Records Tumble for Melbourne Airport in January
Records have tumbled for Melbourne Airport in January, with record total passenger numbers, international arrivals and the busiest day in 5 years.
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G’Day Melbourne! Delta Air Lines Introduces New Route from Los Angeles
Delta is further strengthening its presence in Australia and the South Pacific with the launch of nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), beginning December 2025.
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Melbourne Airport Eyes International Terminal Expansion
Melbourne Airport is considering plans for an expanded international terminal amid an unprecedented rise in international seat capacity.
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Etihad Airways B787-9 Suffers Tyre Burst During Rejected Takeoff in Melbourne
An Etihad Airways B787-9 departing for Abu Dhabi was disabled on the runway when it suffered two burst tyres during a rejected takeoff in Melbourne on 5 January.
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Emirates Expands Melbourne Service with Third Non-Stop Flight
Emirates will add a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne from 30 March 2025, to be operated by its retrofitted B777-300ER aircraft.
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Melbourne Airport: Record Growth Signals Urgent Need for Infrastructure Planning
Melbourne Airport's passenger figures have hit a post-pandemic record, highlighting the critical need for long-term infrastructure planning.
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Sydney and Melbourne Airports Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
In a first for Australia, Sydney and Melbourne airports are joining forces to combat human trafficking through a new public awareness initiative.
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Melbourne Airport Secures Approval for Third Runway
The Australian Federal Government has given the green light to Melbourne Airport's third runway project (16R/34L).
Incident
Jetstar Flight Cairns-Melbourne Suffers Electrical Problem in Sydney
On September 11, Jetstar flight JQ941 between Cairns and Melbourne diverted to Sydney due to an electrical problem onboard. Information has been released pertinent to the incident at hand, which we will get into in this article. Without further ado,
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Melbourne Airport: Increased Capacity Sees Boost in International Visitors
Melbourne Airport is experiencing a significant surge in international passenger traffic, fueled by increased capacity to key global markets.