Airport News
Dreamliner down under this weekend
Friday, 25 May 2012
Aircraft enthusiasts will have the chance to catch a glimpse of the new Boeing Dreamliner this weekend, as it prepares to land at Sydney Airport this afternoon after completing its global Dreamtour.
Online guide to Terminal 3 now available
Thursday, 24 May 2012With only five weeks remaining before McCarran International Airport welcomes the first flights into its new Terminal 3 expansion, airport officials have released a T3 guidebook.
Visitors into Melbourne Airport on the rise
Friday, 18 May 2012
Recent statistics reveal international visitors into Melbourne Airport for April 2012 grew by 2.2 percent compared to last April, with a significant growth from the China region.
Australian owned brand Sasy N Savy launches into Sydney Duty Free
Thursday, 17 May 2012Sydney entrepreneur, Samea Maakrun, is recognised internationally stocking her uniquely Australian skin care range in the most exclusive outlets world-wide.
Strong and steady. Japan traffic rebounds
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Japan’s tourism industry is picking up pace after last year’s natural disasters, with the region recording the second highest passenger movement growth in the Asia-Pacific region during March this year.
Airport taxes, charges hurting tourism: ATEC
Monday, 14 May 2012
Accumulated taxes and charges applied at our airports amounting to more than A$750 million over the next four years will hurt Australia’s tourism industry, says ATEC managing director Felicia Mariani.
Abbott focus, Sydney air travel
Friday, 11 May 2012
Adding to the Sydney Airport infrastructure debate Leader of the Federal Opposition Mr Tony Abbot says we need to look at immediate ways to improve air travel in and out of Sydney.
Sydney Airport gets e-Smarter
Monday, 7 May 2012
The gateway into New South Wales’ capital city says more SmartGate infrastructure announced by the federal government will improve the processing and facilitation of inbound passengers.
Body scans at Brisbane Airport by Sep
Monday, 7 May 2012
Starting in late September, passengers travelling from Brisbane International Airport will have to submit to a compulsory full body scan before boarding the plane.
Perth Airport expansion in the works
Monday, 30 April 2012
Perth Airport has announced it has secured Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd to undertake the first stage of it’s A$300 million expansion works of the international terminal.
Changi picks up record arrivals
Monday, 30 April 2012
Singapore welcomed a record number of visitors last month, with 4.28 million travellers passing through Changi Airport.
QF boss says second Syd airport is vital
Monday, 23 April 2012
Despite the resistance from Premier Barry O’Farrell, plans to build a second airport are vital for Sydney and should commence immediately, Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said.
China, driving force behind Melbourne arrivals
Friday, 20 April 2012
China is the driving force for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport, according to the property’s head, with an 18.2 percent increase in arrivals from the region during the third quarter last year.
Rome Fiumicino Airport saves airlines US$36m using SITA's baggage management technology
Friday, 20 April 2012A saving of US$36 million for airlines using Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport Rome, Italy’s largest airport and the main hub for Alitalia, was today announced by SITA, the IT company which provides Aeroporti di Roma with advanced baggage technology.
Leap year hoists Asia-Pacific traffic
Thursday, 19 April 2012
The number of travellers flying in and out of the Asia-Pacific region continues to prove strong with steady figures flying over February this year.
Sydney unveils Delhi partnership
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Days after Melbourne and Chengdu airports announced a new sister-ship, Sydney and Delhi airports said they had signed a new strategic partnership to strengthen Australian and Indian tourism ties.
New Intersection Improves Access to and From the International Terminal
Wednesday, 18 April 2012A new intersection on the Tonkin Highway has opened which will provide additional access to and from the International Terminal at Perth Airport and substantially improve traffic congestion in the local area for road users.
Aus lead charge against airport liquid limits
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
New technology will help phase out the 100ml limit on liquids carried aboard international flights, Australia being the first nation to cease the ban.
Melb builds tourism through close-knit Chengdu ties
Monday, 16 April 2012
Aiming to strengthen relations between Australia and China, Melbourne Airport has announced a new ‘sister airport’ relationship with the region’s Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Second airport or 25,000 new homes
Friday, 13 April 2012
Federal government plans that identify the Wilton area as Sydney’s second airport have caused tension with the State government and its proposal of building 25,000 homes in the same area.
Arrive and Depart Heathrow Like Royalty With the New ‘Heathrow By Invitation’ VIP Service
Thursday, 12 April 2012Forget immigration queues and waiting at a baggage carousel, London’s Heathrow Airport is now extending its exclusive VIP Service – previously reserved for royalty and heads of state – to the world’s most discerning travellers.
Fed Gov’t: “Sydney needs a second airport”
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
The Federal Government of Australia has issued a report detailing the necessity of a second Sydney airport.
Dubai forms new world class airport group
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Aiming to strengthen the UAE’s position in building airports, the Dubai government created the emergence of a new group with expertise in developing world-class airports in and out of the country.
Passenger traffic positive for Asia Pacific
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Asia Pacific region has recorded a positive 5.7 percent growth year on year in passenger traffic for year end 2011 according to the Airport Council International (ACI) world traffic report.
