Melbourne Airport has reported a 12 per cent increase in international passenger numbers, while reporting a slight decrease in domestic passengers for the month of February. February saw an increase of 51,816 international passengers to 502,154 compared to February 2010, while there was a decrease of 2700 domestic passengers to 1,618,653. “Passenger growth for February
Federal minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced the appointment of Peter Fitzgerald as the new chair of the Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF). The appointment of Fitzgerald to SACF chair follows the resignation of Barry Cotter, who leaves the post after three years of service. Fitzgerald, a local resident and long-term member
Jetstar has cancelled all of its current scheduled services to and from Darwin between today (February 16) and 0800 hours tomorrow morning (February 17) after Cyclone Carlos battered the coastline. With Darwin Airport closed until further notice, the airline continues to work closely with local authorities in an effort to find out the best time
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected Bankstown Airport’s 2010 draft masterplan, citing insufficient community information about its plans. “In its proposed master plan, Bankstown Airport sought approval for up to 32 passenger flights a day,” Minister Albanese said on February 16. “This would be a significant change given the airport does not have
Adelaide Airport Ltd has launched a $100 million building program, the first major development in its new five year master plan, reports Chris Milne. The initial works include a new road network within the airport to improve traffic flow, a multi-storey car park – which will increase short-term parking spaces from about 800 to about
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has announced its first major restructure since the airport was privatised in 1997. A new organisational structure, senior leadership team, and a team of general managers feature among the changes, designed to meet the increasing challenges of running day-to-day operations at the airport. “Over the past 12 months we have reviewed
