Latest news and insights from Australia’s airports

New projects, better connection for Bankstown

Sydney Metro Airports CEO Lee de Winton is building closer links with the local community at Bankstown Airport.

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A day in the life of Safety Car One

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 ...

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Training, growth and regional development the key in Victoria

The critical role of regional airports, leveraging robust traffic growth and capitalising on training opportunities are among the topics the Australian Airports Association’s new Victorian Division chair Katie Cooper has on her list of key ...

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Darwin’s green room bringing locals and travellers together

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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Global survey highlights ‘secure and seamless’ technology vision

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 ...

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Regional aerodrome a catalyst for local business

When Jason Connelly arrived at Bairnsdale Airport just over 12 months ago, what he saw was an opportunity. It is one of three airports operated by the East Gippsland Shire Council.

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‘Team Perth’ fund boosts western gateway vision

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 ...

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Milestone moment for Brisbane’s new runway project

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 ...

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Creating a sense of place with airport art

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 ...

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Challenges remain for regional airports

Earlier this year, the AAA welcomed the extension of the Remote Access Upgrade Programme for remote airports in the 2018-19 Federal budget. However, we noted at the time that there were many regional airports missing out ...

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