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Australian Government awards Vision-Box new biometric airport technology contract

27 July, 2017

Australia's Government awarded (27-Jul-2017) Vision-Box an AUD22.5 million (USD17.9 million), three year contract to deliver upgraded biometric technology in Australian international airports, to be used by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection to process passengers. The investment is part of the Government's "contactless traveller" initiative. The technology will deliver the capability for known travellers to self-process through the border without the need to physically use a passport, entirely relying on facial recognition technology. Australian Airports Association CEO Caroline Wilkie welcomed the contract, stating: "The contactless traveller initiative will not only improve the passenger experience, it will be able to use state of the art biometric technology to further strengthen the protection of Australia's borders". [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II] [more - original PR - III]

Sydney Airport welcomes Qantas plans for Sydney-Osaka service

27 July, 2017

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport welcomed (27-Jul-2017) Qantas Airways' plans to launch seasonal three times weekly Sydney-Osaka service with A330 aircraft from 14-Dec-2017 to 24-Mar-2018. Sydney Airport stated the route "will help meet the growing demand for services to Japan during this popular time of year". Sydney Airport MD and CEO Kerrie Mather added: "Japan is our sixth largest inbound market with an incredible 32% growth last year alone... Osaka is our largest unserved market, so this is great news for our customers and for the local visitor economy". 67% of travellers between Sydney and Japan travel for holiday purposes. [more - original PR]

Qantas announces seasonal service to Osaka as Japan travel booms

27 July, 2017

Qantas announced (27-Jul-2017) plans to launch three times weekly Sydney-Osaka seasonal service between 14-Dec-2017 and 24-Mar-2018 with A330 equipment in response to demand for travel between Australia and Japan. [more - original PR]

Adelaide Parafield Airport releases draft master plan for public consultation

27 July, 2017

Adelaide Parafield Airport launched (24-Jul-2017) a public consultation for its draft master plan. The airport is estimated to support 1100 jobs on-site and 261 jobs off-site. Airport MD Mark Young stated: "In the next five years, with the development of aviation training and commercial developments, the numbers of jobs on the airport will increase by a further 750 people". Public consultation closes on 18-Oct-2017. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Australia to invest USD18m to install 105 SmartGates at border points

27 July, 2017

Australia Minister for Immigration & Border Protection Peter Dutton, retweeted (27-Jul-2017) reports that the government will invest AUD22.5 million (USD18 million) over the next three years to install 105 SmartGates across Australia's borders. The service will be extended to passengers with selected foreign passports (Sunrise, 27-Jul-2017). Mr Dutton said the Australian border handled 40 million passengers in 2016, with traffic expected to reach 50 million by 2020.

Papua New Guinea police urge political protestors to end strike at Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport

26 July, 2017

Papua New Guinea (PNG) police urged political protestors to end the blockade at Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (Radio NZ, 27-Jul-2017. PNG police commissioner Gary Baki stated the police "are talking to the people to try and appreciate the fact that the electoral process has nothing to do with the operations of the airport".

Tourism Queensland: Queensland partners with Flight Centre to market State around the world

26 July, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group and Queensland Government announced (25-Jul-2017) a new agreement to market the state around the world. Queensland Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones stated: "The AUD6 million (USD4.8 million) deal would build on a previous agreement that delivered a 38% sales increase at travel expos in New Zealand and the UK. This new 2017-2020 partnership will focus on Tourism and Major Events Queensland's key target markets including New Zealand, UK and Canada and will include a programme of marketing campaigns, consumer promotions, travel agent education and training, product growth and event support, especially around the Commonwealth Games". [more - original PR]

Rockhampton Airport plans to commence international test flights from 2018

26 July, 2017

Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow proposed launching international test flights at Rockhampton Airport over six months from early 2018 (The Morning Bulletin, 25-Jul-2017). Rockhampton Councillor Neil Fisher stated the trial is a "long-term, strategic decision", and there is no need for a "big capital spend in order to operate an international airport, we would only need to cover the costs of customs officers and possibly some incentives to get a kick-start". The council hopes Rockhampton can become a centre for the air export of Australian beef.

Airly releases new JetShare app

26 July, 2017

Airly, via its official newsletter, launched (25-Jul-2017) a new app titled JetShare. The app allows customers access to private jets at discounted rates. Airly has five routes available between Dubbo, Cessnock, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Mackay and Brisbane. Airly stated it plans to build the platform to include on-demand trips and city-city shuttles.

Tourism NZ global media coverage worth USD145m

26 July, 2017

Tourism NZ released (25-Jul-2017) results of its global media coverage, estimating a worth of NZD227 million (USD145 million) in FY2017. Tourism NZ director of trade, PR and major events René de Monchy stated: "On average, these results mean we are seeing more than 200 stories a week around the world, promoting New Zealand as a destination". [more - original PR]

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