Behind the big cocaine bust at Sydney Airport

An 18-month joint investigation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Customs and Border Protection and New South Wales Police has resulted in six men being arrested for allegedly being involved in the importation of cocaine into Australia.

While Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has approved Sydney Airport’s draft 20-year Master Plan, he has expressed doubt about its ability to cater for Sydney’s future needs and confirmed that a new airport will be built.

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Record flights at Sydney Airport

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Record flights at Sydney Airport

The surge of World Youth Day pilgrims helped Sydney Airport set a record for the busiest ever international arrivals day.

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Sydney’s third runway will remain open

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Sydney’s third runway will remain open

Safety upgrades at Sydney Airport will not affect the operation of its three runways, Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese has said.

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Sydney Airport 147m into the red

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Sydney Airport 147m into the red

Sydney Airport’s 8-billion-plus debt has added to reduced revenue from airline traffic to drive the corporation to a loss of AUD 146.9 million for the calendar year 2008.

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Opposition slams second Sydney airport study

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A second major airport for Sydney will be considered as part of a historic review of the nation’s aviation sector, which has received scathing comments from the opposition.

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Sydney Airport curfew to stay, says Albanese

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Sydney Airport curfew to stay, says Albanese

While airlines are calling for abolition of a curfew at Sydney Airport, federal transport minister Anthony Albanese said it is off the agenda.

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Boeing strike spoils Virgin’s plan

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Boeing strike spoils Virgin’s plan

An ongoing strike at aircraft manufacturer Boeing is forcing Virgin Blue to postpone the launch of its much-anticipated long-haul international service, V Australia.

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Sydney Airport to spend big money

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Sydney Airport has planned some $1.5 billion of growth capital expenditure over the next 10 years.

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Virgin picks Sydney

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Virgin picks Sydney

Sydney Airport has been chosen as Virgin Blue’s new training and maintenance base, scheduled to be operational by the end of this year.

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