Newcastle Airport

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 […]

Newcastle Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Cock, has announced he will be stepping down from his role in the New Year, marking the end of a decade of transformative leadership. Appointed in 2014, Cock has driven the regional airport’s growth into a bustling hub that now supports over 5,700 jobs and contributes more than $1.16 billion annually to the NSW economy. Under Cock’s guidance, Newcastle Airport rose from a modest […]

In a bold move towards environmental stewardship, Newcastle Airport has secured a $235 million Green Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSLL) from CommBank to fund a series of innovative sustainability projects. This partnership marks a significant step in the Hunter region's transition to a low-carbon economy. Newcastle Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock, expressed enthusiasm about the airport's role in promoting sustainable practices. "Our vision is to be the green gateway to the Hunter. […]

Newcastle Airport is set to play a pivotal role in New South Wales' ambitious plan to grow its tourism industry to $91 billion in annual expenditure by 2035. The Minns Government has unveiled a bold vision to supercharge the state's visitor economy, promising significant economic benefits and a surge in job opportunities, particularly for regional communities like Newcastle. The international terminal at Newcastle Airport, slated to open in 2025, is […]