Perth Airport is all set to invest $53 million to support the growth of aviation sector. Part one of the plan is to build a new $23 million maintenance hangar and apron facilities for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), the group’s regional and charter airline operator. Perth Airport is eyeing a strong passenger recovery and is expecting the passenger footfalls to climb up with the approaching holiday season. In February 2023, Perth Airport handled 1.07 million passengers, 31% above pre-COVID levels, and 30% travelled on regional and FIFO flights. Kate Holsgrove, Acting CEO, Perth Airport said: “Growth in FIFO and

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