When Sarah Renner was 12 years old, she told her dad she wanted to travel. She had made her mind up that she was going to be a flight attendant when she grew up. “He said why be a flight attendant, when I could fly the plane,” Renner says. The conversation had an impact. Three years later Renner could, in fact, fly a plane and has since enjoyed an extensive career in ...
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Higher sea levels, biofuels and changes in aircraft technology are all issues airports need to be addressing now as they prepare to tackle climate change, according to Brisbane Airport environment and sustainability advisor Andrew Masci.
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Sydney Airport is widening the options for travellers seeking to rest their head after a long flight, from sleep pods to full service hotels.
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When talking about aviation safety, most passengers only think about the safety brief delivered by the cabin crew as we are pushed back from the gate. But there is a whole different side to aviation safety that most travellers never see,.
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Darwin International Airport's new tropical-themed performance space draws its inspiration from an historic pub known for showcasing local artists.
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SITA chief executive Barbara Dalibard says making the passenger journey as secure and seamless as possible is "the will of the industry". Two global surveys show how the future of travel will be powered by technology.
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A new $30 million honeypot aimed at attracting overseas airlines to Western Australia is designed to support new direct flights and cement Perth’s position as Australia’s western gateway. The joint venture between Perth Airport and the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA will provide targeted incentives to help airlines market new routes and drive demand.
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It may look like an ordinary underpass, but it’s a complex engineering feat that required hundreds of workers and is a lynchpin to Brisbane Airport’s $1.3 billion runway development. The $120 million Dryandra Underpass is up to five metres below sea level, and required the removal of 750,000 cubic metres of sand and the installation of 35km of conduit. About 20,000 cubic metres of concrete and 4000 tonnes of reinforced ...
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Archie Moore’s striking United Neytions installation at Sydney Airport was a project from which everyone emerged a winner. The colourful array of 28 large flags has added vibrancy to the airport’s T1 International Marketplace, it gives a wide audience to the work of the indigenous contemporary artist and millions of passengers gain a taste of contemporary art in Australia and of Sydney culture. It also does what all art aspires to ...
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Innovative ideas aimed at addressing community shortfalls are helping drive the development of business precincts at Australian airports. A number of airports are thinking outside the box to harness demand for facilities that are unavailable or in short supply in the regions they serve. When Darwin International Airport looked at rebranding its business precinct, it did a gap analysis to see which areas of Top End culture were not being addressed.
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