Launceston Airport has reported five per cent passenger growth in the first quarter of the 2018-19 financial year compared to the prior year. Launceston Airport General Manager Paul Hodgen said the airport would continue to focus on building its tourism offering together with local partners. “Tourism is a growth industry right across Australia, and while we’ve seen terrific growth in passenger numbers so far this year, the reality is every state is ...
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Travellers flying though Melbourne Airport during December will have the chance to share in more than $100,000 worth of gifts through the airport’s Light Up Christmas campaign. The campaign is just one part of the airport's Christmas festivities, which also included a performance by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the airport's T2 Luxury Precinct. Musicians from The Salvation Army will perform in Terminals 2 to 4 every day throughout December. READ MORE
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Perth Airport has become the first airport in Australia to trial sleeping pods in one of its terminals. Eight sleeping pods have been installed in the T1 precinct in partnership with Smarte Carte and Finnish company GoSleep, as one of the new initiatives identified by Perth Airport to deliver new customer experience products. Perth Airport CEO Kevin Brown said the sleeping pods will be ideal for passengers who either arrive early or ...
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Bayside Council and Sydney Airport have entered into a multi-million-dollar local partnership that will fund a number of community and environmentally based projects over the next 10 years. The $11 million Community and Environmental Projects Reserve Fund will focus on delivering initiatives and key projects for the benefit of both the people of Bayside and the broader community. The fund will focus on projects that deliver the greatest benefit to the community. READ MORE Photo ...
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has expressed concern about reports today of reduced Australian Border Force staff numbers at airports over the busy holiday season. AAA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said the industry would seek reassurances from Government that appropriate resources would be in place during the holiday period, which is one of the busiest times of the year for Australian airports. The AAA raised its concerns in the wake of ...
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Brisbane Airport's Online Lost Property Auction is now underway, with members of the public able to bid for a range of items until 7pm on Wednesday 5 December. All proceeds from this year’s auction will be donated to The Courier Mail Children’s Fund, supporting its important work helping Queensland children in need. Unclaimed items going under the hammer this year include clothing, jewellery, laptops and baby car seats, with many items brand ...
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More than 250 members of the community sprinted down one of Sydney Airport’s iconic runways this weekend to help raise money for life-saving cancer research. The Family Fun Runway Run officially kicked off this year’s Sydney Airport Community Christmas Giving Appeal. Over the next six weeks, the Appeal will raise both awareness and funds to support Cure Cancer and the nation’s brightest emerging researchers in their fight against cancer. Over the past ...
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has launched its new Young Airport Professionals network at its national conference today. The network will bring together staff from airports across the country, providing mentoring and support as young professionals develop their careers in aviation. Gold Coast Airport airside operations superviser Jared Feehely will be the inaugural chair of the network. Staff from remote, regional and major airports will be invited to join the network in the ...
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Former Brisbane Airport Chief Executive Officer Julieanne Alroe has been recognised for her contribution to the airport industry at the AAA’s National Airport Industry Awards in Brisbane. Ms Alroe won the Outstanding Contribution award for her groundbreaking work launching one of Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects and furthering Brisbane Airport’s connection with the community. AAA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said Ms Alroe has made a significant difference to the industry, especially in ...
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has renewed calls for the establishment of a $100 million Regional Airport Infrastructure Fund ahead of the regional stream of its national conference today. The fund would help address the $170 million aeronautical infrastructure deficit that already faces our regions. AAA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said regional airports were struggling to make ends meet, and funding for essential maintenance and upgrades was essential to ensure the ...
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