Cairns Airport

COMMUNITY | Cairns Airport was proud to sponsor the Cairns Business Women's Club luncheon on Friday, in celebration of International Women's Day and Women of Aviation Week. ? This fantastic event brought together up to 150 influential women and men from a variety of fields, offering a unique opportunity to network and share experiences. ? Cairns Airport hosted a panel discussion about the roles of women in aviation, sharing perspectives from key members of our airport community, including some of our partners Jetstar Airways and Australian Border Force.?The panel shared valuable information about being seen and heard in the industry, balancing professional and personal lives, and celebrating achievements. The Cairns Airport panel was followed by a Multicultural Services Panel, who added further thought-provoking insights to the discussion. It was great to have so many of our airport community partners join us to celebrate this special occasion.? ? Congratulations to the Cairns Business Women's club on hosting a great event and thank you to those that attended. Jana Stankovich I Andrea Ferrier I Alicia Prince I Elli Vukasovic I Sarah Debono Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) ? #Community #WomenInAviation #InternationalWomensDay #CairnsBusinessWomensClub

JOB OPPORTUNITY | Join our Finance Team! North Queensland Airports Group, the home of Cairns and Mackay Airports, is seeking a Revenue Coordinator to join the Finance Team at our Cairns office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate accountant to take on a key role in our organisation. As a Revenue Coordinator, you will: ? Coordinate monthly revenue reporting and reconciliations, ensuring smooth workflows for commercial revenue within the Finance Team. ? Provide financial insights to support business partners with commercial arrangements. ? Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders. ? Ensure accuracy and efficiency in all finance-related tasks, maintaining a core role within the department. Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Apply now to join our team: https://lnkd.in/e3h2q6-t #CairnsAirport #FinanceJob #JobOpportunity #RevenueController

COLLABORATION | We are thrilled to formally announce Cairns is hosting the 2025 CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific. Presented in partnership with Cairns Airport, it will be the first time this exceptional industry event has been held outside a capital city. More than 400 leaders from the?global aviation, tourism and hospitality industries will join forces at the world-class Cairns Convention Centre on July 31 and August 1 for a series of strategic sessions aimed at shaping the future of air travel. Speakers will include high-ranking executives from Australian and international airlines, as well as senior government leaders and a range of air travel experts. ? Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker said hosting CAPA in Cairns would be invaluable for many local sectors and the wider region. “We will be front and centre as our industry’s top executives examine where we’re headed, with insights into local and global trends. Hosting CAPA will give us access to a wide range of airlines, right here at home, which is a rare and unique opportunity.” ? “We can also showcase why?Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef remain iconic drawcards for international visitors, and why?Cairns Airport?is working closely with our partners to increase access options to Tropical North Queensland.” ? Cairns Airport is proud to partner with CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Tourism and Events Queensland and Tourism Tropical North Queensland as we bring the 2025 CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific to Cairns. More information is available here: apas25.capaevents.com Claudia Kunz, MBA Ollie Philpot Mark Olsen Cairns Chamber of Commerce Advance Cairns Cairns Regional Council

UPDATE | Our $60 million Eastern Aviation Precinct is taking shape, and we’re excited to unveil the significant progress that’s occurred over recent months! This major, long-term project isn’t visible from the main road to Cairns Airport, but we’re pleased to share behind-the-scenes photos provided by local contractors HEH Civil Pty Ltd who are delivering the preliminary earthworks phase, including placement of more than 400,000 tonnes of fill. Since work began in July last year, more than 170,000 tonnes of fill have been delivered to the site, and we are now carting roughly 12,000 tonnes to the site per week, depending on the weather. The first stage of the project is due for completion in May 2025. The Eastern Aviation Precinct will provide purpose-built resilient infrastructure for local operators, enabling airport partners and other key industries to grow their businesses and explore new opportunities. It will also include: ? Four new aeronautical stands ? Aeromedical and emergency response facilities ? Aircraft maintenance and repair resources, including a 10,000m2 common-user hangar and co-located training facility ? New dedicated base for helicopter operators The precinct is being built on an already-cleared area of land. Construction will follow a staged approach, with completion of the aeronautical stands expected in 2027. This development is assisted by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). Advance Cairns, Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Alan Dugan, Richard Barker, Alana McKenna, Chris Pigott ?? - HEH Civil Pty Ltd #regionaldevelopment #planningahead #businessresilience #growth #aviation #progress

ANNOUNCEMENT | We are thrilled to announce Cairns Airport has extended our naming-rights sponsorship of IRONMAN Cairns for a further five years. One of Tropical North Queensland’s most popular events, IRONMAN Cairns is set to become bigger and better than ever thanks to this renewed agreement and growing international access to Cairns. Dubbed the ‘Race in Paradise’, last year’s Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns attracted more than 6,500 visitors to the region, injecting an estimated $12 million into the local economy and showcasing our region across the world. Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker said: “One of our key business objectives is identifying and supporting events that are proven tourist drawcards for our region, while also providing premier, sought-after opportunities for our local community." In 2025, we expect to see more overseas competitors than ever, with our new international services well underway. Fiji Airways will commence direct flights from Nadi on April 10 and Jetstar Airways’ non-stop service from Christchurch starts on April 1. “Fiji Airways’ flights from Nadi will provide seamless connectivity from key destinations in the United States, such as Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, while our competitive Kiwi neighbours on New Zealand’s South Island will soon have fast, direct access to this event, for the first time," Richard said. Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns will take place on Sunday 15 June. Michelle Pepper The IRONMAN Group Oceania Tourism Tropical North Queensland Tourism and Events Queensland Cairns Regional Council Advance Cairns More details here: https://lnkd.in/g8jNH8tk #sponsorship #community #IRONMAN #IRONMANCairns #tourism #thisisqueensland

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | We’re excited to bring a prime 8,869 sqm gateway site to market at the entrance of Cairns Airport. This is an unparalleled opportunity to secure a stake in one of Far North Queensland’s most dynamic commercial precincts, with endless possibilities for development. Whether it be showrooms, retail, commercial offices, expansion or other business ventures, this gateway site – Lot 31 - offers unmatched exposure and accessibility, with thousands of visitors passing through daily. A number of major infrastructure developments are underway at Cairns Airport, which will further enhance the area’s potential. MiHaven’s $60 million short-term accommodation project SkyHaven will support growing industry and community demand, and solidify Cairns Airport as a major business hub, while our Eastern Aviation Precinct will provide resilient infrastructure for local operators as well as new aeromedical and emergency response facilities, aircraft maintenance and repair resources and a dedicated helicopter base. We’re now accepting expressions of interest for Lot 31, a once-in-a-lifetime placement. Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/esHT3PBX Agent enquiries are welcomed. Patrick Bellot Alan Dugan #CairnsAirport #FarNorthQueensland #BusinessOpportunity

ENVIRONMENT | People travel from all over the world to experience the biodiversity we have in our backyard, and we acknowledge our responsibility to take care of it. ? Cairns Airport, through owner North Queensland Airports Group,?was the first business in Australia to integrate biodiversity as a target in our financial structure, within a Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL). This commits us to regenerating habitat to protect threatened species on airport landholdings, in partnership with Traditional Owners. ? Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker chatted with one of the SLL bank partners at CommBank Business and Institutional recently about the work underway on this important initiative, including extensive surveying which required close to 650 personnel hours in the field. ? Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gFVGZGB2 #biodiversity #sustainability #environment #threatenedspecies #community #finance #SLL??

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | Cairns Airport is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a new Flight Path Cafe in our General Aviation Precinct. If you've got a passion for serving great coffee and treats, and you are ready to create a must-see experience, this opportunity is for you! Why Flight Path Cafe? ? Prime Location: Situated in a bustling commercial hub with a ready client base ? Aviation Enthusiast’s Dream: Close-up views of the runway make it an unforgettable spot for plane watchers ? Flexible Lease Options: Choose between bringing your own setup or having a facility provided by Cairns Airport If you're an experienced operator with a vision for a unique cafe in an iconic location, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your Expressions of Interest (EOI), including your concept, sample menu, experience and references. More information on this great commercial opportunity can be found here: https://lnkd.in/giu5ZWYY #CairnsAirport #ExpressionsOfInterest #BusinessOpportunity #FarNorthQueesnland

COLLABORATION | It has been a great start to the year with our airline partner Jetstar Airways announcing more than 25,000 additional seats on domestic routes to Cairns! ? This significant increase is the result of more flights and larger aircraft being deployed on services from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Effective from February through to June 2025, these thousands of additional seats will provide further, affordable flight options for holidaymakers, business travellers and those visiting family and friends during Easter and the school holidays. It follows the highly anticipated arrival last month of Jetstar’s direct flights from the Sunshine Coast, operating three times a week.? ? Significant developments are also in the pipeline on Jetstar’s Cairns-bound international routes. We are looking forward to welcoming non-stop services from Christchurch on April 1, connecting the two regions with direct flights for the first time. Meanwhile, Jetstar’s flights to Bali will soon be able to carry even more holidaymakers, with the route being serviced by the A321neo aircraft from the end of March, increasing seat capacity by 25 per in comparison to the current A320 operations. ? #thisisqueensland #cairnsairport #regionalconnectivity #internationalaviation #airline

Wrapping up 2024 ?? ? What a year it has been! From the impacts of the floods to launching new routes, making upgrades to our International Terminal and everything in between, we're proud of how far we've come in 2024. ?? ? None of this would have been possible without the support of our incredible and resilient community. Thank you for being part of our journey! ? See you in 2025! ?? ? #NewYear #CairnsAirport #Resilience #Community