The federal government has released the draft airport plan and environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, paving the way for construction to begin in 2016. The documents cover indicative flight paths, noise contours, the building requirements for stage one of the airport’s development and the long term vision
Brisbane Airport has taken out the capital city airport of the year award at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) national conference for a second straight year. The AAA recognised Brisbane Airport for its digital departure card initiative, as well as the upgrades to the international terminal and how it managed the aircraft movements for the
The City of Karratha has cut the ribbon on its new $35 million airport upgrade that includes capacity to receive international flights, an expanded departures area and space for a premium airline lounge. Following the redevelopment – part of the council’s $100 million capital investment program at the airport that has included work on upgrading
Moorabbin Airport has gifted a 3,000 square metre plot of land on site to a local charity kitchen for growing vegetables. The initiative with Victoria’s FareShare, a charity kitchen which rescues food and cooks meals for more than 400 charities across the state, is expected to produce 12 tonnes of vegetables such as pumpkin, broccoli,
Sydney Airport has reported a 1.7 per cent increase in passenger numbers for August, led by healthy growth in international travellers. The airport handled 3.256 million passengers in August, up 54,000 from the prior corresponding period, Sydney Airport said on Friday. The number of international travellers rose 3.4 per cent to 1.106 million, while domestic
Sydney Airport has appointed a former senior Qantas executive to the board. Grant Fenn, currently managing director of engineering services provider Downer Group, has been named as a non-executive director of Sydney Airport. “We are very pleased to welcome Grant as a non-executive director. His wealth of experience in both the aviation and infrastructure sectors
