Articles Tagged ‘SYD’
Brisbane opens new runway as plan to double passengers to 50 million
Brisbane has welcomed its new runway, which is crucial for future growth. In recent years, its international seats have grown significantly. Where’s next?
Australia’s Rex considering 737s/320s for thick routes; clever move or risking everything?
As Rex, with 57 operational Saab 340s, considers acquiring narrowbodies, far beyond its comfort zone, we look at what it’s considering. Much is at stake.
Qantas to give green light to Project Sunrise
Qantas will reportedly now go ahead with Project Sunrise, launching flights in 2023.
Qantas chooses A350 for Project Sunrise flights from 2023
Qantas has provisionally chosen the A350-1000 for Project Sunrise flights. Other than Sydney-London/New York, what other new non-stop routes are possible?
The Kangaroo Route sees 2.2 million passengers
UK – Australia has 2.2 million passengers, 38% of all Europe – Australia. Strong growth by Qatar Airways, but hindered by Eithad and Malaysia Airlines.
IATA Slots in Brisbane nears; key unserved Australia routes revealed
Top-20 domestic routes in Australia have 1m+ indirect passengers a year. Canberra stands out and Canberra – Hobart leads with the strongest fare/mile.
Sunshine on Longreach: Qantas begins Project Sunrise test flights
With W19 set to start on Sunday 27 October, this week has been packed full with exciting new route announcements. Here are our main highlights: Qantas performs first ‘Project Sunrise’ test flight; Vienna International Airport announces 30 new routes in winter schedule; Gothenburg Landvetter announces Hamburg flights with Eurowings; Lauda launches Shannon services; Czech Airlines […]
Like rugby, only less competitive: how the key Australia-New Zealand market has changed
World Routes 2019 is about to begin, so it’s a great time to look at the Australia-New Zealand market. It has been growing, but 1.3 million seats were removed by both Emirates and AirAsia X. Air New Zealand is the leading operator by seats, aided by a strong use of wide-bodies. 23 routes are operated […]
Air Canada launches new Australasian connections from Vancouver; posts over 20% average growth to the continent
In the past five years, Air Canada has launched services to Brisbane and Melbourne, with an Auckland connection beginning this December. We look at the carrier’s Australasian growth, and potential future Asia-Pacific markets from Vancouver.
Qantas’ quest: test flights announced from London to Sydney
In this week’s Network Planning Community News, Qantas announces research flights from London and New York to Sydney, Wizz Air expands in Vienna and announces Southend services, Seoul Incheon welcomes its 700-millionth passenger, Vietjet announces first Indian routes, FlyArystan announces a new base, Tigerair Taiwan orders the A320neo, Southwest axes 20 routes in a bid to […]
Global turboprop capacity up 22% since 2009; Vancouver is ‘Top of the Props’ as Canada overtakes US to become top market
More than 245 million two-way seats were available on scheduled turboprop flights in 2018, a 22% increase since 2009. Nick Preston examines trends over the past decade to identify which airlines, airports and country markets have seen the biggest increases or cuts in services performed by these aircraft.
Hobart Airport handling 42% more passengers per annum versus 2010; Perth most recent new route, with data showing need for Canberra
Hobart is the top gateway to the island of Tasmania, situated to the southern part of Australia. With the airport handling 2.68 million passengers in 2018, Hobart has tripled in size since the turn of the century. Jonathan Ford looks at the airport’s recent developments including recent new routes and opportunities.