Viva Energy says it is keen to be involved in the proposed western Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek after completing the purchase of Royal Dutch Shell’s Australian aviation business. The deal, first announced in December 2016, is worth US$250 million (A$343 million) and allows the fuel refiner and supplier to expand its operations into local
The United States says it is still considering widening its electronics ban on inbound flights following discussions with European officials. However, the existing arrangements and number of countries affected would remain in place for now, following talks between US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly, European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and Transport
Sydney Airport chief executive Kerrie Mather says plans to expand Terminal 1 and the introduction of international flights at the Terminal 2/3 precinct will ensure Mascot has the necessary aviation capacity to meet the expected growth in passenger traffic in the years ahead. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting in Sydney on Tuesday, Mather
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester says Hobart Airport’s runway extension project is on track to be finished by March 2018. Hobart Airport’s master plan, which was approved December 2015, features lengthening Runway 12/30 by 500m to 2,751m, with a 150m extension at the northern end and 350m at the southern end. Chester
Bendigo Airport has cut the ribbon on its new runway, with federal, state and local government representatives joining the local community for the official celebrations. Senator for Victoria Jane Hume said the new 1,600m long by 30m wide Class 3C runway would allow a broader ranger of aircraft to fly into and out of Bendigo
Brisbane Airport is looking for a Lego enthusiast for its next “artist-in-residence” program. Applications for the 12-month “Legoist-in-residence” position are currently open and close on June 15. Brisbane Airport chief executive Julieanne Alroe said the company has sought something different for the third year of the artist-in-residence program, which has featured artist Robert Brownhall and
