Researchers from the University of Sunshine Coast (USC) will investigate the latest technologies and practices to make runway surfaces and airport pavements last longer as part of a new five-year, $2.85 million study. The research program is a partnership between USC and the Australian Airports Association (AAA), the Department of Defence, Perth Airport and Sunshine
Canberra Airports says the federal government should step in and make airlines accountable for the high rate of cancellations on flights to and from the national capital and is calling for a national taskforce to investigate the issue. Citing figures from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), Canberra Airport says travellers are
Global airport services company Swissport is setting its sights on Australia through the acquisition of local operator Aerocare. The Zurich-headquartered Swissport, which is part of China’s HNA Group, said on Wednesday it had purchased the privately-held Aerocare, as well as subsidiaries Skycare, Carbridge and EasyCart, from its current owners including Australian private equity firm Archer
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) says Julieanne Alroe will retire as chief executive after close to a decade in the role. Alroe will step down as chief executive and as a director on the board at the end of Brisbane Airport’s 2017/18 financial year on June 30 2018, the company said in a statement on Thursday
Sydney Airport has taken out the capital city airport of the year award at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) national conference. It was a case of triple celebrations for Sydney Airport, with its outgoing chief executive Kerrie Mather given an outstanding contribution to the airport industry award in recognition of her years of service to
A refurbished passenger terminal at what will be known as Essendon Fields Airport will feature new checkin and security screening facilities as part of a facility capable of handling 200,000 passengers a year. The airport released renderings of what the new terminal will look like on Wednesday, when it also announced a name change to
