Infrastructure & Transport Minister Anthony Albanese publicly released the long awaited National Aviation Policy White Paper, entitled Flight Path to the Future on December 16, revealing few surprises. “The government’s aim is to give industry the certainty and incentive to plan and invest for the long term, to maintain and improve aviation safety and security
Passenger traffic grew strongly at Gold Coast and Townsville airports during November, but dipped at Mount Isa, according to Queensland Airports Limited, which operates the three airports. Passenger numbers through the Gold Coast increased by 12.2 per cent, driven by a 71.1 per cent increase in international passenger numbers, while Townsville saw volumes increase by
Gold Coast Airport’s Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting station (ARFF) is the first in the country to receive a digital upgrade to its fire control centre, Airservices Australia announced on December 11. Part of a $12 million nationwide rollout of new fire control technology, the new integrated digital system replaces a number of older standalone
Site works for the first stage of $310 million worth of redevelopment at Adelaide Airport are expected to start in July, reports Chris Milne. A major development plan for the airport should be completed by the end of January and made available for public comment in February, before being lodged with Infrastructure & Transport Minster
Qantas unveiled a new security screening facility at its Perth domestic terminal on December 10 which will help to reduce waiting times as part of its $75 million upgrade to the Perth terminal. As well as the upgraded screening point, the airline has invested in three additional baggage carousels, six new check-in counters, a larger
Sydney Metropolitan Airports has announced that Tower Road at Bankstown Airport will close from January 1 to April 2010 for essential maintenance works. SMA says that during that time the road will be closed from Rabaul Road to the observation area to allow for a assessment of the maintenance program, as well as assisting contractors
