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In response to pilot shotages Air Niugini is ensuring that seven talented Papua New Guineans' will be trained each year to be pilots for their carrier.
View ArticleDick Smith wants to save Kempsey airport
Fly in expected to attract more than 50 aircraft.
View ArticleKempsey airport future in the spotlight
The Kempsey Shire Council is weighing up its options as it considers the future of the town's airport.
View ArticleMore air services set to take off
The New South Wales Tourism Minister, Jodi Mckay, says QantasLink will offer an extra 142,000 seats each year between Sydney and Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.
View ArticleAirports unite for regional aviation hub
The Taree, Port Macquarie and Kempsey airports all have future expansion plans and have submitted a joint application for Federal Government grant funding.
View ArticlePublic to be quizzed about airport future
Community consultation on the future of the financially troubled Kempsey Airport will begin today as the council discusses its viability.
View ArticleCouncils unite to boost air services
Two New South Wales mid-north coast councils are planning to join forces to help expand air services in the region.
View ArticleBrakes put on airport expansion
A multi-million dollar expansion of Port Macquarie's airport is on hold.
View ArticleTaree says loss of Rex services could be 'disastrous'
The airline Regional Express is being urged to do a thorough assessment before scrapping any mid north coast services.
View ArticleConcern mounts about Clarence air services
'False economy' is how Clarence MP Steve Cansdell is describing a Federal decision to windback subsidies to regional air operators including REX.
View ArticleFingers crossed in Grafton-Taree over regional aviation subsidy
The airline Regional Express has yet to make an announcement on which routes it expects to cut in the new financial year.
View ArticleAsh cloud grounds mid north coast morning flights
Flights across the region are grounded until this afternoon due to the ash cloud from a volcano in Chile.
View ArticleJobs to take off with airport work
The future development of New South Wales mid-north coast airports is expected to create a substantial boost for local economies.
View ArticleDetails released for Port Macquarie-Brisbane flights
Virgin Australia has confirmed the schedule and fares for its new Port Macquarie service.
View ArticleQantas grounding sparks tourism fears
The New South Wales north coast region's tourism operators are hoping they will not take a bad hit from the Qantas grounding.
View ArticleResearch shows Coffs-Sydney air route still strong
New research shows Virgin Australia's March axing of early flights on the Coffs Harbour-Sydney route has not reduced passenger numbers.
View ArticleMine workers may drive Coffs Harbour-WA flights
Direct flights from Coffs Harbour to Western Australia may soon be on the agenda.
View ArticleRex says regional routes are safe - for now
Despite a drop in passenger numbers the airline Regional Express says there are no immediate plans to axe any regional routes.
View ArticleSydney-Taree-Grafton REX air service more secure
The Greater Taree City Council says it has had positive negotiations with the regional airline REX.
View ArticleBird strikes increase at north coast airports
A report from the Australia Transport Safety Bureau has found an increase in bird strikes on aircraft, the north coast over the past decade.
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