FEDERAL Government support will continue for Australia’s aviation industry, with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Transport Michael McCormack yesterday announcing the range of initiatives currently supporting the sector would be extended.
The Domestic Aviation Network Support program will be extended to 30 Sep to maintain connectivity on major domestic routes and the government will enter into new contracts with airlines to cover operating shortfalls on a minimum number of flights on key routes.
The Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) program will also be pushed out from 30 Sep to 31 Dec, in a move to ensure regional communities continue to receive essential air services and the Government will continue to cover shortfalls for a limited number of regional services.
A range of measures under the $715 million Australian Airline Financial Relief Package will also be continued, including ongoing refunds and fee waivers for aviation fuel excise, Airservices charges on domestic airline operations and domestic and regional aviation security charges.
The $100 million Regional Airlines Funding Assistance program will be extended until 31 Dec or until allocated funds are exhausted, and leased federal airports will be able to seek partial relief from land tax charges to 31 Dec.
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