Australian Airports Association

❗Call for Speakers Closing Soon — Pavements & Lighting Forum 2025❗ The Australian Airports Association invites industry experts to present at the Pavements & Lighting Forum 2025, taking place in Western Sydney from 7–9 May 2025. This premier forum will commence with the highly regarded Pavements Workshop on 7 May and offers a unique platform to share expertise on advancements in pavement and lighting construction, asset management, and aviation safety. Why Present? 💡Highlight innovative technologies and solutions 💡Share key insights, lessons learned, and best practices 💡Showcase research findings and successful case studies We encourage submissions in dynamic formats such as idea exchanges, case studies, and panel discussions. 📅 Submission Deadline: 5pm AEDT, Friday, 28 February 2025 Submit your nomination today and help shape the future of airport infrastructure HERE👉https://lnkd.in/gnnQK6Qh #AAAPLF25 #PavementsAndLightingForum2025 #Innovation #AustralianAirportsAssociation #Airports #AviationIndustry #Pavements #Lighting

✨Registrations for the AAA's Pavement and Lighting Forum 2025 are now open✨ This premier industry event brings together leading experts, decision-makers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements shaping airport pavements and lighting. Key Reasons to Attend: 🔸Discover cutting-edge solutions driving the future of airport infrastructure 🔸Gain insights into emerging trends and transformative technologies 🔸Build strategic connections with industry leaders and innovators Secure your place today to stay ahead and lead the conversation. Find out more HERE: https://lnkd.in/gnnQK6Qh #AAAPLF25 #PavementsAndLightingForum2025 #Innovation #AustralianAirportsAssociation #Airports #AviationIndustry #Pavements #Lighting

❗Round 1 Division Meeting Registrations are open❗   Exclusive and free for all AAA members, the AAA hosted state and territory divisional meetings discuss the latest technical and operational industry issues impacting airports.   This year Division Meetings will reflect themes relevant to geographical and topical issues of the sector.   ➡️ 13 March | Combined NSW/ACT/QLD Division Meeting      🔹‘Boarding for the Future: Moving Forward Together’ ➡️ 27 March | Combined VIC/TAS Division Meeting      🔹‘Maintaining and Improving Infrastructure’ ➡️ 3 April | NT State Division Meeting      🔹‘Out of Isolation and into Innovation’ ➡️ 8 April | SA State Division Meeting      🔹'Development Ready: Commercialising your Airport’ ➡️ 10-11 April | WA State Division Meeting      🔹‘Business Continuity: Impact, Issues and Opportunities’   Register via Members Lounge today 👉https://lnkd.in/gv_s4AAq   Create your profile and register through the Webinars & Meetings side bar tab in Members Lounge.   #DivisionMeeting #AustralianAirportsAssociation #AustralianAviation #IndustryIssues #Airports

Securing the Future of Regional Air Services Finding a suitable buyer for Rex Airlines remains a key priority, ensuring continued air connectivity for regional and rural communities. The Australian Airports Association (AAA) remains hopeful that a market-led sale can provide certainty for those who rely on these vital services. Additional support from the Albanese Government to assist administrators could help achieve this outcome and is welcomed as part of ongoing negotiations. At the same time, further details are needed on how the airline would operate under any potential Commonwealth ownership. “For more than six months, regional residents have faced uncertainty about losing access to major cities — affecting their ability to visit family, access healthcare, and pursue business opportunities,” said AAA CEO Simon Westaway. AAA continues to advocate for sustainable regional air services, emphasising the need for collaboration between government and industry to secure long-term solutions. Many regional airports have taken on significant financial burdens to support air connectivity, and ongoing support is essential to maintain these critical services. A competitive aviation sector benefits all Australians, driving down airfares and improving accessibility for regional communities. Ensuring a strong future for regional air travel must remain a shared priority. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQTt8HTC #Aviation #Airports #AustralianAirports #RegionalAustralia #AirConnectivity #RexAirlines #Airports #auspol

✈️ A better border experience starts with smarter investment. Australian airports are committed to making air travel as seamless as possible, but international passengers have been facing long queues and complicated passport processing systems. As Australian Airports Association (AAA) CEO Simon Westaway told The Sydney Morning Herald, this is an “important moment” for Australia to step up and become a global leader in border efficiency. That’s why the AAA is calling for smarter investment of the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) to modernise border technology by fully digitising incoming passenger cards, expanding self-service kiosks, and increasing the use of biometrics and SmartGates for Australian Border Force. We believe an extra 5% of PMC revenue annually should be allocated to critical upgrades at our major international gateways. This will help fix today’s delays while building a future-ready border experience. 🌏 Singapore’s Changi Airport and Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai International Airport are great examples—where advanced biometrics keep passengers moving effortlessly. With the right investment, Australia can deliver a world-class experience too. Our airports are already investing billions of dollars in infrastructure to accommodate the 53 million international passenger movements expected annually in Australia by 2030. But parallel government investment in smarter border technologies is needed to ensure passengers get the seamless experience they deserve. #Aviation #Airports #AustralianAirports #BorderSecurity #Borders #SmartTravel #PassengerExperience #AustralianAirports #Travel #TravelandTourism #VisitorEconomy #Election2025 #auspol

✈️ Strategic Investment Needed for Australia’s Airports The Australian Airports Association has released its 2025-26 Federal Budget Submission with calls for strategic investment to ensure Australia’s airports remain safe, efficient, and globally competitive. Key Priorities: ✔ Seamless travel – Investment in biometric check-ins, digital passenger information, and SmartGates to enhance efficiency. ✔ Boosting competition – Supporting new domestic airline entrants to improve affordability and consumer choice. ✔ Net zero aviation – Developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry and investing in low-emission technologies. ✔ Regional resilience – Securing ongoing funding for regional and remote airports to support connectivity and disaster response. ✔ Modernised regulations – Streamlining airport approvals and lease renewal processes to encourage investment. With passenger volumes projected to reach 210 million by 2030, targeted investment is essential to maintain Australia’s aviation infrastructure, support economic growth, and strengthen connectivity nationwide. Read the full budget submission here: https://lnkd.in/gyEWi-gS #Aviation #Infrastructure #AustralianAirports #Airports #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #FederalBudget #Australia #Treasury

🚨 Call for Speakers — AAA Pavements & Lighting Forum 2025 🚨 Are you ready to shape the future of airfield innovation? The AAA is calling for expert speakers to share insights, research, and success stories at the Pavements & Lighting Forum 2025, held in Western Sydney from 7–9 May. Kicking off with the popular Pavements Workshop on 7 May, this event brings together industry professionals to explore advancements in pavement and lighting construction, asset management, and aviation safety. This is your chance to:  ✨ Showcase new technologies and innovations  ✨ Share lessons learned and best practices  ✨ Present cutting-edge research and case studies We welcome engaging presentation formats such as innovative ideas exchanges, case studies, and panel discussions. 📅 Submission Deadline: 5pm AEDT, Friday 26 February 2025 📋 Find out more and submit your nomination today 👉https://lnkd.in/gnnQK6Qh #Innovation #PavementsAndLightingForum2025 #AAAPLF25 #CallForSpeakers #AustralianAirportsAssociation #Airports #AviationIndustry

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Regional airports are a lifeline for many communities and provide essential access to healthcare, education, business, and social connections. The Australian Airports Association welcomes the decision by the Albanese Government to invest $2.68 million in Flinders Island Airport to ensure reliable air services are maintained. This funding will enable upgrades to WWII-era electrical infrastructure and runway lighting and allow the airport to continue facilitating night landings. Investment in critical airport infrastructure is vital to keep Australia’s regional, rural and remote areas connected. It’s why the AAA has called for an ongoing commitment of $50 million per year to the Regional Airport Program and Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program, with expanded eligibility criteria to enable airports to prioritise funding for the most urgent needs. You can read the AAA’s 2025 Federal Election Recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gUVybunW #RegionalAirports #RegionalAviation #RegionalDevelopment #Aviation #Airports #GrowingRegions #auspol #FederalElection #Infrastructure Flinders Council Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Simon Westaway

🌏✈️ Airports: The Gateway to Australia’s Growth ✈️🌏   Australia’s airports are more than just gateways—they’re the vital connections linking our regions, cities, and the world. As critical infrastructure, they drive $105 billion in GDP annually, support 160,000 jobs, and underpin the economic and social fabric of our nation.   Today, the Australian Airports Association (AAA) is proud to unveil our Federal Election Recommendations – a roadmap to unlocking the full potential of Australian aviation. With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics fast approaching, the time to act is now. This is our chance to reimagine what airports can deliver for Australians and the world.   Key highlights include: ✨ Seamless travel experiences – Digitising borders and modernising processes to make every journey smoother. ✨ Regional empowerment – Strategic investment to revitalise regional and mid-sized airports, boosting local economies. ✨ Sustainable aviation – Pioneering a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry to lead Australia’s net zero transition. ✨ Fairer skies – Encouraging competition to lower airfares and improve consumer choice.   This is more than policy - it’s an investment in Australia’s future. Let’s seize the opportunity to create a world-class aviation network that connects us to the world and each other.   📥 Click here to read all our recommendations and join us in shaping the future of Australian aviation https://lnkd.in/gUVybunW   #AustralianAirportsAssociation #AusPol #FederalElection2025 #Aviation #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #RegionalDevelopment #SeamlessTravel