It comes with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane still unable to pass most pre-COVID metrics, largely due to stagnating domestic numbers caused by a reduction in business travel alongside cost-of-living pressures.
In a submission to the International Air Services Commission (IASC), Simon Westaway, CEO of the Australian Airports Association (AAA), said the proposed 28 weekly flights to Doha “present a compelling opportunity to enhance Australia’s international av…
The facility, funded by $8 million in Victorian government investment, will operate 24/7 and be able to handle 100,000 tonnes of freight per year, compared to the 10,000 tonnes of freight processed at Avalon’s existing facilities in 2023.
Granted under round two of the Growing Regions Program, the Federal Government funding will allow the airport to modernise its runway lighting and electrical systems, as well as build a new operations office to house critical operational infrastructure.