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NBN Co starts connecting up Australian airports
Reveals more about complex premises that won’t be ready by June.
Mar 4 2020 12:45PM
Jetstar hit by nationwide airport IT outage
Updated: Affected systems coming back online.
Dec 10 2019 9:43AM
Border Force autopsy reveals cause of IT outage at Aussie airports
Faulty hardware, incorrect configuration blamed for April fail.
Oct 15 2019 7:15AM
Border Force IT outage causes delays at Australian airports
Agencies working to resurrect systems.
Apr 29 2019 8:24AM
Airservices moves to link up airport data flows
Calls for new integration platform.
Mar 22 2019 6:00AM
US to ban large electronic devices in foreign plane cabins
Concerned about terrorism.
Mar 21 2017 10:59AM
Aussie pilots and airports want a drone register
Plus safety restrictions in firmware of heavier drones.
Dec 20 2016 11:53AM
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Zero-touch, passport-free arrivals coming to an airport near you
How Immigration will eliminate paper from arrivals.
Dec 20 2016 6:45AM
Immigration shoots for faster, easier traveller processing
Seeks partner for new platform following proof-of-concept.
Jul 29 2015 3:19PM
CASA prepares to introduce new drone rules
Despite opposition from airports.
Jun 9 2015 12:02PM
Australia set to collect more biometric data at airports
Committee rubberstamps government bill.
Jun 9 2015 10:44AM
Australia to roll out facial recognition in airports
Customs switches vendors, hands $18m deal to Vision-Box.
Apr 23 2015 4:03PM
Brisbane Airport trials digital departure card
QR codes used to simplify process for outgoing travellers.
Mar 24 2015 11:38AM
Committee rules against expanding biometric data collection
Privacy inquiry needed first.
Oct 17 2014 12:03PM
SmartGates to be expanded into airport departures
Australian airports to share 62 new terminals.
Sep 5 2014 10:42AM
Mobile lobby blames federal laws for dodgy airport reception
Carriers finding it too hard to build towers on federal land.
Aug 29 2014 12:17PM
Customs to pilot new border clearance system
Automated, biometric future for travellers.
Jul 21 2014 1:20PM
Airports want tighter rules for small drones
Concerned about proposed removal of licenses.
Jun 20 2014 1:37PM
Final suppliers compete for Customs e-gate deal
Two-year trial of upgraded airport tech.
May 27 2014 11:00AM
INTAS glitch shutters flights at Melbourne Airport
New system causes delays.
Dec 16 2013 11:45AM
