The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is calling for a broadening of government support to fund improvements to regional airstrips to the tune of $160 million over the next four years. The AAA on Wednesday launched its “Protect Regional Airports” campaign in partnership with the Australian Logistics Council, Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) and Royal
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has commenced Airbus A350-900 operations to Brisbane, with the inaugural flight touching down under overcast skies on Tuesday morning. Flight SQ235, operated by Airbus A350-900 9V-SMH landed just before 0730 on Tuesday, after an eight-hour journey from Singapore. The aircraft was on the ground for a tick under two hours before operating
Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) has reaped the rewards of increased international flights to lift revenue and markedly boost net profit for 2016/17. The company said in its annual report released on Monday net profit for the 12 months to June 30 2017 soared to $48.5 million, easily eclipsing the previous year’s $28.6 million. Revenue improved
Checkin luggage involving a connecting itinerary are about 10 times more likely to be lost or “mishandled” than bags checked in directly, new figures suggest. The findings are the result of a year-long look at international passengers’ bags departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports commissioned by the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia
Sydney Airport has named a long time General Electric executive as its new chief executive, replacing Kerrie Mather. The company has announced Geoff Culbert, an Australian, will commence as its chief executive by the end of January 2018. Mather will continue in the role of chief executive until Culbert’s arrival, Sydney Airport said on Tuesday.
The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has unveiled a new website that it hopes will increase awareness of a range of issues affecting the sector to the wider aviation community. The AAA has launched “The Airport Professional”, which features stories and pieces on topics such as technical and safety issues; airport case studies; the latest technology;
