Aviation Opportunities

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport is the gateway to one of Australia’s most sought-after holiday destinations and the picturesque northern New South Wales region. As the sixth busiest international airport in Australia and the second largest in Queensland and New South Wales, it plays a pivotal role in driving tourism and travel.

Uniquely positioned on the Queensland–New South Wales border, Gold Coast Airport offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility for millions of passengers each year.
 

Townsville Airport

Townsville Airport serves as a vital gateway for the region’s tourism, mining, and defence sectors, and provides direct access to fly-in, fly-out opportunities across the North East and North West minerals provinces.

As Australia’s 11th busiest airport, it connects the largest city in northern Australia to both domestic and international markets. A major regional transport hub for business and leisure travellers, Townsville Airport plays a central role in supporting economic growth and long-term development across the region. 
 

Mount Isa Airport

Mount Isa Airport services one of the most valuable, mineral-rich regions in the world and is the pulse of the local community. Located 8 kilometres from the city, it supports the mining sector, fly-in fly-out operations, and the broader regional economy, while providing essential connections to healthcare, education and other critical services.

Mount Isa Airport enables business, leisure, and FIFO travel to major Australian cities and beyond. It is a lifeline for the community, underpinning social and economic wellbeing and keeping North-West Queensland connected, prosperous and accessible. 
 

Longreach Airport

Longreach Airport is the gateway for the Outback, servicing the central west Queensland region. Located just two kilometres from the town centre, it serves the Central West region, including Longreach, Winton, and Barcaldine.

Steeped in aviation history, Longreach Airport is part of the community's fabric, encouraging tourism, trade, and connections. It plays a vital role in enabling business, leisure, and essential travel, providing access to major Australian cities and beyond. By linking people, businesses and communities, Longreach Airport underpins economic activity, social wellbeing, and the ongoing growth of Outback Queensland. 

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we are committed to building strong, collaborative partnerships that deliver long-term, sustainable growth. Across our four airports, Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa, and Longreach, we’re dedicated to supporting both new and existing airline partners to achieve mutual success and drive sustainable growth.

We understand that in today’s competitive aviation landscape, lasting success requires working hand-in-hand with airlines, the tourism sector, trade partners and government agencies. Together, we ensure our airports not only maintain essential air services but also contribute meaningfully to the economic and social growth of the regions they serve.

QAL’s partnership approach includes the development of attractive incentive packages for new routes and capacity growth. These initiatives, often supported by government marketing funds, are designed to create value for airlines, passengers and the communities our airports serve.

By working collaboratively, we foster opportunities that support airline growth, enhance connectivity and strengthen regional economies. 

Adam Rowe

Chief Commercial Officer

Adam joined QAL in 2017 as General Manager Business Development and Marketing, before moving into the role of Executive General Manager Business Development and Marketing in July 2018 and Chief Commercial Officer in August 2021. Adam is responsible for driving both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue, working with airline partners and tourism bodies to grow domestic and international capacity across QAL’s ports and maximising non-aeronautical revenue with precinct partners including retail, food and beverage, parking and ground transport. Adam has held a number of senior management and executive roles within the airline industry, working for Virgin Australia and Tigerair, and brings almost 15 years’ experience to this role.

Amanda Byrne

General Manager Aviation Business Development

With more than 20 years of aviation industry expertise, Amanda leads the retention and growth of airline capacity across Queensland Airports Limited’s four ports: Gold Coast Airport, Townsville Airport, Mount Isa Airport, and Longreach Airport. Amanda works closely with airline partners, tourism organisations, local governments, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth for current routes and explore new opportunities on the horizon.

Antonie Baradel

Aviation Business Development Manager

Antonie brings nine years of airline experience to the team, having previously held roles in Pricing at Qatar Airways and in Revenue and Cargo Management at British Airways. As part of our Aviation Business Development team, Antonie is focused on driving the retention and growth of airline routes and capacity at Gold Coast Airport, contributing to the success of our Aviation Strategy.

Craig DeGee

Aviation Business Development Analyst

Craig is a seasoned aviation and tourism professional with over 20 years of experience in business development, data analytics, and operational strategy. As an Aviation Business Development Analyst at Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), he drives growth by leveraging market insights, optimising airline partnerships, and identifying new opportunities. Previously, Craig held roles at LifeFlight Australia and Virgin Australia Airlines, managing aviation operations, network integrity, and crisis response. 

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