Australian Airports Association Chairman Guy Thompson kicked of the 2018 AAA National Conference in Brisbane today, reflecting on the industry’s achievements this year. Mr Thompson noted the year had seen many successes worth celebrating, from the progress of new runway projects in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to terminal redevelopments in Cairns and Adelaide. Ground transport initiatives in Melbourne and Sydney also marked important milestones, while Perth welcomed the arrival of new ...

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The future of Australian airports was a key theme of the first day of the AAA National Conference in Brisbane today, with a range of keynotes focusing on the technology that will change our airport experience in years to come. Hobart Airport Chief Executive Officer Sarah Renner kicked off the day with the keynote at the women in airports breakfast, reflecting on the value of diverse career experiences in building her ...

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A wall of 19,000 poppies was installed in Melbourne Airport's Terminal 2 Departures entrance to help mark Remembrance Day on 11 November. The poppies represented the 19,000 Victorian soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1, providing an opportunity for travellers to mark the occasion while at the airport. The airport also held a small service starting with a bugle call at 10.55am. READ MORE

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Adelaide Airport recorded 2.9 per cent domestic passenger growth in the first quarter of FY2019 compared to the prior year. New direct services to a number of domestic destinations in addition to high load factors supported the result. International traffic was also up 2.7 per cent, driven by increased capacity as Malaysia Airlines added an additional weekly service. The airport also recently commenced its terminal redevelopment and officially opened the new Atura Airport ...

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Alice Springs has welcomed its first charter flight from Japan in more than 10 years. The first of a series of flights from Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka was operated by JTB World Vacations, with visitors arriving on a Dreamliner 787-800. The services are expected to generate an additional 1440 visitor nights and up to $2 million in visitor spend in the Northern Territory. READ MORE

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Melbourne Airport has reported growth of almost 10 per cent in international passengers from September 2017 to 2018. Combined domestic and international passenger numbers for the month topped 3.1 million, resulting in 3.4 per growth compared to the prior year. The airport also added a new non-stop Qantas service from San Francisco during the month. READ MORE

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Hobart Airport has welcomed Link Logistics as its first tenant at the airport’s freight handling facility and commercial precinct. The facilities are set to unlock new export opportunities for the state, offering local producers direct access to international markets. Link Logistics will build a state-of-the-art cold store to take advantage of the state’s export potential as part of the deal. READ MORE

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Sydney Airport has launched its 2018 Sydney Airport Family Fun Runway Run, with tickets now available. The annual event marks the official start of the Sydney Airport Community Christmas Giving Appeal – a six week fundraising and awareness campaign uniting the airport and the community in support of a great cause. The appeal has raised $1.4 million over six years, with this year’s proceeds to support Cure Cancer Australia. READ MORE

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Canberra Airport recently hosted special training sessions for Australian Federal Police recruits during their recent Aviation Scenario Day. The airport’s terminal and international lounge set the scene for the day, which included a range of role-play exercises to support the recruits’ training. READ MORE

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A new premium outlet destination has been officially opened as part of a $150 million joint venture between Vicinity Centres and Perth Airport. The new centre is located in the Perth Airport precinct and spans 33,000 square metres, housing 113 international and Australian brands, a casual dining precinct and children’s playground. The facility represents a step forward for the Airport West Retail Precinct and cements Perth Airport’s position as a major employment ...

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