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Airport Development Group statement on council rates 30/04/2024Airport Development Group statement on council rates
Darwin International Airport (DIA) is on Commonwealth land and is therefore governed by the lease with the Australian Government and the Airports Act 1996 (the Act)..... -
2023 Master Plan outlines major airport investments to accommodate significant passenger growth and infrastructure development 22/09/20232023 Master Plan outlines major airport investments to accommodate significant passenger growth and infrastructure development
Airport Development Group has today released the Darwin International (DIA) Preliminary Draft 2023 Master Plan. It focuses on significant infrastructure investment to support growth with passenger numbers through DIA predicted to reach between 3.7 and 5.5 million annually by 2043. -
ADG Investing to Transform Darwin International Airport Terminal 19th May 2023ADG Investing to Transform Darwin International Airport Terminal
Airport Development Group (ADG) is investing more than $11m to transform the Darwin International Airport terminal. -
Delays to New Water Parking Bay Development Due to Large Reptiles 1st April 2023Delays to New Water Parking Bay Development Due to Large Reptiles
The construction of a new water parking bay, specifically designed to accommodate amphibian aircraft and due to be completed in early April, has been delayed due to unexpected interest from locals.
Work on the parking bay commenced in December 2022 and when completed will allow DIA to conduct maintenance, repairs, and testing on up to three amphibian aircraft at one time.
But interest from locals has pushed completion of the project back from the original date of early April 2023. -
ADG Unveils 8 New Pool Villas and Honourees Named 15th February 2023ADG Unveils 8 New Pool Villas and Honourees Named
Airport Development Group’s (ADG) redevelopment of the Mercure and Novotel hotels has reached another milestone, with the unveiling of eight new pool villas. Each of the 5-star villas is named after a prominent Territorian, and a smoking ceremony was held on site to recognise the importance of the occasion. -
Application Open for ADG's Indigenous Training Academy 7th February 2023Application Open for ADG's Indigenous Training Academy
Applications are now open for Airport Development Group’s Indigenous Training Academy. The Academy was established in 2022 at ADG’s Mercure and Novotel Hotel Resort complex and offers nationally recognised qualifications. A 12-month program is offered, with trainees having a maximum 24 months to complete the qualification. The program includes 6 hours of training and a minimum 20 hours per week work at the hotels. -
Water Tower set for Indigenous Art Makeover 2nd August 2022Water Tower set for Indigenous Art Makeover
The 41 metre water tower located at the entry to the Mercure Hotel will be painted with Larrakia dreamtime stories by prominent Indigenous artist Tony Lee, and is set to become the tallest Indigenous artwork in Australia. -
ADG and NT Cricket sponsorship continue 1st July 2022ADG and NT Cricket sponsorship continue
Northern Territory Cricket and Airport Development Group (ADG) today announced their renewed partnership incorporating NT Cricket’s Cricket 365 program. -
ADG Welcomes New Food & Beverage Partner to Airports 29th June 2022ADG Welcomes New Food & Beverage Partner to Airports
A 10-year partnership agreement between Airport Development Group (ADG) and SSP will bring exciting new food and beverage offerings to both Darwin International Airport (DIA) and Alice Springs Airport (ASA) from 1 July, 2022. -
Resort on Track to Deliver World Class Experience 16th May 2022Resort on Track to Deliver World Class Experience
Airport Development Group (ADG) is on track to create a world class destination resort adjacent to Darwin International Airport, with a further substantial investment confirmed for stage 2. -
Boost for Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct 13th April 2022Boost for Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct
Airport Development Group (ADG) has welcomed funding from the Federal Government for the next stage in the development of an Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct at Darwin International Airport (DIA). -
Traveller Advice 8th April 2022Traveller Advice
Airport Development Group (ADG), owners of Darwin and Alice Springs Airports, is reminding travellers to allow extra time to move through the airport during the school holidays and Easter. -
New Fuel Storage Facility a Step Closer 8th March 2022New Fuel Storage Facility a Step Closer
Airport Development Group (ADG) has today confirmed they are a step closer to commencing construction of a new 80 megalitre diesel storage facility and fuel pipeline to be built at Darwin’s East Arm, adjacent to the existing Vopak and Crowley facilities. The East Arm location will provide direct shipping and truck access. -
Darwin International Airport Development Wins National Award 21st November 2021Darwin International Airport Development Wins National Award
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has just been announced winner of the prestigious Australian Airports Association (AAA) Award for a major commercial development in its precinct. -
Darwin International Airport Welcomes Restart of International Travel Route 1st November 2021Darwin International Airport Welcomes Restart of International Travel Route
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has today welcomed the restart of international travel, with the first non-stop commercial flight operated by Qantas departing for London. -
Majority of travellers back plan to reopen Australia 9th September 2021Majority of travellers back plan to reopen Australia
Four in five Australian travellers say border closures should not exist once the nation reaches 80% of double vaccinations according to new research commissioned by the Australian Airports Association (AAA). -
Travel Gateway Winners Announced. 28th July 2021Travel Gateway Winners Announced.
Airport Development Group (ADG) has announced winners in their Travel Gateway website competition; with them major $10,000 cash prize and $5,000 travel voucher prize awarded. -
Travel Gateway 16th June 2021Travel Gateway
Airport Development Group (ADG) is inviting photographers and videographers, amateur or professional, to share their most memorable travel experiences in the NT and Kimberley for their chance to win part of a $25k cash and travel voucher prize pool. -
Media Release - Solar Investment 29th March 2021Media Release - Solar Investment
Works on a 4 megawatt solar rooftop array across four businesses operating within Airport Development Group’s (ADG) 311 hectare Darwin International Airport (DIA) site commenced today. -
Airport Development Group Makes New Appointment 5th March 2021Airport Development Group Makes New Appointment
Airport Development Group (ADG) has today announced the appointment of Robert Porter to the position of Executive General Manager Operations. -
Airport Development Group to Establish World Class Tropical Resort in Darwin 3rd March 2021Airport Development Group to Establish World Class Tropical Resort in Darwin
Airport Development Group (ADG) plans to create a world class destination resort in Darwin, with the redevelopment of the Mercure Darwin Airport Resort and Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel to commence immediately. -
NT Travel Sentiment Remains High 22nd February 2021NT Travel Sentiment Remains High
The Northern Territory is leading the way in a Tourism Australia state-by-state travel sentiment survey. -
Darwin International Airport Earns International Health Accreditation 21st February 2021Darwin International Airport Earns International Health Accreditation
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has received international recognition for the implementation of stringent health measures they have in place to ensure the safety of all passengers, visitors and staff. -
Alice Springs Airport Earns ACI Accreditation 01st Januray 2021Alice Springs Airport Earns ACI Accreditation
Alice Springs Airport (ASA) has received accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) for health measures and practices that are in place at the airport to combat COVID-19. -
Alice Springs Airport Releases Master Plan 01st Januray 2021Alice Springs Airport Releases Master Plan
Alice Springs Airports’ (ASA) 20-year Master Plan has been approved by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon. Michael McCormack, MP.
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