Horsham Airport’s two runways will be upgraded to support emergency and general aviation services. New shoulders will be built on runway 17/35, while pavements and seals will be repaired and new drainage lines added. Meanwhile, runway 08/26 will be resealed. Runway and takeaways line markings would also be renewed, Victorian Minister for Aviation Industry Gordon
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport has completed the last key step to accepting regular public transport services following certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. QantasLink is due to start services to Australia’s newest airport on November 17 with direct flights from Sydney, while Regional Express is scheduled to operate to Wellcamp from January 1 2015 after winning
Industry groups have welcomed Adelaide Airport’s 30-year vision to boost air services to the South Australian capital and create a globally connected Airport Business District as part of a $2 billion development. The plan includes tripling the size of Adelaide’s existing domestic and international terminals – including boosting the number of aerobridges from 15 to
Sydney Airport has promoted Hugh Wehby to the position of chief financial officer. Wehby, who was previously head of strategy and capital projects at Sydney Airport, takes up his new position on Monday, the company said in a statement. He replaces Stephen Mentzines, who resigned in August. Sydney Airport chief executive Kerrie Mather said it was
A relaxation of Sydney Airport’s hourly movement cap, dedicated access to Australia’s busiest airport for specific regional routes and extending the regulation of airport charges to include items such as hangar space are among 21 recommendations contained in report from a NSW parliamentary committee published on Thursday. The report, from the NSW Legislative Council’s Standing
Archerfield Airport in Brisbane’s south-west has opened a new $4 million student accommodation facility. The airport, which is about 11km from Brisbane’s CBD and caters for general aviation and flying schools, has about 10 providers of pilot training and aviation-related courses. The two-storey Aviation Student Accommodation Complex (ASAC), which was leased and managed by Basair
