Read about our achievements and highlights over the past 10 years serving our region.
2019
- Newcastle Airport flies into the festive season
- International flights return as second Auckland season takes off
- Locals first in Australia to experience cutting-edge security screening
- Region's great minds come together at Newcastle Airport's inaugural Annual Leadership Forum
- Hunter residents rate Airport number one
- Newcastle Airport welcomes new Director
- New Director touches down at Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle Airport and Virgin Australia announce 3 years of direct International flights to Auckland
- Newcastle Airport soars to new heights, breaking previous passenger record
- Airport honours high flying Chair
- Newcastle Airport leading the way with new mandatory security screening
- Regional NSW big winner from Newcastle Airport's upscale investment
- Agreement signed with prime defence contractor for Astra Aerolab as site works commence
- Flying to Canberra just got easier
- Fact Sheet - Newcastle Airport Board
- Newcastle Airport welcomes news of Special Activation Precinct
- Newcastle Airport flies after new international services
- First major contracts for Astra Aerolab works
- Successful Newcastle to Auckland season comes to an end
- Hunter delegation to explore trade and tourism links with Auckland
- Newcastle Airport purchases land for Astra Aerolab
2018
- Airport seeks new Adelaide option
- Newcastle 500 drives record passengers into region through Newcastle Airport
- NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure tours NSW’s second international Airport
- Newcastle Airport goes international with history-making Virgin Australia flights
- Newcastle Airport named Airport of the Year
- New gourmet airport dining putting Hunter first
- Greater Hunter on mission inviting New Zealanders to visit region with new direct flights
- NSW Government and Newcastle Airport to kick start Astra Aerolab commercial precinct
- Newcastle Airport breaks all-time passenger record - region travels smarter
- Virgin Australia and Newcastle Airport announce direct international flights to Auckland
- New community partnership to protect koalas
- Demand for Adelaide flights opens up weekend travel with new schedule
- New Airport car park ready for busy long weekend
- Newcastle Airport rolls out interactive customer feedback system in a NSW airport first
- Hunter Valley wines land at Newcastle Airport
- Airport Ambassadors celebrate 10th Anniversary during National Volunteer Week
- Council shareholders approve proposed purchase of land for Airport expansion
- Future Leaders Program Scholarship awarded to Teegan Bell
- Newcastle Airport collaborates to strengthen international tourism connections
- Visionary plan to expand Airport to meet community needs
- Newcastle Airport welcomes first flight servicing Adelaide direct
- Region unites to secure international flights
- Newcastle Airport celebrates 70 years of commercial aviation
- Newcastle Airport ranked #1 after record-breaking year
2017
- Collaboration and leadership: Newcastle Airport industry panel talks business
- Record October and a champion Supercars weekend at Newcastle Airport
- Virgin Australia boosts Newcastle flights for Supercars
- Newcastle Airport celebrated as Employer of the Year
- Go Smarter: New, free Airport WiFi keeps you connected
- Community challenged to Go Smarter as Newcastle Airport breaks yet another record
- Newcastle Airport challenges Hunter business to Go Smarter
- Nineteen months of growth at Newcastle Airport
- One step closer to direct international flights at Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle Airport ranked as the best in Australia and New Zealand
- Region helps airport reach new January heights
2016
- Extra car spaces means park to plane with no pain
- Australia-first body scan trial launched
- Passenger throughput record smashed
- Airport ready to deliver on Regional Plan
- Direct Newcastle - Coffs Harbour flights take off
- Flights to Coffs Harbour to start in October
- Central Coast Winter Buy and Fly winner announced
- Director appointed to Newcastle Airport
- A cracking summer forecast for Newcastle Airport
- First flight to Dubbo takes off
- Head Lease agreement secures Newcastle Airport’s land for another 60-plus years
- Flights to Dubbo from Newcastle Airport with FlyPelican to commence in July
- Strong third quarter for Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle Airport announces appointment of Executive Manager Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
- Newcastle Airport passengers at five-year high
- Airport takes action on water advice
- Third consecutive quarter of passenger growth signals positive outlook for Newcastle Airport
- Virgin Australia increases number of flights into Newcastle Airport
2015
- Newcastle Airport announces the appointment of two new executives
- Newcastle Airport project set for take off
- Newcastle Airport launches Christmas appeal
- October passenger numbers soar
- FlyPelican adds new service Newcastle - Ballina / Byron Bay
- Newcastle Airport's $14.5 million terminal redevelopment officially opens
- Newcastle Airport CEO appointment finalised
- Newcastle to Canberra flights to start 1 June
- Newcastle Airport appoints two new directors
- Newcastle Airport appoints Acting CEO
- Flights to Canberra from Newcastle Airport to recommence in April
- Major milestone reached in Newcastle Airport terminal expansion
- New campaign with Singapore Airlines challenges Hunter travellers to 'Rethink' international travel
2014
Newcastle Airport CEO resigns
October passenger numbers fly high
Media extension milestone: 100 concrete trucks lay foundations
Newcastle Airport and Jetstar negotiations
Airport Safety Week: 29 September to 3 October
Regional Express adds a new destination to its Newcastle network
Newcastle Airport and Jetstar continue negotiations
Growth for Newcastle Airport's passenger numbers
Terminal expansion contract awarded to builder with Hunter region presence
Tender to be issued for terminal redevelopment
Passenger numbers reach new heights in 2013
2013
2012
2011
- Creative Christmas display at Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle Airport 'busting' to show off new amenities
- Newcastle Airport flying high at NSW Tourism Awards
- Newcastle Airport named Major Airport of the Year
- Newcastle Airport cleans up its act for National Recycling Week
- Rex to commence Newcastle services
- A number 1 upgrade at Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle Airport ranks amongst the best in the world for customer service
- The Royal Australian Air Force Review – Civil Aviation Access to Air Force Airfields
- Jetstar, QantasLink, Virgin Australia cancel Newcastle flights
2010
2009
- Local students provide festive welcome for Airport users
- Live flight information now available on the web
- Newcastle benefits from increased Jetstar flights
- Flying support for local victims of breast cancer
- Aviation careers set for take-off
- National Volunteers Week
- Airside projects get the finishing touch
- Soaring passenger numbers for 2008
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport is the gateway to Australia’s largest regional economy, with more than $95.6 billion in annual gross regional product and over 59,500 businesses. Jointly owned by City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council, we are governed by an independent, skills-based Board of Directors.