Sydney Airport says it welcomes the New South Wales government’s moves to open consultation process for the expansion of the M5 corridor. “Given the growth in truck movements from the expansion of Port Botany, the additional traffic generated by residential and commercial developments such as Green Square and the forecast increase in passengers flying to
Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) launched an industry partnership aimed at addressing workforce development issues in the aviation industry on November 19. Involving QAL, Wagga Wagga Airport, Northern Territory Airports and NSW TAFE – Riverina Institute, the consortium will develop an e-learning multiple year program aimed at enhancing skills within the aviation sector in a flexible
Emergency services conducted a simulated explosion exercise at Brisbane Airport on November 18 to test their response in a disaster scenario. Involving 150 volunteers, the simulation involved Brisbane Airport Corporation, state and federal police, Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting and other agencies, and requires the assessment, evacuation, rescue and resolution of a mock situation in
Auckland International Airport was voted as the best airport in Australasia at the 2009 World Travel Awards in London. Auckland Airport’s chief executive, Simon Moutter, said, “The recognition of Auckland Airport in the 2009 World Travel Awards is extremely satisfying. Each new award we receive is a testament to the enormous amount of work we
Passenger numbers for the Queensland Airports Limited Group, which operates Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa airports, increased by 11.25 per cent during October, lifting the group to a new record for the month. During October, 609,059 passengers passed through the three airports, driven particularly by a 15.73 per cent increase in passengers through Gold
The Airports Council International’s passenger traffic figures for September show a continuing trend of stabilisation, with domestic passenger traffic rising solidly. Compared to September 2008, domestic passenger numbers globally increased by 4.4 per cent, although a decline in international traffic of 1.1 per cent mediated the total passenger growth rate to only 1.6 per cent.
