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Future-Proofing the Barkly: Airport Development Group Unveils Concept plan for Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub 11/04/2025Future-Proofing the Barkly: Airport Development Group Unveils Concept plan for Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub
Airport Development Group (ADG) recognises the strategic importance of the Barkly region; in particular the vast energy resources of the Beetaloo, the current and future development of critical minerals and rare earths, and the potential need for a logistics hub to support Northern Australia’s Defence requirements. -
Canberra Raiders Connect with Future Indigenous Leaders in Top End 10/04/2025Canberra Raiders Connect with Future Indigenous Leaders in Top End
The Airport Development Group’s (ADG) Indigenous Training Academy (ITA) participated in a unique community engagement event with the Canberra Raiders, showcasing the power of sport to inspire, unite, and build future leaders. Held at TIO Stadium in Darwin, the event provided ADG’s ITA trainees with a special opportunity to attend a Canberra Raiders training session, followed by a photo opportunity with the players.
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Airport Development Group – Welcome the Parramatta Eels as they play their final Competition Game in the Top End 07/04/2025Airport Development Group – Welcome the Parramatta Eels as they play their final Competition Game in the Top End
The Parramatta Eels will return to Darwin this weekend for their final competition match under the long-standing partnership with the Northern Territory Government. In a fitting conclusion, the Eels will face the Canberra Raiders; the same team they played against in the first NRL competition match hosted in Darwin 12 years ago. -
Australian Airports Association Northern Territory Division Meeting: Out of Isolation and Into Innovation 4/4/2025Australian Airports Association Northern Territory Division Meeting: Out of Isolation and Into Innovation
Airport Development Group (ADG) was pleased to host the Australian Airports Association (AAA) Northern Territory Division Meeting on Thursday, 3 April, bringing together airport operators from across the Territory. The event provided a valuable platform for industry leaders to engage with the AAA on strategic priorities, policy updates, and advocacy efforts that shape the future of aviation in Australia. -
Qantas takes off from the top end to Singapore 30/03/2025Qantas takes off from the top end to Singapore
The newest international service will take off from the Northern Territory today with the Flying Kangaroo’s inaugural Darwin-Singapore service departing this afternoon. Adding more than 70,000 seats between Darwin and Singapore, the new Qantas service will provide a one stop option to Asia and Europe, making it the fastest way for Territorians to travel to London. The direct route will also make it easier for international travellers to visit Darwin, saving hours of travel time by no longer having to fly through other Australian capital cities. -
Airport Development Group and Northern Territory Government Represent the Territory at Routes Asia 2025 27/03/2025Airport Development Group and Northern Territory Government Represent the Territory at Routes Asia 2025
Airport Development Group (ADG), in collaboration with the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR), proudly represented the Northern Territory at the Routes Asia 2025 conference in Perth. -
Indonesia AirAsia Touches Down In Darwin. Strengthening Connections between the Top End and Asia 22/03/2025Indonesia AirAsia Touches Down In Darwin. Strengthening Connections between the Top End and Asia
Airport Development Group (ADG) proudly welcomes Indonesia AirAsia’s official touchdown in Darwin today, marking an exciting new chapter in connectivity between the Northern Territory and Asia. The new service bolsters affordable and convenient travel options for Territorians embarking on journeys to Indonesia and beyond. Likewise, Southeast Asian travellers wanting to experience the Northern Territory’s unique culture, landscapes, and world-class tourism experiences now have a wider gateway to the Top End. -
AirAsia expands its presence in Darwin with a new route to Kuala Lumpur 17/03/2025AirAsia expands its presence in Darwin with a new route to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia Malaysia is set to expand its Australian network with the launch of a new direct service from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin, commencing 27 June 2025. This milestone not only strengthens the airline’s commitment to international connectivity but also marks the return of a low-cost carrier linking the Northern Territory to top holiday destinations across Asia. -
Airport Development Group Indigenous Training Academy Announces 2025 Cohort of Trainees 11/02/2025Airport Development Group Indigenous Training Academy Announces 2025 Cohort of Trainees
Airport Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of trainees participating in the Indigenous Training Academy (ITA) program. Seven participants from the Northern Territory will embark on a transformative journey through the ITA, with traineeships in hospitality, and business. -
The Northern Territory opens up with Jetstar announcing new Darwin to Gold Coast route 05/02/2025The Northern Territory opens up with Jetstar announcing new Darwin to Gold Coast route
Airport Development Group is thrilled to support Jetstar’s new Darwin to Gold Coast route which has been made possible with the support of the Northern Territory Government’s Territory Aviation Attraction Scheme (TAAS). Jetstar will operate four direct flights per week on its Airbus A320 aircraft, with the inaugural flight being 26 June 2025. -
Alice Springs to Cairns direct flights take off: Connecting Central Australia to tropical Far North Queensland and the world 03/02/2025Alice Springs to Cairns direct flights take off: Connecting Central Australia to tropical Far North Queensland and the world
Central Australia is set to enjoy improved air access with Airnorth announcing a new direct service between Alice Springs and Cairns, providing a significant boost for businesses, residents, and tourism operators. -
Airport Development Group and Qantas enter into long term agreements 21/01/2025Airport Development Group and Qantas enter into long term agreements
Airport Development Group (ADG) is pleased to announce the signing of long-term agreements with Qantas, securing a five-year partnership covering Darwin International Airport and Alice Springs Airport. -
Indonesia AirAsia Returns to the Northern Territory 08/01/2025Indonesia AirAsia Returns to the Northern Territory
Direct services between Darwin and Bali will commence 22 March 2025 with three direct flights per week, offering a world of great value travel across Asia and beyond. Indonesia AirAsia is set to reconnect the Northern Territory with Asia, resuming three direct flights per week between Darwin and Bali from 22 March 2025. Tickets are on sale now, with fares starting from just AUD $189. -
Marking 50 years since Cyclone Tracy: Honouring resilience and reflecting on Darwin Airport’s role in recovery 19/12/2024Marking 50 years since Cyclone Tracy: Honouring resilience and reflecting on Darwin Airport’s role in recovery
Throughout this month we have paused to remember a defining moment in Darwin’s history – the devastation of Cyclone Tracy, which struck in the early hours on Christmas Day in 1974. This catastrophic event left an indelible mark on the city, claiming 71 lives, injuring more than 600 people and destroying nearly 80 per cent of the community. -
Airport supports growth of kids with diverse needs through new riding helmets 13/09/2024Airport supports growth of kids with diverse needs through new riding helmets
Riding for the Disabled Top End (RDA) has received 30 new helmets, and 6 pairs of riding boots thanks to Airport Development Group’s inaugural Community Grants Program. The helmets and boots, which need to be replaced every 5 years, are important safety equipment for participants in RDA’s programs, which allow people with diverse abilities to learn new life skills and achieve personal growth through equestrian activities. -
Response to the Australia Institute Billboard Request 20/08/2024Response to the Australia Institute Billboard Request
Airport Development Group (ADG) can confirm that we did not approve the request from The Australia Institute to advertise on our billboard. An ADG spokesperson said that as a matter of policy, ADG maintains a neutral stance on public opinion matters, in recognition of the diverse perspectives held by our international and domestic audiences. -
Malaysia Flight MH128 diverted to Alice Springs Airports due to technical issues 20/08/2024Malaysia Flight MH128 diverted to Alice Springs Airports due to technical issues
Airport Development Group (ADG) confirms that Malaysia Flight MH128, from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, was diverted to Alice Springs Airport today due to technical issues. -
Airport Development Group continues support and sponsorship of the 2024 Top End T20 Series 02/08/2024Airport Development Group continues support and sponsorship of the 2024 Top End T20 Series
Airport Development Group (ADG) is pleased to announce its continued support and sponsorship of NT Cricket’s Top End T20 Series, set to begin on Friday 9 August in Darwin. The Top End T20 is the signature event of the Cricket 365 program, showcasing winter cricket in Darwin’s perfect dry season conditions and the Northern Territory as the only place in Australia that plays cricket 365 days a year. -
Airport Development Group statement on global network outage 19/07/2024Airport Development Group statement on global network outage
Darwin International Airport (DIA), like other airports, is managing the impacts of a global IT network outage. Flight delays are anticipated. Passengers should contact their airline to confirm the status of their flight before travelling to the airport. -
BASS takes off at Darwin International Airport 14/05/2024BASS takes off at Darwin International Airport
Interstate festivalgoers get their first taste of BASSINTHEGRASS when they land in Darwin this week. Starting this week, local BASSINTHEGRASS artists are giving travellers a glimpse into what’s to come with a series of performances throughout the afternoon and into the night every day in the lead up to the main event on Saturday 18 May. -
Gold Coast Suns get ready to light up the Top End 09/05/2024Gold Coast Suns get ready to light up the Top End
The Gold Coast Suns touch down at Darwin International Airport today ahead of their back to back Territory tussles. The 2024 season is well on its way, and the Suns will be vying for a possible spot in the top 8 when they take on North Melbourne this Saturday at TIO Stadium. The Suns stick around in the Top End to take on season standout Geelong the following Thursday on the same turf. -
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)..... -
Gurambai Cultural Trail now open 26/04/2024Gurambai Cultural Trail now open
The Airport Development Group’s (ADG) new and improved trail at the Gurambai Creek (also known as Rapid Creek) is now open to the public. The Gurambai Cultural Trail provides improvements to the amenity, safety, accessibility and useability of the previously degraded track, whilst creating an opportunity to honour the cultural significance of the area. -
Darwin International Airport welcomes Parramatta Eels to the Top End 17/04/2024Darwin International Airport welcomes Parramatta Eels to the Top End
The Parramatta Eels touch down in the Top End today for their annual Darwin home game. Arriving via Darwin International Airport, the Eels will be readying themselves to take on the Redcliffe Dolphins at TIO Stadium on Friday 19 April. -
Airnorth launches direct flights to Perth from Alice Springs 25/03/2024Airnorth launches direct flights to Perth from Alice Springs
Alice Springs and Perth will be connected non stop for the first time with Airnorth launching direct services between the two cities today. Territorians will have the opportunity to travel directly to Perth from Central Australia, with Airnorth launching 3 return services departing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. -
New Qantas route from Darwin to Singapore 17/01/2024New Qantas route from Darwin to Singapore
International travel is about to get easier with Qantas announcing a new route from Darwin to Singapore. The new international aviation route from Darwin to Singapore will operate 5 times a week from Darwin from 9 December 2024, increasing to daily from March 2025. -
Alice Springs Airport celebrates Bonza launch in Red Centre with ‘Land to sky’ cake 24/01/2024Alice Springs Airport celebrates Bonza launch in Red Centre with ‘Land to sky’ cake
Land to sky was the inspiration for Alice Springs Airport’s cake to celebrate the launch of Australia’s newest low cost airline, Bonza, in Alice Springs. Bonza is the first low cost carrier to service Alice Springs since 2014 and to celebrate the momentous occasion, the Airport Development Group (ADG) team at Alice Springs Airport came together with the idea to capture the spirit and wonder of Central Australia. -
Darwin International Airport takes off for Christmas 23/12/2023Darwin International Airport takes off for Christmas
Darwin International Airport is taking off for Christmas, with over 100,000 passengers passing through the airport in the weeks surrounding Christmas.The busiest days are expected to be this Friday 22 December and Saturday 23 December with around 6,000 passengers moving through the terminal as people travel to reconnect with family for the holidays. -
Inaugural Bonza flight arrives in Darwin 30/11/2023Inaugural Bonza flight arrives in Darwin
Airport Development Group is thrilled to officially welcome Australia’s newest domestic airline Bonza to Darwin. Bonza’s inaugural flight from the Sunshine Coast arrived at Darwin International Airport last night. Passengers were treated to a midnight pyjama party and crocs and snakes were on hand to greet visitors in a special Territory-style welcome. -
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. -
Emergency Exercise at Darwin Airport Aims to Improve Safety & Teamwork 15/08/2023Emergency Exercise at Darwin Airport Aims to Improve Safety & Teamwork
Darwin International Airport (DIA) and RAAF Darwin will be conducting a joint emergency exercise to assess the response to and validate the Aerodrome Emergency Plan on Wednesday 16 August. The mock exercise will bring together more than 60 DIA Operations and RAAF personnel, and emergency responders. -
Runway works to set to begin at Darwin Airport 13/08/2023Runway works to set to begin at Darwin Airport
A significant package of resurfacing works for the runways at RAAF Base Darwin and Darwin International Airport will begin this week and continue until late 2024. The $200 million works program will help support military and civilian air traffic into the Northern Territory to at least 2040. -
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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