In a pre-budget submission, Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW), an alliance of 15 regional centres across the state, have called more broadly for a boost in infrastructure spending, but are seeking extra support for aviation.
The kiosks, procured by the airport in an agreement with Australian Border Force, will boost incoming passenger capacity by 640 per hour and are part of a larger order of 40 SmartGates to be installed by early next year.
The Dash 8-Q400 VH-8QC and Embraer E190 VH-8EB bring the airline’s total fleet to 26, including 11 Q400s and eight E190s. It will use the new planes to service its growing Queensland operations and bolster its operating base in WA.
Speaking to Australian Aviation in Auckland this week, CEO Greg Foran said he is “increasingly optimistic” that Pratt & Whitney, which makes the trouble-plagued PW1100G-JM engines on Air New Zealand’s A320/21neo aircraft, will soon work through th…
In a pre-budget submission, Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW), an alliance of 15 regional centres across the state, have called more broadly for a boost in infrastructure spending, but are seeking extra support for aviation.