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Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport brawl over redevelopment

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February 21, 2024
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The carrier says Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment, to take place over 10 years and be funded in part by increases to aeronautical charges, will lead to “unaffordable airfares for some Kiwis”. It has lodged an official request with …

Sydney Airport gives thumbs-up to Government’s reforms

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February 21, 2024
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Under the proposed system announced on Wednesday, Sydney would be allowed 85 flight movements per hour instead of 80 for a maximum of two hours on days where major disruptions occur, which would result in fewer cancellations and overnight delays.

$300M Tallawarra B power station officially opens

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February 21, 2024
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EnergyAustralia has announced that its $300 million Tallawarra B gas-fired power station has opened after more than two years of […]

First elevated station for METRONET under construction

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February 21, 2024
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Work is underway on the first of the seven new elevated train stations planned as part of METRONET’s Armadale Line […]

$32M Mitchell Highway Upgrade completed

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February 21, 2024
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The $32 million Mitchell Highway Upgrade project has been completed, with three new overtaking lanes providing motorists with safer journeys […]

80/20 rule looks to survive Government overhaul of Sydney slots

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February 21, 2024
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Labor says its reforms will increase transparency around slot allocation, hold airlines accountable for “misuse” of slots and introduce a “recovery period” after major delays.

TWU offers olive branch to Qantas with praise for new chairman

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February 21, 2024
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The union, which has had a volatile relationship with the national carrier for more than a decade, said replacing Richard Goyder with John Mullen offered workers a “glimmer of hope”.

Ex-Telstra chairman replaces Goyder at Qantas

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February 21, 2024
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John Mullen will join the board from 1 July 2024 and has previously held directorships at Macquarie Airports and Toll Holdings.

Work with us, unions urge Virgin as Jayne Hrdlicka bows out

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February 20, 2024
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The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has urged Virgin owner Bain Capital to keep its promises to ground staff, cabin crew and pilots under whichever CEO replaces Hrdlicka, while the Australian Services Union said the passing of the torch allows for a “re…

Jayne Hrdlicka quits as Virgin CEO

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February 20, 2024
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The shock announcement comes as the carrier, currently owned by US investment firm Bain Capital, prepares to re-list on the stock market for the first time since it went into administration during the pandemic. The board will now begin a global search …