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Please note, the information contained in these media releases is current at the date of publishing, which is noted on each story.

GCA celebrates 10 years of roaring success with Tigerair

November 23, 2017

Gold Coast Airport is today celebrating 10 years since Tigerair first pounced onto the Australian market with its inaugural Melbourne-Gold Coast service. Since the carrier’s inception, Tigerair has delivered nearly 6 million seats into and out of the Gold Coast. Gold...

Staff trade runway for running shoes to join Queen’s Baton Relay

November 21, 2017

A group of Gold Coast Airport (GCA) staff will swap the runway for their running shoes, to take part in the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) as it tours the country in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Four staff members have been recognised for their...

GCA reveals Commonwealth Games lounge

November 2, 2017

Gold Coast Airport has unveiled plans to deliver a purpose-built lounge for Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) athletes and associated officials travelling through the facility. The GC2018 Airport Lounge will provide Games Family with a unique experience as...

Tigerair connects Hobart and the Gold Coast

September 25, 2017

Gold Coast Airport has welcomed today’s announcement from Tigerair Australia that the low cost carrier will commence up to four weekly return services between Hobart and the Gold Coast from December 7. Providing a direct travel option between the two popular tourist...

Pouring underway to expand airport apron

September 21, 2017

Enough concrete to fill more than three and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools is being poured at Gold Coast Airport to provide additional aircraft parking space ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The airport’s apron expansion, part of its Project LIFT...

Gold Coast Airport Begins Installation of ILS

August 18, 2017

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) has commenced works on the Instrument Landing System (ILS) installation on behalf of Airservices Australia. GCA Chief Operating Officer Marion Charlton said this was an historic milestone for the airport and for the city alike. “The ILS...

Gold Coast Airport Joins GC2018

August 17, 2017

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) will be an Official Airport of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), recognising its position as the gateway to the region hosting the largest multi-sport event to be held in Australia this decade. GCA has today announced its...

GCA and Scoot deliver inaugural plane spotting photography competition

July 21, 2017

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) in collaboration with Singapore-based carrier Scoot, have today launched the 2017 Plane Spotter Photography Competition aimed at engaging local aviation enthusiasts and encouraging their interest in aviation. The competition gives the...

Gold Coast Airport Master Plan Approved

July 20, 2017

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of its 2017 Airport Master Plan. Since the approval of the 2011 Master Plan, GCA has welcomed in excess of 6.4 million passengers annually, and is one of Australia’s fastest growing...

GCA appoints former aircraft noise ombudsman to Chair of Community Aviation Consultation Group

July 14, 2017

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Brent as the new Chairman of the Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG). Mr Brent joins the CACG with an extensive background in aviation and more specifically aircraft noise, having...

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