Appeal lodged over airport fee increases
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been asked to think of local airline passengers when deciding on increased charges at Sydney Airport.
View ArticleAirport security overreaction?
Was the evacuation of Sydney Airport's Terminal 3 the right thing to do, following a security breach involving a plane from Wagga Wagga?
View ArticleRex backs airport fees snub
The regional airline Regional Express (Rex) has welcomed the decision by the nation's competition watchdog to reject increased fees at Sydney Airport.
View ArticleNeville: More flights, before second carrier
Griffith Mayor Mike Neville said the city would need another 25,000 flights a year before it could justify a second airline to set up against Rex.
View ArticleVibrations cause engine failure
The manufacturers of an engine that failed on a Wagga plane bound for Melbourne last year have been investigated for the same fault before, a report has found.
View ArticleAirServices gives Wagga nod of approval
The CEO of AirServices Australia said he would consider making Wagga the main location for all the corporation's training courses.
View ArticleREX flight turns back with engine trouble
Nineteen passengers and three crew members onboard a REX airlines flight to Wagga Wagga, in the south west of New South Wales, have been forced to return to Sydney after engine trouble.
View ArticleNew technology switched on at airport
New technology has been switched on at the Wagga Wagga airport, which is equivalent to that in major metropolitan areas.
View ArticleHistorical air pilgrimage celebrates RAAF's 90th anniversary
More than 50 historical World War II aircraft have touched down in Ballarat as part of a five day pilgrimage celebrating 90 years of Royal Australian Air Force service.
View ArticlePreserving regional air access
A regional council lobby group has warned against ever moving regional flights from the Kingsford Smith Terminal.
View ArticleRegional Express to review services and jobs
The airline Regional Express says it is reviewing services and jobs amid forecasts of a 30 per cent fall in after tax profits this year.
View ArticleRegional Express to watch federal budget closely
The airline REX will be closely watching tonight's budget for news of a program that supports regional carriers.
View ArticleAlbanese says REX has no need to axe flights
The Federal Transport Minister has accused the regional airline REX of playing political games
View ArticleRegional aviation fears
Riverina-based airline Regional Express (Rex) says regional aviation should be excluded from the carbon tax.
View ArticleRegional Development Minister in the Riverina
The Federal Regional Development Minister, Simon Crean talks about carbon tax, the Murray Darling Basin Plan, regional aviation and the odds of him being the next Labor leader.
View ArticleBusiness as usual for Riverina flights
QantasLink flights to the Riverina have not been affected by the shutdown of national and international flights by its parent company Qantas.
View ArticleWarbirds Downunder
A "who's who" of beautiful aircraft will come out of the hangar and spread their wings at Temora this weekend for the Warbirds Downunder showcase at Temora Aviation Museum.
View ArticleREX pulls plug on Griffith to Melbourne service
Poor patronage has been blamed as the main reason behind Regional Express' (REX) decision to axe its Griffith to Melbourne route.
View ArticleGriffith Business Chamber angry over REX cutback
The Griffith Business Chamber has hit out at Regional Express (REX) for not consulting it over the axing of Melbourne flights.
View ArticleREX manager objects to Wilton airport site
There is concern about a proposal for Wilton in Sydney's outer south west to be the possible site for a second Sydney airport.
View ArticleTemora light plane fatality
A report is being prepared for the New South Wales Coroner after the fatal crash of a small recreational plane near Temora.
View ArticleAviation security overdone?
Regional airports across Australia are gearing up for new security measures which come into force from next month - but are they worth it?
View ArticleRDA president backs REX amid Griffith criticism
The Mayor of Griffith has joined the debate about Regional Express airlines after criticism from a Sydney cardiologist whose views have been reported nationally.
View ArticleRural Doctors Assoc defends Rex
Regional Express airlines has faced criticism this week of its handling of a complaint from a doctor about flight delays, but the head of the Rural Doctors Association says he understands the...
View ArticlePolice: crash survivors very lucky to be alive
An ultra-light pilot and his passenger are fortunate to be alive after a crash at the Wagga Wagga Airport yesterday.
View ArticleNew Airline offers Dubbo to Melbourne flights
New airline Connect Jet says it will offer daily flights from Dubbo to Melbourne via Griffith
View ArticleExperienced pilot found dead after ultralight plane crash in southern NSW
A man has died in an ultralight plane crash at Adelong in southern New South Wales.
View ArticleGriffith's new airport terminal unveiled
Griffith's Mayor hopes the new terminal will encourage an operator resuming flights from the city to Melbourne.
View ArticleATSB investigates fatal plane crash in Adelong
Tumut's former deputy Mayor and local bus driver Ben Dumbrell was killed in the plane crash.
View ArticleCalls for the government to do more to help struggling regional airlines
The government pledged to reintroduce the on-route rebate scheme prior to the election, but hasn't yet made any commitments.
View ArticleGriffith to Melbourne air service provider speaks about business plan
The planned new provider of a Griffith to Melbourne air service, says smaller planes and frequent flights will ensure it is sustainable.
View ArticleRegional air carriers desperate for financial relief, says interest group
A group representing regional aviation interests says urgent Government action is needed to arrest a looming crisis in the industry.
View ArticleSporadic passenger numbers on Griffith's new Melbourne flight
Griffith residents are being urged to support the city's new airline service to Melbourne, amid concerns about low patronage.
View ArticleWagga Airport works on hold, as council analyses 2013 finances at facility
The Mayor of Wagga Wagga says the city's airport is sustainable, despite a decline in revenue over the past year.
View ArticleRiverina councils tell parliamentary inquiry how important regional aviation...
There is concern the current network of country air services may cease to exist, with fears flights might only continue in larger regional centres.
View ArticleREX announces $11m 2013/14 profit, but holds grave fears for regional aviation
Regional Express says it holds grave fears for the future of aviation in Australia, despite recording an almost $11m before tax profit, in the last financial year.
View ArticleReintroduction of enroute rebate scheme for regional air carriers welcomed
The Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Development says the re-introduction of an enroute rebate scheme could see new air carriers start up in the Riverina.
View ArticleFinal report into regional aviation inquiry released
The state government has been recommended to set up a taskforce to improve aviation services across regional New South Wales.
View ArticleA man's died in a light plane crash near Deniliquin in southern NSW
Air safety investigators have been called to the scene of a fatal light plane crash 40 km north of Deniliquin in southern NSW.
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