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NSW sets up $12.5m fund to lure more flights as Newcastle gears up to become state’s second international airport

A new addition to Sydney Airport’s airline roster. The Mascot airport operates under a nightly curfew. Photo: supplied The NSW Government is to spend $12.5 million on a new fund dedicated to attracting more flights as Newcastle gears up to become the state’s second international airport. The government says its Take Off Fund is intended…

The traditional water cannon salute greets flight HX017 at Kingsford Smith Airport on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Airport

New airline flies Sydney-HK route after inaugural flight touches down

The traditional water cannon salute greets an inaugural arrival (flight HX017) on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Airport On Saturday, Sydney Airport welcomed its 52nd air carrier, Hong Kong Airlines, when their inaugural flight touched down. The new daily service is expected to boost seat capacity on the Sydney-Hong-Kong route by nearly 20%. The airline’s arrival also…

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways cabin crew at the launch of the Doha service on June 12, 2025. Photo: James Morgan/Getty (supplied)

Virgin joins long-haul club with new Sydney-Doha service as ABF kiosks speed up wait times

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways cabin crew at the launch of the new service on June 12, 2025. Photo: James Morgan/Getty (supplied) Virgin Australia has officially launched its first long-haul international service from Sydney, NSW, to Doha, Qatar. The daily service, in partnership with Qatar Airways, opens more than 170 global destinations to Virgin passengers…

The arrival area at the new Western Sydney Airport terminal. Photo: Brett Boardman

New Western Sydney airport terminal unveiled as Air NZ signs up for 2027 flights

The arrival concourse at the new Western Sydney Airport terminal. Photo: Brett Boardman Sydney’s new 24-hour Nancy-Bird Walton Airport passenger terminal has been unveiled as major construction works wrap up. The Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport unveiling ceremony was attended by WSI CEO Simon Hickey, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King…