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Canberra has introduced legislation to make important revisions to slot regulations at Sydney International Airport, including a relaxation of hourly limits.

China Southern Airlines is adding two services to Australia from Beijing Daxing Airport.

Many carriers have boosted Australian capacity and see strong prospects for further growth.

Jetstar Airways plans to expand its New Zealand network next year, launching flights from Sydney and Gold Coast to Hamilton and from Gold Coast to Dunedin.

Sydney will become Turkish Airlines’ second destination in Australia from December.

Juneyao Air will make Melbourne and Sydney its first destinations in Australia from December.

The Australian Airports Association (AAA) says the reform of slot rules at Sydney Airport will strengthen competitiveness in the market.

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Beijing Capital Airlines plans to open a second route to Melbourne in June.

BlackRock is buying Global Infrastructure Partners, whose portfolio includes stakes in Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Sydney airports.

Jetstar will become the sole carrier to connect Sydney and Osaka nonstop once the route begins.

Tianjin Airlines is opening a new Chongqing-Sydney route from as the Chinese airport continues with infrastructure developments to swell passenger capacity.

Emirates plans to boost capacity to Sydney and resume operations to Adelaide.

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.

An ATSB report pointed out the "importance of training, following standard procedures and effective communications" as crucial to aviation safety.

Sydney Airport (SYD) says seven Chinese airlines will operate 48 weekly services to the airport from mainland China in July, as the Chinese economy recovers.

Qantas’ new route to New York puts the carrier in direct competition with rival Air New Zealand.

Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission says slot allocation at Sydney Airport must be reformed in order to increase competition in the domestic market.

Australian regional carrier Rex Airlines plans to launch daily service between Adelaide Airport and Sydney Airport from June 29 using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Sydney Airport (SYD) CEO Geoff Culbert will resign at the end of the year following six years leading Australia’s busiest airport.

SYD continues to trail 2019 traffic levels despite a ‘bustling’ holiday period.

The carrier will grow long-haul flying next year, including from its DFW base.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in December, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

The US carrier is returning to the Cook Islands after an absence of three decades.

Qantas has restarted service between Brisbane in Australia and Tokyo as it continues to restore flying to Japan.