Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown Records Solid Jet Movements in Q1

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown has seen solid growth in jet movements in the first quarter of 2009. The Airport is a Code 3C airport capable of handing the majority of turbo prop and a wide range of Code 3C jet aircraft.

"The numbers of jet and turbo prop aircraft using has remained steady and increased on last year's figures for the first quarter of 2009. In just two months 30 different types of Code 3C jet aircraft used the Airport," said Mr Kim Ellis, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown.

"This is slightly up on prior years and reflects the demands of growing Sydney for freight, emergency, government agencies and authorities, as well as private charter operations.

"There are numerous jets and turbo prop aircraft located at Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown. The state of the art Cessna Mustang, Cessna Citation 10 are modern corporate executive jets operates regularly from Bankstown, along with Challenger CL 604 and the 30-seater long range Bombardier Global Express aircraft.

"Corporate aviation is an important part of our aviation business at Bankstown. This sector use a range of jets and turbo prop aircraft, including Cessnas, Raytheon, Beech, Bombardier and others such as the ATR-42 aircraft used by Toll for the regional freight operations and the streamlined Metroliners.

"Our approved Master Plan has used the BAe-146 as the design Code 3C aircraft for our airport. These Code 3C aircraft has a much quieter noise profile from earlier models, which benefits the community and aircraft operator with operating efficiencies.

"Jet operations at Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown provide a critical service for thousands of people and businesses in regional centres all across New South Wales, with government agencies, medical services and freight operations delivering goods and services from Bankstown Airport each day.

"Regular jet operations from Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown include private operators and high end charter companies such as Aeromil Pacific, Professional Jet Services and SkyPac. We receive many visiting jets from intra and interstate choosing to fly to Bankstown for convenience and operational efficiencies.

"There are many Turbo Prop operators based at Bankstown from Toll's freight aircraft to tourism charter and freight operator Pionair. Bankstown is a centre of excellence for Turbo Prop and Jet maintenance with many operators coming to the airport for scheduled service and maintenance," concluded Mr Ellis.

About Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown
Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown is located in the centre of metropolitan Sydney, in close proximity to the Sydney Central Business District and Western Sydney business hubs. Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown is an exceptional business location with a thriving business park as well as operating one of Australia's premier general aviation airports. Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown is a major centre of economic activity generating employment for 6,000 people, it makes a significant contribution to the local economy.
For more information visit www.sydneymetroairport.com.au
Media Information: Meredith Laverty +61414-523-060

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