Tag: Air Transport
Govt report to recommend airport changes, development
The Federal Government has foreshadowed sweeping changes to the way airports are expanded and run.[MORE]
Torres Strait air service decision looms
A new regional airline could soon be providing regular passenger services in the Torres Strait, off far north Queensland, by the end of the year.[MORE]
Qantas organises plane for stranded Thailand travellers
Qantas says it will operate a special service from Phuket to Singapore tomorrow night to rescue Australian tourists stranded in Thailand.[MORE]
Dixon leaves Qantas with $12m handshake
After eight years as head of Qantas, Geoff Dixon stepped down at the annual general meeting today.[MORE]
Virgin announces $100m belt tightening measure
Budget airline Virgin Blue says it will cut capital spending in the current financial year by more than $100 million because of the global economic downturn. [MORE]
Timor Air to fly internationally
An agreement has been signed to create East Timor's first international airline.[MORE]
NSW Govt considers air route subsidies
The New South Wales Government will consider offering subsidies to airlines to fill the gap left by Regional Express pulling out of six western communities.[MORE]
Airline to discuss Sydney-Narrabri service
Regional airline Aeropelican will meet council and business leaders at Narrabri today to discuss a proposal for it to take over the air service to Sydney.[MORE]
New and improved facilities for Cairns airport
The first stage of improved facilities at the domestic terminal of Cairns airport has officially opened for business.[MORE]
Booming passenger numbers lift Perth Airport profit
Perth Airport has recorded an increase in its annual profit. [MORE]
MP suggests subsidies for western air route operators
The state Member for Barwon has urged the New South Wales Government to consider offering subsidies to attract operators to take over five western air routes abandoned by Regional Express.[MORE]
More delays for Rex travellers
Port Lincoln air travellers have again been stranded after more problems with Regional Express (Rex) flights this morning.[MORE]
Mackay airport, seaport set new operating records
New operating records have been set at both the Mackay airport and seaport.[MORE]
Qantas warns of service cuts in sliding economy
The incoming chief executive of Qantas, Alan Joyce, says the company may reduce services further if economic conditions get worse.[MORE]
Qantas plans flight cutbacks
As demand for international travel collapses, Qantas is cutting capacity by grounding planes.[MORE]
Mackay Airport staff safe for now
The new operators of the Mackay Airport, in north Queensland, say there will be no immediate change to staffing.[MORE]
Plan for Perth airport open for comment
The Westralia Airports Corporation has released a draft development plan for the Perth airport for public comment. [MORE]
Mackay Airport fetches $200m
The Mackay Airport has been sold for more than $200 million, with the money to go towards the reconstruction of the Mackay Base Hospital in north Queensland.[MORE]
Truss attacks council over cancelled pilot school plans
The federal Member for Wide Bay has criticised the Fraser Coast Regional Council over the cancellation of plans for a pilot training school at Maryborough in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
No need for flight path concern: Airport
Adelaide Airport management says people need not be concerned over reports about changes to flight paths.[MORE]
Melbourne Airport experiencing solid growth
New figures show a record number of people passed through Melbourne Airport last month.[MORE]
Qantas passengers on their way after wing scare
More than 200 Qantas passengers will fly from Sydney to New Zealand this morning after their original flight was cancelled yesterday because of a damaged wing.[MORE]
Airport sell-offs a fire sale: Springborg
The Queensland Government says it is still confident of meeting its estimated total for the sale of its airport assets, despite concern that it is having a fire sale.[MORE]
Mackay airport sells for $200m
The Mackay airport has been sold for over $200 million, with the money to go towards the rebuilding of the Mackay Base Hospital.[MORE]
Chopper crash victim dies
A Victorian man injured in a helicopter crash near Murray Bridge in SA has died.[MORE]
