Auckland Airport has reported a increase of 11.3 per cent in the company’s profit after tax to NZ$76.9 million. The result, which equates to an underlying profit after tax of NZ$76.1 million (up 7.5 per cent), was based on revenues of NZ$223.5 million, an increase of 3.6 per cent. This represents the third consecutive year
Asia Pacific airports recorded an impressive 7.1 per cent increase in passenger throughput during 2012. Beijing was the busiest airport in the region, handling more than 81 million passengers, followed by Tokyo Haneda with 67 million. According to the figures released by the Airports Council International (ACI), many airports in the Asia Pacific region recorded
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is expected to adopt recommendation from its aviation environmental protection committee to lower noise levels for commercial aircraft. Effective on December 31 2017, the revised standard will apply to new aircraft types requiring certification after 2017 and reduces effective perceived noise levels by seven decibels. Chapter-based noise standards for
The 100 millionth international passenger passed through Melbourne Airport on January 31. The airport’s CEO Chris Woodruff said: “We’ve come a long way since we first opened for international flights in July, 1970. In our first year of operation, around 100,000 passengers travelled through the new airport. Last year, almost seven million international passengers used Melbourne
Sydney Airport CEO Kerrie Mather has called for more flexibility in the curfew to lift productivity and better manage delays in the event of unavoidable conditions. The comments were instigated by adverse weather in the aftermath of the tropical storm that caused widespread severe flooding in Queensland, with delayed flights unable to land or depart
Perth Airport has awarded the contract for constructing its new domestic pier and international departures facilities to Built Environs, part of the McConnell Dowell Group. The international development comprises 18 new check in desks, two A380-capable gates with double aerobridges, expanded lounge area and additional retail offerings. The new domestic terminal area, which will become
