Not only has Sharon Ross been the driving force behind the major redevelopment of Parkes Regional Airport but she has also shown outstanding commitment to the wider community. In 2015, Sharon’s achievements were recognised at the NSW Minister's Awards for Women in Local Government for her role as Manager Support Services at Parkes Shire Council. How did your career in airports begin? When I joined Parkes Regional Council in 1992 as a Secretary. ...
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Darwin International Airport is calling for applications for new residency program In The Studio. Applications are open to Northern Territory based musicians, artists, writers, storytellers, designers, architects, actors, dancers or other aspiring creatives. Forming part of The Green Room's 2019 program, the successful artist will be provided with a studio space for three weeks during May, as well as a support package. The program offers a unique chance for a local artist ...
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The Gold Coast has sun, fun and sand but there’s one thing Australia’s playground has been needing for some time: expanded airport terminal facilities. That’s now well on its way thanks to a deal signed with property and infrastructure giant Lendlease to proceed with the next phase of Gold Coast Airport’s $370 million airport redevelopment, Project LIFT. The airport achieved the project’s first milestone in time for the successful Commonwealth Games in ...
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From carrying out vital airfield inspections, to managing capital projects, the life of an airport civil engineer is a busy one. We spoke to Adelaide Airport Civil Engineer Jessica Westthorp about her love of infrastructure and her future ambitions. Can you explain your career journey so far? I’ve always had an interest in maths and science and my love of infrastructure led me to study Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide ...
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If it was a hectic 2018 for Melbourne Avalon Airport chief executive Justin Giddings, it was an even busier start to 2019 as he juggled Air Asia-X’s new double daily services with the airport’s world-renowned Australian International Airshow. The first AirAsia X Airbus A330 touched down at the airport on 5 December to cap off what Giddings describes as an “extraordinary” year. It saw the airport perform a quick turnaround after Kuala ...
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As the Manager of Airport and Aviation Development for Tamworth Regional Airport, Julie Stewart has a wide range of responsibilities including operations, leasing, airport master planning, asset management and business development. Julie spoke to us about her industry experiences and the leadership lessons she has learnt along the way. How did you get your start in the airport sector? I had aspirations to work for the airlines for many years and ...
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Brisbane Airport has won three awards at the Routes Asia 2019 Marketing Awards, recognising its work together with tourism and government agencies to attract new air services to the city. The airport was named the overall winner of the awards and also won the 20+ million passenger category, edging out competition from Fukuoka International Airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Melbourne Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport. Brisbane Marketing also ...
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has launched a new Women in Airports Network (WIAN) to coincide with International Women’s Day today. AAA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said the network would create a community to support the advancement of women across all aspects of airport operations. “Airports operate in a truly global industry and a diverse workforce is absolutely crucial to support our growth and success,” Ms Wilkie said. “With global passenger traffic ...
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Wendy Weir’s journey at Brisbane Airport Corporation started in 2005 – when the new runway was just in its planning stages. Now 14 years later, Wendy is the manager of Environment and Sustainability, and the completion of the runway is just around the corner. We spoke to Wendy about her career so far – from protecting rare species in the wild to dealing with environmental challenges in an airport context. How did ...
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has welcomed the announcement of a $50 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan for the Townsville Airport redevelopment. AAA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said the redevelopment would create new tourism and trade opportunities for the north Queensland region. “This project will not only meet the needs of today’s passengers, but will ensure Townsville Airport can support future growth to facilitate tourism and trade in the ...
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