Airport News
Perth Airport welcomes Govt response
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Perth Airport has welcomed the Government’s response to the Productivity Commission’s review and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) monitoring report.
SWISS opens new Arrival Lounge at Zurich Airport
Tuesday, 3 April 2012On 3 April 2012 the new SWISS Arrival Lounge at Zurich Airport opens its doors.
Perth Airport transforms to handle growth
Monday, 2 April 2012
With passenger numbers into Perth Airport doubling over the last seven years, the new domestic terminal set to open early 2013 will provide travellers a modern, spacious travel experience.
New centre creates over 400 new jobs
Monday, 2 April 2012Chief Minister Katy Gallagher joined Canberra Airport Executive Chairman Mr Terry Snow to officially open the new Majura Park Shopping Centre.
Third runway approved, critical for HK: Cathay
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Approval for a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was “critical” according to Cathay Pacific, stressing that meeting capacity growth would help the country prosper.
Southern Precinct project to boost domestic aviation growth
Thursday, 22 March 2012Melbourne Airport’s proposed Southern Precinct project will strengthen Melbourne’s position as the centre of growth in domestic air travel, and provide a significant boost to the Victorian economy during its construction and operation.
Kota Kinabalu airport to operate 24 hours
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Since being shut down for six hours daily since 2006 for runway resurfacing, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) will once again be operating 24 hours a day by 01 May 2012.
Regional airports to get major upgrade
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
A major $5.4 million federal government initiative to upgrade regional airstrips in Australia is planned for April 2012 to handle growing passenger numbers.
International passenger growth up by 5.5% at Melbourne Airport in February 2012
Tuesday, 20 March 2012International passengers at Melbourne Airport increased by 5.5 per cent or an additional 27,769 passengers during February 2012 compared to the same period last year, taking total international passengers to 529,923 for the month.
US screening rules relaxed
Friday, 16 March 2012
In an effort to move away from invasive security checks US airport checkpoints are relaxing their screening rules for elderly passengers and children under twelve.
Nausori Airport’s million dollar makeover
Friday, 9 March 2012
Fijian Airport, Nausori is expected to undergo a $60 million redevelopment this year to help increase tourism into the region.
Bangkok Airport back in business
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Don Mueang International will re-open its doors, commencing commercial operations this week.
New vision to meet Syd Airport capacity issues
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Study findings that Sydney Airport will need more space to meet growing capacity over the coming years has been addressed by Airport officials who said the issue was solved in renovation plans unveiled late last year.
Wellington’s International Departure Fee gone for good from 1 April
Tuesday, 6 March 2012Wellington Airport is pleased to confirm the removal of the International Departure Fee for passengers from 1 April 2012.
Major transport congestion predicted for Sydney Airport
Monday, 5 March 2012
A federal and state government report into the construction of a second Sydney airport suggests excessive traffic woes will befall future commuters.
Construction begins at New Beijing airport
Monday, 5 March 2012
Local Chinese Media are claiming that Beijing’s new airport will more than likely replace Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport in the U.S as the busiest airport in the world.
Changi Airport's Budget Terminal to be closed
Monday, 5 March 2012New large-capacity terminal to be developed on site
Bali Airport to get US$211 million upgrade
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
In an effort to meet growing visitor demand and combat the issue of overcapacity Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport will get a US$211 million upgrade.
Emergency landing at Newark airport
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
A Shuttle America flight from Atlanta made an impromptu landing at New Jersey after the jets nosegear collapsed.
LAN announces More Flights between Australia and Chile
Friday, 24 February 2012
The new codeshare arrangement will enable both airlines to offer seats on 10 flights per week to South America, with LAN already operating daily one-stop service with Airbus A340-300 aircraft and Qantas adding the three new flights, all operated with Boeing 747-400s
Passenger movements pick-up at Changi
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Traffic in and out of Singapore’s Changi Airport picked up over January this year with an increase of 12.1 percent more passenger movements handled for the month compared to January 2011.
Investigation into close call at Tullamarine
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
An investigation is underway at Melbourne Airport after a close call where two Qantas 737 jets and a small plane almost collided upon landing last week.
Chinese lead Melb Airport int’l growth
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Melbourne celebrated Chinese New Year with an influx of travellers visiting from China, with a 33.8 percent increase in visitors from the region in January 2012 compared to the same month last year.
Frankfurt strikes continue
Monday, 20 February 2012
Passengers passing through Frankfurt Airport today could face further delays as its ground worker’s plan a 24-hour strike for today.
