This Report represents part of a full-scale study by BTE, at the direction of the Minister for Transport, of the development requirements for Brisbane Airport. The full report will be issued at a later date and will present a detailed examination of the civil aviation requirements of the region and the appropriate expansion/replacement program.

• Brisbane Airport: Interim Report on International Terminal
  
  report_009.pdf
  (848.82 KB)

In this report two alternatives for the provision of international facilities at Townsville Airport are assessed in benefit-cost terms. Unquantifiable factors are considered in conjunction with economic benefits and costs.

• Townsville Airport: Economic Evaluation of Proposed lnternational Facilities
  
  report_024.pdf
  (9.08 MB)

This Report was prepared in response to a Ministerial reference relating to the feasibility of the introduction of duty free shopping for inward-bound passengers at Australian international air passenger terminals.

Some of the major conclusions of this report are based on a simple conceptual model of duty-free shops which is described in detail in Appendix 2 of the Report.

• Inwards Duty Free Shopping at Australian International Air Terminals: An Economic Evaluation
  
  report_045.pdf
  (3.39 MB)

This Paper discusses the aviation regulatory system in the United States and its effects on the airline industry there. It concentrates on the domestic passenger market as this is the area currently under review in Australia. Air cargo is briefly considered but there is no discussion of changes in international aviation policy.

• Deregulation of the Domestic Airline Industry in the United States
  
  ip_016.pdf
  (5.15 MB)

BTCE undertook this study to identify and analyse the factors which have influenced the supply and demand for air services on the Australia-Japan route and to examine the future prospects for the route. The study examined the factors which influence the Japanese overseas travel market, such as government policies, the supply of aviation infrastructure, the structure of the Japanese tour consolidation industry and the conduct of the airlines operating on the route. It also examined how the prices of holiday packages to Australia compared with similar packages to competing destinations.

• The Japan–Australia Air Route
  
  wp_005.pdf
  (6.72 MB)

This report analyses the historical trends and current issues facing the international aviation industry and comments on possible future developments in international aviation.

• International Aviation: Trends and Issues
  
  report_086.pdf
  (42.77 MB)

This Working Paper explains why sound demand elasticities are of key importance to any assessment of the impact on passenger demand of changes to air services or aviation infrastructure. Using quarterly data from 1986 to 1993, the study provides updated and disaggregated estimates for Australia international travel markets through the development of econometric demand models. Twelve markets are examined: Australia-Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, New Zealand and the United States of America. The demand characteristics of different nationalities and passengers travelling for different purposes are identified and incorporated into the analysis.

• Demand Elasticities for Air Travel to and from Australia
  
  wp_020.pdf
  (10.49 MB)

This Paper has been produced to inform debate on an issue of growing significance in the aviation industry. The increasing incidence of code sharing between airlines has met with a mixed reception within the industry and government circles. It has been criticised as a form of consumer deception; it has been seen as a force both for and against competitive markets and improved service quality; and it has been pursued by airlines as a service and profit maximising strategy.

• Code Sharing in International Aviation: a Discussion Paper
  
  wp_021.pdf
  (3.66 MB)

These reports summarise annual (calendar or financial year) international aircraft, passenger, freight and mail movements, flights, available seats, seat load factors and airline market shares. Details are provided for airline, country, city pair and airport.

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• Monthly Reports and Data

These files contain international time series data covering operated flights and seats by airport, city pair, airline, route, country and region.