Newcastle Airport

newy.com.au - Newcastle Airport has announced the appointment of Mr Linc Horton as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 May 2025. This significant development coincides with the airport's upcoming inauguration of its International Terminal and the strengthening of its collaborations with Australia's defence sector.​ Mr Horton brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Since December 2022, he has served as the Global Head of Property at Toll […]

newy.com.au - Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge has formally called for an independent investigation into the financial management and governance of Newcastle Airport amid growing community concerns. In a media release issued today, the Lord Mayor outlined his concerns over recent reports and discrepancies that he says, have cast doubts over the airport’s financial health. “Recent media reports have raised important questions about Newcastle Airport’s financial status and management […]

newy.com.au - The Hunter region has secured a major boost in aeromedical services, with CareFlight announcing Newcastle Airport as a permanent base for its aircraft operations. This move builds on the organisation’s successful patient transport service, launched at the airport in 2018, and is set to improve healthcare outcomes for communities across Northern New South Wales. The announcement was marked by a visit from the Minister for the Hunter, The […]

newy.com.au - Newcastle Airport has made history as the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it among the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide in terms of sustainability efforts. Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said the achievement aligns with the Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. He emphasised that reaching the 4+ Transition […]

FlyPelican, an airline based in Newcastle, has announced the launch of a new direct service between Newcastle and the Gold Coast, commencing on Monday, 24 March 2025. The service is scheduled to operate four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with flights departing Newcastle Airport at 7:00 AM and arriving at Gold Coast Airport approximately 90 minutes later. A swift 30-minute turnaround is planned before the return […]

Newcastle Airport: Executive GM Planning & Infrastructure Ben Kochanski, Contracts Manager Catherine Gumley, Interim CEO Andrew Warrender, Senior Program Manager Raquel James Wright, Project Manager Alistair Grahamnewy.com.au - Newcastle Airport has embarked on a significant airfield reconfiguration project, marking a pivotal step towards its evolution into a premier international gateway. This development comes as the airport prepares for the inauguration of its new international terminal on 1 August 2025. Interim […]

Newcastle Airport is gearing up for a transformative 2025, with the announcement of Andrew Warrender as Interim CEO and preparations underway for the grand opening of its international terminal and hosting the Australasia Aviation Roundtable. Andrew Warrender, currently Executive Manager of Aviation and Air Freight Business Development at Newcastle Airport, will assume his new role on Thursday, 9 January 2025. He succeeds Dr Peter Cock, who has served as CEO […]

newy.com.au - A Beechcraft King Air B200 was forced to perform an emergency wheels-up landing at Newcastle's Williamtown Airport after a fatigue crack led to a nose gear failure, according to a recent report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). On 13 May 2024, the aircraft, registered VH-XDV and operated by Eastern Air Services, departed Williamtown Airport on a charter flight to Lord Howe Island via Port Macquarie. On […]

newy.com.au - Emergency diversions saw multiple flights bound for Sydney redirected to Newcastle Airport on Friday afternoon, following a mid-air engine failure on a Qantas flight. The diversion of several aircraft created a flurry of activity at Newcastle, as Sydney Airport faced both the engine incident and a significant grassfire near one of its main runways. The drama began shortly before 1:00 pm when Qantas Flight QF520, a Boeing 737 […]