Melbourne Airport is setting its sights on expanding into underserved long-haul markets as advances in aircraft technology improve the viability of new routes.
The Melbourne Airport rail link, which has been discussed and delayed for decades, has gained steam with a government agreement to progress the project.
The Australian government approved Melbourne Airport’s plan to build a third runway, although the airport must undertake a range of noise mitigation measures.
Brazil has confirmed several new air service agreements designed to increase traffic to the country, including a memorandum of understanding with Türkiye.
Qantas plans to boost its international capacity beyond 2019 levels in mid-2024, aided by the expected return to service of its last two parked Airbus A380s.