Avalon reduces ILS approach training fees
Avalon Airport has announced a significant reduction to its ILS (Instrument Landing System) approach fees. Providing the aircraft does not land, Avalon has reduced its minimum instrument practice approach fees from $100 (plus GST) to $40 (plus GST) from April 1. Avalon Airport CEO Justin Giddings said the fee reduction would apply to aircraft under
Delay JSF purchase – Williams Foundation
The independent Australian airpower thinktank the Williams Foundation has called for Australia’s acquisition of the F-35 JSF to be delayed to allow the aircraft to mature, in light of recent news that IOC (initial operating capability) for the US Air Force may now be as late as 2018. “In the Williams Foundation’s judgment, it would
Gold Coast takes out Skytrax category awards
Gold Coast Airport has won two prestigious industry titles, after being named Best Regional Airport Australia/Pacific and taking out the Staff Service Excellence Australia/Pacific award at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark. Based on 11.38 million survey questionnaires completed by over 100 different nationalities of airline passengers in 2010/2011, The World Airport Awards
RAAF marks 90th birthday with commemorative service
The RAAF has marked its 90th birthday on March 31 with a commemorative service in Canberra which saw the addition of Battle Honours to the RAAF Memorial. Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mark Binskin said it was important to remember those who had given their lives in RAAF service and recognise their achievements. “Air
Bankstown granted masterplan extension until 2013
Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown has announced that it has gained approval from Federal Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese to lodge a new revised draft masterplan by February 15 2013, as the airport looks to assess the impact of future developments in the Sydney Basin. The announcement follows on from Albanese’s initial rejection of Bankstown Airport’s
Skywest teams up with Discover West in WA tourism bid
Skywest Airlines and Discover West Holidays have entered into a new tourism partnership, with the announcement of the rebadged Skywest Holidays. The partnership aims to boost tourism to destinations across the Skywest’s growing WA network through Discover West’s marketing resources and expertise. Skywest Holidays will market itself as a short-break/holiday provider, with both Skywest and
