Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has re-opened the cross-runway after a five-month closure to allow enabling works on the new parallel runway. BAC CEO Julieanne Alroe said: “The cross-runway is a shorter, narrower runway which means its use is limited to smaller aircraft typically used on regional routes, as well as the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
Virgin Australia’s wing of the overhauled Canberra Airport officially opened today, marking an important milestone in a $450 million upgrade that airport officials hope will prime the facility for a larger role. The facilities unveiled today include a sweeping glass atrium that connects the Qantas wing of the airport with Virgin’s new Western Concourse Terminal,
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has signaled that the Federal Government could step in to the growing row over Brisbane Airport’s expansion. Brisbane Airport Corporation, which operates the airport, has threatened to halt construction on a second parallel runway unless airlines agree to fund roughly a quarter of the $1.3 billion project. Airlines, which would likely
Perth’s much-anticipated new domestic terminal was officially opened by Minister for Defence and Federal Member for Perth, Stephen Smith, today. Representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, Smith said the opening was significant given Perth Airport is a key driver of the Western Australian economy. “Perth is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities
Melbourne Airport recorded five per cent growth in passenger numbers during January to reach 2,619,277 for the month. International passenger numbers were up by two per cent to 679,429. Passenger numbers from key Asian growth markets such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan were affected by the Chinese New Year holiday period falling
The Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) has announced Canberra-based CEA Technologies announced as its first tenant. The WAC partnership – a public/private consortium consisting of Port Stephens and Newcastle City Councils, The University of Newcastle, Hunter Land, Varley Aerospace, Newcastle Airport and Singleton Council have been working together since 2009 to make the 100 hectare development
