Night operations at Queenstown Airport have commenced with the arrival of Air New Zealand flight NZ613 from Auckland. The flight, operated by Airbus A320 ZK-OXI, touched down a little after 1920 local time on Monday, after a one hour and 46 minute journey from Auckland. The aircraft was on the ground for about 90 minutes
Sydney Airport chief executive Kerrie Mather says the company expects to receive the federal government’s offer to build and operate the proposed Badgerys Creek airport later in 2016. Mather told shareholders at Sydney Airport’s annual general meeting on Friday it was still studying Badgerys Creek’s prospects as it waited for the government to hand over
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has appointed a qualified lawyer and aviation veteran as its new chief executive. Colin Keel, who previously worked for American Airlines, Qantas and rail freight operator Aurizon, will take up his new position on June 1, Queenstown Airport said on Thursday. In addition to his former roles, Keel is also a member
Virgin Australia is returning to Vanuatu after a five-month absence. The Australian carrier’s first flight to Port Vila since suspending service to the popular tourist destination in January due to concerns about the runway is planned for May 23. Virgin will fly three times a week between Brisbane and Port Vila with Boeing 737-800s. Virgin
Regional carrier FlyPelican is adding a new destination from Newcastle with flights to Dubbo starting in July. The service will be operated by 19-seat Jetstream 32 aircraft, with morning and afternoon departures from both cities on weekdays. FlyPelican chief executive Paul Graham said the first flight would take off on July 18. “We are thrilled
Etihad has cut the ribbon on its new premium lounge at Melbourne Airport. It is the airline’s second lounge in Australia, having opened its Sydney Airport lounge in March 2014. Featuring wide views of the airfield, the lounge is the largest in Etihad’s network outside Abu Dhabi at 800m2 and has enough seating for 133
