Airports ...

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Sunshine Coast Daily -->  Coast airport numbers gain altitude fast

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Brisbanetimes --> Gold Coast airport in top three busiest airports over Christmas period

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Light Rail would then be called for to Coolangatta. Much better than Double Decker polluting busses with no interior head room.

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Light Rail would then be called for to Coolangatta. Much better than Double Decker polluting busses with no interior head room.

Please.  They have Euro V engines - the main components of the exhaust are water vapour and CO2, which is a lot cleaner than what Tarong etc burn to generate our electricity!

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Couriermail --> New flights to Melbourne and Cairns proof that Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is taking off

QUEENSLAND'S newest airport will start flights from Toowoomba to Melbourne and Cairns next year.

The privately-built and operated Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport will introduce seven weekly return services to the southern capital and three times a week to far North Queensland from March.

The hub already handles 26 flights a week to and from Sydney ...

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New Flights HKG-OOL-CNS-HKG loop

http://m.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/aviation/direct-flights-from-hong-kong-to-cairns-and-the-gold-coast-20160106-gm0iox.html

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http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2016/5/19/sunshine-coast-airport-project-readies-for-takeoff

JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
The Honourable Anthony Lynham

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Sunshine Coast airport project readies for take-off

The $347 million Sunshine Coast Airport runway expansion is poised for take-off, with the official environmental thumbs-up today.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said State Development Minister and Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham was on the Sunshine Coast today to announce the Co-ordinator-General's environmental approval, bringing hundreds of jobs and business opportunities closer.

"This is a fantastic boost of confidence for the Sunshine Coast," the Premier said.

"My Government is committed to facilitating transport and tourism infrastructure investment because it means more jobs for Queenslanders.

"I firmly believe this expansion will help unlock the Sunshine Coast's unlimited potential."

Dr Lynham said the Coordinator-general's approval is great news for Sunshine Coast business, community leaders and the tourism industry.

"This project opens up the region to more national and international destinations such as Singapore and Perth and has the potential to bring almost half a million more visitors a year to the coast by 2040," Dr Lynham said.

"Most importantly, this will generate 1500 more ongoing jobs by 2040, more than 80 construction jobs and an estimated $140 million-plus boost to regional economic activity during construction.

"That represents business opportunities for local construction, manufacturing and professional services companies in the region."

Dr Lynham said conditions and recommendations set on the project would manage potential aircraft noise, protect flora and fauna habitat, and water quality, particularly in the sensitive Maroochy River and Mount Colum National Park.

The expansion includes:

    a new 2450 metre long by 45 metre wide east-west runway, capable of servicing aircraft such as the Airbus A330, Boeing 787 and Boeing 777
    proposed changes to airspace and flight paths
    two end taxiway loops, navigational aids and expansion of the existing apron
    an air traffic control tower and aircraft rescue and fire-fighting services station.

Dr Lynham said that with the new runway aircraft movements were forecast to grow by 20 per cent to 38,270 by 2020 and a further 30 per cent to 53,480 by 2040, making Sunshine Coast Airport a similar size to Mackay and Newcastle airports.

"Modelling indicates that, by 2040, the realigned east-west runway could result in almost 5000 fewer dwellings affected by aircraft noise than if the north-south runway had been extended," he said.

"The conditions and recommendations also require the airport to effectively monitor and report aircraft noise, and address any possible increases, in consultation with residents. The airport has given commitments to do this."

The approval includes 88 conditions and 29 recommendations, drawn up after the Coordinator-General considered 2,227 submissions as well as the environmental impact statement (EIS) and additional EIS information.

The next stage for the project is Federal Government approvals from the Department of Environment, Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Read more about the EIS at http://statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/sunshine-coast-airport-expansion

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Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane Airport terminal expansion delayed by slowing regional growth

A major expansion to Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal has been put on hold following a downturn in regional travel.

The construction of the terminal's 2000 square metre, $140 million northern regional satellite terminal, which would be connected to the existing terminal through a 300-metre covered walkway, would increase the number of domestic gates from 61 to 72.Construction of the satellite terminal, which would be the biggest expansion since the domestic terminal opened in 1988, was due to begin this year.

But Brisbane Airport Corporation spokeswoman Leonie Vandeven said construction had been delayed, due largely to slowing demand associated with a decline in the resources sector.

"Due to softening in the growth of the regional market, the project will now be delivered in stages between 2018 and 2021 in line with forecast demand for both regional and mainline routes," she said.  ...

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The slowing of regional air travel is clear proof how much the domestic airlines are intentionally keeping airfares high, despite how low the cost of fuel is. 

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It would be a lot more to do with the complete slump in demand for regional services due to mining projects moving from the build phase to the extraction phase. 

What that means is the existing hardstand arrangements will be fine for the time being and they can do something else with the outlay in the next few years.

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Brisbanetimes --> Sunshine Coast Airport upgrade gets $181m

A major upgrade of the Sunshine Coast Airport is getting closer to take-off, with the federal government committing $181 million to the project.

The money will be provided in a concessional loan to help finance construction of a new 2.45km runway to cater for larger aircraft, and extensions of the airport's terminal.

Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson told reporters at the airport on Thursday the funding removes any doubt about the future of the project.

"It reinforces very favourably with the bidders who are currently involved in our expression of interest process, which we hope to have finalised also in the next couple of weeks," Mr Jamieson said.

Up until this stage our ability to participate in international tourism has been severely limited by access. This new airport will solve that problem."

The upgrade will open up the region to more international and domestic destinations and deliver more than 1500 direct jobs.

In particular the mayor hopes the upgraded airport attracts visitors from the lucrative south-east Asian and Chinese markets.

"We talk in Queensland tourism of having a million Chinese customers by 2020. Well we surpassed that this year, so by 2020 it might be five million," Mr Jamieson said.

"A modest share of that coming into the Sunshine Coast would make a huge difference."

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Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane's new airport set to emerge from the sand

Work will begin this year on transforming Queensland's "largest sandpit" at Brisbane Airport into the newest gateway to Australia - a facility with the same capacity as busy Singapore Airport.

The sandy area – more than eight metres deep in some places and three kilometres long – will become Brisbane's $1.4 billion new parallel runway by September 2020.

The weight of the 11 million cubic metres of sand has already acted like a giant sponge drawing out water for the past two years.

"Parts of this site have settled almost three metres," Brisbane's New Parallel Runway project director Paul Coughlan said.

"The water loss and settlement has slowed dramatically so that is why we are now ready to begin construction, because what is called your 'primary settlement' has occurred," he said.

The runway will mean the number of landings and departures from Brisbane Airport will increase from 227,000 flights a year to 360,000 by 2035 and up to half a million flights a year by 2045.

The first of three new projects to begin this year is a major underpass behind the Domestic Terminal allowingfor road traffic to pass underneath and aircraft to cross between the old and new runways.

The $120 million Drynadra Road's winning tender is expected to be announced within weeks and construction will begin in March 2017. Preparation work is already underway. ...

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Be a great asset to the Airport

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SEQ Rail TransApex

Higher-Speed GC, SSC and Toowoomba

All with connections to SSC Airport, GC Airport, Brisbane West Airport

Win...Win.....and Win!

Adding billions in capacity and functionality to our tourism and other business sectors AND serving communities better too.

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Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane Airport signs $25m bus contract ahead of proposed monorail


A Carbridge Toro electric bus at Sydney Airport. Photo: Sydney Airport

Electric buses will ferry passengers between Brisbane Airport's domestic and international terminals until at least 2022, under a $25 million contract signed this week.

The $25 million, five-year contract with Carbridge would include a fleet of 11 electric buses that would come into full operation in February.

The contract, awarded after a competitive tender process, gave the Sydney-based company exclusive rights to build, operate and maintain the Brisbane Airport bus fleet.

But it could be the last five-year deal for such a service, with a monorail system set to be introduced as soon as 2022.

The monorail, which would be able to handle up to 3200 passengers an hour in both directions, formed an integral part of Brisbane Airport Corporation's 2014 master plan.

The monorail would provide a link between the domestic and international terminals, along with car parking facilities.

"Due to existing site constraints, the track design would be predominantly elevated," the report says.

"Station design would be integrated with the terminals and would include safety design measures such as automated vehicle and platform doors, cameras and access provisions for mobility impaired passengers."

It was expected to be up and running by the mid-2020s.

A BAC spokeswoman said those plans had not altered since 2014, but the airport's new master plan, due towards the end of this year, could see some revisions.

In the meantime, Carbridge's fleet of electric buses would link the two terminals, as well as the Skygate precinct near Southern Cross Way.

Brisbane Airport parking and transport services head Martin Ryan was keen to spruik the fleet's environmental credentials. 

"The new fleet will be super quiet and environmentally clean, having reduced noise pollution and zero tail pipe emissions," he said.

"In fact, swapping out our current fleet for electric buses will result in a reduction of 250 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 100 cars off the road."

The bus interiors would be designed specifically for passengers, Mr Ryan said, with luggage racks and three full-size double doors, which would make boarding and disembarking more efficient.

"Technology and innovation is also interwoven into the vehicles, with GPS next-stop announcements, driver monitoring and real-time tracking data, meaning issues can be immediately identified and responded to in real time," Mr Ryan added.

Carbridge chief executive Luke Todd said the company's Toro election buses were powered by BYD batteries and built with a lightweight aluminium bus body.

"The Carbridge Toro is statistically the world's best electric bus with a driving range of 600 kilometres on a single charge," he said.

"The buses use kinetic power regeneration technology to produce charge as the buses decelerate.

"This advanced technology further reduces battery recharging frequency as power generation is created by the buses whilst in motion."

Carbridge and BAC have a relationship that stretched back to 2008, Mr Todd said.

Meanwhile, across town at Archerfield Airport, Basair Aviation College has been confirmed as the new occupier of the former Royal Queensland Aero Club premises.

Basair provided flight training for Griffith University's graduate diploma, Boeing's pilot development program and diploma courses where students may be eligible for vocational education and training student loans.

The RQAC premises had been vacant since the club went into voluntary administration in March 2016. 

Archerfield Airport Corporation general manager Heather Mattes said there was significant interest in leasing the premises, which was in a prime airside location fronting Beatty Road and close to the main terminal building.

"AAC is actively working with industry partners and improving airport infrastructure to help secure the future of general aviation in Queensland, so it is very encouraging to see a strong level of interest in this building and facilities," she said.

"AAC has been guided by independent recommendations by Jones Lange LaSalle regarding the future tenancy of the former RQAC premises, and welcomes the expansion of Basair at the airport."

A monorail forms part of Brisbane Airport's master plan. Photo: BAC

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Doubt the "monorail" will be a monorail. Probably an automated guided transit system.
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That's what I reckon something similar to that of the Airport at Seattle regarding terminal transfers

YouTube Video

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Those buses are awfully laid out inside - the steps to reach the rear are stupidly high because of whatever layout the battery packs are in.

The Bustech one is flatter than virtually everything else on the road up the back, but only one built to date (with 2 coming for Adelaide).

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They might have a different interior layout for Brisbane Airport specifications?

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They might have a different interior layout for Brisbane Airport specifications?

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Can't imagine why.  Carbridge was responsible for the design and they run the only other examples at Sydney Airport.

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https://www.brisbanetimes.com....-new-deal-20170829-p4yvm4.html

^^Brisbane Times article pertaining to the new Qantas Base in Brisbane for the 787's Dreamliners

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3rd October 2017

Media Release
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham

Brisbane Airport to be world leader for biojet fuel

Brisbane is set to become one of a handful of hubs around the world for sustainable aviation fuel, under an agreement supported by the Palaszczuk Government between Virgin Australia and US-based biofuel producer Gevo.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the biojet trial was yet another show of confidence in Queensland's growing biofuel industry.

"Biojet is a proven fuel source, one that is already bringing Virgin Australia flights into Brisbane from Los Angeles," the Premier said.

"By establishing Brisbane Airport as a biojet refuelling port, we can help open another key market for our cane farmers and biofuture pioneers alike."

The Palaszczuk Government has already signed a biofuel agreement with the US Navy as part of its Great Green Fleet initiative, which is a commitment by the US to source 50% of its fuel needs from renewable sources by 2020.

"The biorefinery projects currently under development across Queensland have the potential to create 1100 jobs when they are operational," the Premier said.

"To get up and running, industrial-scale biorefinieries need a critical mass of customers to supply.

"That's why it's vital to get big industries like aviation and defence on board as potential customers."

State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said biojet can be produced from a range of organic materials, including sugarcane bagasse, molasses, wood waste and agave.

"Some of the existing refinery projects being developed in Queensland will have the capability to produce biofuel for commercial aviation," Dr Lynham said.

"This partnership between the Virgin Australia Group and Gevo, Inc. has the potential to draw even more proponents into the industry, as demand for biofuels grows.

"That means more demand for sugar cane, and more jobs in agriculture and biofutures across our regions."

Work on using biojet as a complementary fuel source to conventional jet aviation fuel has been underway for more than a decade, and the fuel is now being supplied at airports at Oslo and Los Angeles, including on Virgin Australia's services from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Dr Lynham said that the project showed the Queensland Government's Biofutures Roadmap was paying dividends.

"Queensland has a vision for a $1 billion biofutures sector by 2026," Dr Lynham said.

"Since the launch of our Biofutures Roadmap in June 2016 we have directly supported 15 new biofutures projects, including today's announcement.

"Queensland's bio-industrial revolution is here, and the dividends it's going to pay our state in jobs and economic growth will mean a greener and more prosperous future for all Queenslanders."

Virgin Australia Group CEO John Borghetti said this initiative built on Virgin Australia's commitment to be a leader in the commercialisation of the sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia.

"The agreement announced today is critical to testing the fuel supply chain infrastructure in Australia to ensure that Virgin Australia and Brisbane Airport are ready for the commercial supply of these exciting fuels," Mr Borghetti said.

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Acting CEO Stephen Goodwin said the initiative was clearly aligned with BAC's strategy to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions produced as a result of airport operations.

"Energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energies are the foundations of BAC's emissions reduction program, so we are enthusiastic supporters of this initiative as it will help reduce Brisbane Airport's carbon footprint even further by assisting the airlines to reduce their emissions," Mr Goodwin said.

"We applaud the Queensland State Government, Virgin Australia and Gevo Inc for their foresight and commitment to sustainability and we're pleased to be affiliated with this exciting partnership and the home base for this world-first initiative."

CEO of Gevo, Inc., Dr Patrick Gruber, said that although his company would initially supply jet fuel from its hydrocarbon plant based in Texas, and derived from isobutanol produced at its commercial isobutanol plant located in Minnesota, there would be significant opportunities for production in Queensland.

"When I visited Queensland last year for the Biofutures Industry Forum, I discovered the depth and diversity of your agriculture sector," Dr Gruber said.

"We believe Queensland offers huge potential for low-cost sugar feedstocks to produce biofuels. It really opened our eyes to Queensland's potential for sustainable aviation fuels based on Gevo's alcohol-to-jet technology."

The partnership has received positive recognition from the aviation sector's global peak body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

"We applaud the policy vision of the Queensland Government to support aviation's desire to advance the deployment of sustainable jet fuel," said the CEO of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac, from the IATA offices in Switzerland.

"Effective collaboration between airlines, producers, airports and policy makers is crucial to accelerate the deployment of sustainable jet fuel and this project is a great example that can benefit the entire industry."

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Video simulation of the new driverless Metro linking the Bne airport precinct shown and mentioned here


https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1022761051576619009

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Couriermail --> Brisbane Airport sees biggest increase in passengers for 5 years

BRISBANE Airport has recorded its biggest increase in domestic passengers in five years and a string of new services is expected to push numbers up even further over the next 12 months.

Almost 263,000 extra people flew in and out of the growing hub from other parts of the country in 2017-18, figures show. And international traffic rose by nearly 6 per cent, with boosted capacity to and from China and Hong Kong leading the way.

Brisbane Airport Corporation CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said the international market was being driven by economic and population growth – and unique tourist attractions in the state.

"This is why BAC aggressively competes to attract new airlines, bigger and more efficient aircraft and additional flights from our city to unserved destinations," Mr de Graaff said.

He said the airport would continue to ramp up facilities and services in the lead-up to the opening of a new runway in 2020.

International arrival and departure numbers climbed by just over 300,000 to 5.89 million during 2017-18.

China and Hong Kong was up 20 per cent thanks to additional direct flights including daily China Eastern services to Shanghai, the introduction of Hainan Airlines flights to Shenzen, an Air China route to Beijing and expanded aircraft capacity on others.

Passengers to and from Malaysia increased 19.6 per cent and the Indian market was up 14.7 per cent, topping 100,000 passengers for the first time.

That is expected to keep rising with more weekly Singapore Airlines flights offering handy connections through Changi Airport.

Domestic passengers rose 1.5 per cent to over 17.5 million, helped by more seats to Queensland regional destinations including Proserpine, Mackay and Townsville.

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ID maybe required as from early as next year for Domestic flights in and out of Brisbane and other domestic airports.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/security-overhaul-means-domestic-airline-passengers-must-show-identification-if-asked/news-story/2ed7fa5af95da10c8769e6e5f6de2a7a

Security overhaul means domestic airline passengers must show identification if asked

Renee Viellaris, The Courier-Mail

September 12, 2018 12:00am


DOMESTIC passengers will need identification when flying out of 12 airports – including four in Queensland – as soon as next year's busy June/July school holidays under one of the biggest security crackdowns in decades.

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will introduce new laws into Parliament today after law-enforcement agencies warned airports remained a significant security liability.

The concerns were ramped up after wannabe terrorists allegedly tried to check in a meat grinder containing a hidden bomb on a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in July last year.

Long security screening line at Brisbane Airport. Picture: Liam Kidston

The Australian Federal Police and spy agencies have also warned that bikies and other organised criminals travel domestically under fake names. Unlike other countries, passengers do not need to show ID when flying within Australia.

It will mean passengers using Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston and Alice Springs airports may be asked to show ID.

The Police Powers at Airports Bill will expand police powers at all major Australian airports.

Police will only ask passengers to show ID if they believe they are acting suspiciously or have intelligence about that passenger.

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Bne to have ILS operational when the new runway is open by 2020

This is a great outcome for Bne especially in the winter months when there is poor visibility due to heavy fog.

https://youtu.be/wvXSVB9yVmA

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https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1100059469206020096

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https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1100059469206020096

Good Public transport frequency and hours as well to and from. https://t.co/Wo0LXtboHN

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Non-stop flights to Europe and US coming within a decade and better Public Transport to and from the Airport says Brisbane Airport boss


Couriermail-------------------------------------------------->https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/nonstop-flights-to-europe-and-us-coming-within-a-decade-says-brisbane-airport-boss/news-story/2c2377338a47d9766abd11d78997a77c

Non-stop flights to Europe and US coming within a decade says Brisbane Airport boss
Glen Norris, The Courier-Mail
February 28, 2019 8:16pm
Subscriber only
NON-STOP flights from Brisbane to major destinations such as London and New York will be possible within the decade as part of a shift away from major aviation hubs.

Brisbane Airport Corporation Gert-Jan de Graaff said a new generation of aircaft able to fly longer distances will negate the need for passengers to stopover in traditional hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore or Dubai.

"Aircraft are becoming more fuel efficient and lighter so these long-haul routes will become a possibility," said Mr de Graaff. "We are a city of 2.5 million people so we are not huge but we are in the right position for these long-haul flights."

City's $1m-a-day runway taking shape

Qantas has been flying Perth-to-London direct flights since last year on its Dreamliner and has foreshadowed a 20-hour Sydney-to-London service by 2022. Such ultra-long-haul trips are attractive to business-class passengers because they do not require a lay over.

The plans come as Brisbane Airport continues work on its $1.3 billion parallel runway, which will give it a similar capacity to Singapore and Hong Kong airports when it is completed next year. "We currently have the capacity to handle 50 aircraft movements an hour but with the new runway we can increase that to over 100," said Mr de Graaff.

But he said better access to the airport would be needed in the years ahead. "The roads around the airport are perfect but we will be going from 25 million to 60 million passengers a year so will need more roads and better public transport," he said.

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Non-stop flights to Europe and US coming within a decade and better Public Transport to and from the Airport says Brisbane Airport boss


Couriermail-------------------------------------------------->https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/nonstop-flights-to-europe-and-us-coming-within-a-decade-says-brisbane-airport-boss/news-story/2c2377338a47d9766abd11d78997a77c

Non-stop flights to Europe and US coming within a decade says Brisbane Airport boss
Glen Norris, The Courier-Mail
February 28, 2019 8:16pm
Subscriber only
NON-STOP flights from Brisbane to major destinations such as London and New York will be possible within the decade as part of a shift away from major aviation hubs.

Brisbane Airport Corporation Gert-Jan de Graaff said a new generation of aircaft able to fly longer distances will negate the need for passengers to stopover in traditional hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore or Dubai.

"Aircraft are becoming more fuel efficient and lighter so these long-haul routes will become a possibility," said Mr de Graaff. "We are a city of 2.5 million people so we are not huge but we are in the right position for these long-haul flights."

City's $1m-a-day runway taking shape

Qantas has been flying Perth-to-London direct flights since last year on its Dreamliner and has foreshadowed a 20-hour Sydney-to-London service by 2022. Such ultra-long-haul trips are attractive to business-class passengers because they do not require a lay over.

The plans come as Brisbane Airport continues work on its $1.3 billion parallel runway, which will give it a similar capacity to Singapore and Hong Kong airports when it is completed next year. "We currently have the capacity to handle 50 aircraft movements an hour but with the new runway we can increase that to over 100," said Mr de Graaff.

But he said better access to the airport would be needed in the years ahead. "The roads around the airport are perfect but we will be going from 25 million to 60 million passengers a year so will need more roads and better public transport," he said.

"The roads around the airport are perfect but we will be going from 25 million to 60 million passengers a year so will need more roads and better public transport," he said.

^^Well that's a good sign. The Airport needs Council buses running to the Airport until 0100 am each morning like Perth.

More trains after 8pm wouldn't  go astray.

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After Years of planning ILS goes live at the Gold Coast Airport to help planes take off and land in bad weather

Gold Coast Bulletin------------------------------------------------------->https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/ils-technology-at-gold-coast-airport-being-hailed-a-win-even-by-harshest-opponent/news-story/a818befdf52ecfb39ee228a21557a26a

ILS technology at Gold Coast Airport being hailed a win even by harshest opponent
Luke Mortimer, Gold Coast Bulletin
March 1, 2019 12:00am
Subscriber only
A "milestone" day for Gold Coast Airport with new landing technology turned on is being hailed a "win" for the city even by its biggest opponent.

The new Instrument Landing System (ILS) was turned on yesterday guaranteeing landings in poor conditions — but involving a controversial new approach over homes from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin.

Gold Coast Lifestyle Association John Hicks, who fought ILS plans for three years said a "sensible balance has been struck" over the flight path.

DOZENS OF PLANES TO USE ILS AT GOLD COAST AIRPORT


The Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been officially switched on at the Gold Coast Airport. Picture: Jerad Williams
Amidst lengthy negotiations with Airservices Australia, his association managed a win against the aviation organisation before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in 2017.

The tribunal decision means the ILS and its accompanying flight path can only be used by pilots to land safely in bad weather, or when required due to operational or emergency requirements.

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Mr Hicks conceded it was strange for him to welcome a project he originally opposed wholesale but he considered the end result a "win for the community".


Airservices Australia Northern Operations Manager Doug Scott. Picture: Jerad Williams
"From our association's point of view, we're very happy we've received a great outcome for the community regarding the restrictions to the ILS."

TOURISM BOSS SAYS ILS IMPLEMENTATION A 'GREAT' DAY FOR COAST

Mr Hicks said "worst-case scenario", between 6am and 11pm about "55 flights could use the ILS flight path", the average number of daily flights.

He called it a reasonable outcome, considering the original proposal to use ILS without restrictions.

The ILS costs $10 million but the only visible signs of it are a series of orange and white antennas and a diminutive building.


Gold Coast Airport Operations and Service Delivery General Manager Brett Curtis said its implementation marked a "significant" milestone. Picture: Jerad Williams
Installing the system was a joint airport and Airservices Australia effort.

The ILS will be used by pilots to safely land but it's up to individual pilot discretion whether they take advantage of the system.

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Updated peak at the Gold Coast Airport redevelopment

Couriermail.com.au------------------------>https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/gold-coast-development-gold-coast-airport-370m-upgrade-unveiled/news-story/e37a7d902399c6be5beb656d708e99cd

AEROBRIDGES will be built at Gold Coast Airport as part of its $370 million redevelopment.

Airport bosses will today unveil the new terminal and a raft of incredible features, which include building a third storey on the building.

The aerobridges will be built to the south of the current terminal as part of an expansion, which is set to begin in coming months.


An artist's impression of the Gold Coast Airport upgrade. Picture: Supplied
Queensland Airports Limited chief executive Chris Mills said the development would give the terminal a new lease of life.

"Gold Coast Airport looks after 6.6 million passengers a year, and this will more than double by 2037," he said.

"The existing terminal is currently operating beyond capacity. This expansion will not only help us meet demand, it will create an entry point to the city, befitting the nation's leading tourism region."

Around 1500 jobs will be created as part of the construction process.


Airport boss Chris Mills. Picture Glenn Hampson
The new terminal will double the floor area of the existing terminal and offer more flexibility to service domestic and international services, depending on demand.

It is expected to open to passengers in 2021.

By 2037 the airport will contribute $818 million annually to the region and support around 20,000 full time jobs.

Property and infrastructure group Lendlease will today be appointed as the project's developer.

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An artist's impression of the Gold Coast Airport upgrade. Picture: Supplied
The expansion is the next stage of the airport precinct's upgrade which began last year with the creation of more parking ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The first sod was recently turned on the $50 million Rydges hotel at the airport.

Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the project would support growth of the sector on the Gold Coast.

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"First impressions are everything. That's why this project is so important when it comes to giving tourists a great experience on the Gold Coast," she said.

"We also know that ensuring tourists have easy access to the Coast is crucial when it comes to growing the local tourism industry.

"We will continue to work with the Gold Coast Airport to secure more flights direct to the city in the future."

Originally published as First look: Gold Coast Airport's $370m revamp

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Domestic Terminal upgrade.

Managed to get some updated pics of the renovations in the Domestic terminal, formally the Qantas side and shared area. Nothing has started on the Virgin Pier as yet but I was told it's in the line for revamp after the Qantas and shared areas have been renovated. Lots of boarded up areas. Improvements to the Qantas food court and shared pier in the middle of the terminal, with Lord Lamington opening soon. New Optus vending machines spotted around selling phones and accessories. No tablets as yet. As previously stated by BAC; All gates will become shared gates in conjunction with the International terminal, allowing for flexible operations in the future

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Domestic Terminal upgrade.

As previously noted all gates will become shared gates in conjunction with the International terminal, allowing for flexible operations in the future.

^^Shared operations were in full swing in the early hours of Saturday morning with the International Terminal taking over Domestic operations due to the lengthy delays of flights from the day prior.

[James]

^^Shared operations were in full swing in the early hours of Saturday morning with the International Terminal taking over Domestic operations due to the lengthy delays of flights from the day prior.

Are you sure about that one? Australia is very particular with both international arriving and departing passengers, with dedicated immigration facilities required for both and passengers required to clear customs at the port of entry. I could see a few swing gates being used like they have in Vancouver once the two terminals join up, but I couldn't forsee much beyond that.

Re: Saturday morning, domestic passengers using the international terminal would have either been bussed in, or given special stamps to allow them through as a one-off. I wouldn't call it 'full swing' by any means - irregular ops, yes.

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^^Yep definitely.  It happens for scheduled domestic flights already. It's not strange for domestic flights to use international terminals in Australia. The aim is to have domestic and international share gates for future operations, when the new runway is up and running. Later terminal three will be built. They have laid the foundations for terminal 3 along with the new runway project. No doubt that Domestic and International will be renamed to Terminal 1 and 2 in line with other airports in Australia.

[ozbob]

Sunshine Coast Daily --> New flight path plans for Coast's $347m airport revealed

COMMUNITY consultation will begin on proposed new flight paths as part of the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion.

The new runway will be able to be used in two modes, dependent on wind conditions.

Airservices Australia had been tasked by council to finalise the flight paths and has put the proposed paths out for community feedback.

An Airservices Australia fact sheet said wherever possible, changes to the flight paths that would deliver safety enhancements had been identified and balanced with minimising the effects of aircraft noise on the community "as far as practical".

Passenger jet aircraft would be the main users of the new flight paths, but "light aircraft may also use the same flight paths from time to time if they have the required on board satellite navigation equipment", the fact sheet read.

Most aircraft arriving on Runway 31 would remain over ocean, crossing the coastline at Mudjimba prior to landing.

Aircraft arriving on Runway 13 from the south and east would fly north of the airport between Castaways Beach and Marcus Beach, as well as Weyba Downs, Verrierdale and Yandina Creek.

Those coming from the north and west on Runway 13 would fly south-west of Cooroy, while some aircraft would join the flight path over Lake Cooroibah, turn south, fly over Tinbeerwah then join a flight path between Doonan and Eumundi.

Aircraft departing Runway 31 would take off over land, turn right and cross between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach, while Runway 13 departures would fly directly over Mudjimba and head out over the ocean.

The public engagement program will run for six weeks, until Tuesday, April 30, with community sessions to be held around the region.

For information visit the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project page on the council's website.

[verbatim9]

Sunshine Coast Daily --> New flight path plans for Coast's $347m airport revealed

COMMUNITY consultation will begin on proposed new flight paths as part of the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion.

The new runway will be able to be used in two modes, dependent on wind conditions.

Airservices Australia had been tasked by council to finalise the flight paths and has put the proposed paths out for community feedback.

An Airservices Australia fact sheet said wherever possible, changes to the flight paths that would deliver safety enhancements had been identified and balanced with minimising the effects of aircraft noise on the community "as far as practical".

Passenger jet aircraft would be the main users of the new flight paths, but "light aircraft may also use the same flight paths from time to time if they have the required on board satellite navigation equipment", the fact sheet read.

Most aircraft arriving on Runway 31 would remain over ocean, crossing the coastline at Mudjimba prior to landing.

Aircraft arriving on Runway 13 from the south and east would fly north of the airport between Castaways Beach and Marcus Beach, as well as Weyba Downs, Verrierdale and Yandina Creek.

Those coming from the north and west on Runway 13 would fly south-west of Cooroy, while some aircraft would join the flight path over Lake Cooroibah, turn south, fly over Tinbeerwah then join a flight path between Doonan and Eumundi.

Aircraft departing Runway 31 would take off over land, turn right and cross between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach, while Runway 13 departures would fly directly over Mudjimba and head out over the ocean.

The public engagement program will run for six weeks, until Tuesday, April 30, with community sessions to be held around the region.

For information visit the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project page on the council's website.

^^Flight path changes are inevitable. Even though it may affect some while relieving others of noise, the tourism and safety outcomes are beneficial. Over the long term planes are becoming quieter, emitting less noise and pollution over the surrounding environment.

[verbatim9]

New Therapy Dog for Townsville Airport to alleviate fear of flying for some passengers.


7News----------->


https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1131821584170143744

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New train station at Skygate together with new terminals at Brisbane Airport, according to the new proposed master plan. @BrisbaneAirport #7NEWS #brisbane


https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1135462327581413376

[timh]

New train station at Skygate together with new terminals at Brisbane Airport, according to the new proposed master plan. @BrisbaneAirport #7NEWS #brisbane


https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1135462327581413376

They've been talking about Skygate station for ages, does this mean some progress on that front? I have my doubts that station is gonna go ahead any time soon,as much as I think it's a great idea. Too many weird politics about who would pay for it, how the fares would work, etc.