-2009, the beginning of its financial year, after more than a decade of navigation charges stagnation. No formal announcement of any increase in charges has been made.
Airways New Zealand (Airways NZ) will reportedly increase its charges by more that 4% from 01-Jul-2009, the beginning of its financial year, after more than a decade of navigation charges stagnation. No formal announcement of any increase in charges has been made.
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