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Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV, ICAO: YMAV) is an airport located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia. It is located to the north of the city of Geelong, and to the southwest of the state's capital city of Melbourne. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Linfox is a transport company established in Australia by Lindsay Fox. ... Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... Moorabool St, Geelongs main street, during Christmas. ... Lara is a semi-rural township in the state of Victoria in Australia. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, â€² â€“ a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, â€² â€“ a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... Base layer of asphalt concrete in a road under construction. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Avalon is a locality in the State of Australia. ... Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place to Be Motto(s): Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Constitutional monarchy Governor David de Kretser Premier Steve Bracks (resigning effective 30th July 2007) (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 37 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Moorabool St, Geelongs main street, during Christmas. ... This article is about a city that serves as a center of government and politics. ... Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ...

The airport is designed to cater for jet aircraft, and comprises a single runway. It is used for scheduled services by Jetstar Airways, and as a heavy maintenance facility by Jetstar's parent company, Qantas.^[2] It is also the site of the biennial Australian International Airshow. Jet aircraft are aircrafts with jet engines. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Jetstar Airways is a low-cost airline based in Melbourne, Australia. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. ... Australian International Airshow is a large airshow held every two years at Avalon Airport near Geelong, Australia. ...

The land on which Avalon Airport lies is part of the Lara Lea escarpment which is bounded by the You Yangs, Corio Bay and Melbourne Water sewage treatment agistment paddocks. The airport continues to fall under the jurisdiction of the Australian Department of Defence. Template:Mtnbox sgftagt |} The sgtetthchjf are a series of fdfgdfdfdfnfdjbn nk nkmf, located 22 km north of Geelong and approximately 55 km south-west of Melbourne. ... Boats on Corio Bay, overlooking Geelong Corio Bay, one of numerous bays in Port Phillip lies in the southwest part of Port Phillip, and is the bay on which abuts Geelong, the second largest city in Victoria, Australia. ... Melbourne Water is the organisation that controls much of the water system in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia including the citys reservoirs, sewerage and drainage system. ... For other uses, see DOD. The Department of Defence is an Australian Department of State. ...

History

Aircraft construction

Avalon Airport was opened in 1953, to cater for the production of military aircraft. Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Previously the Government Aircraft Factory located at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne, had used a runway beside their factory. However, newer jet aircraft required a longer runway length for safe operations, and the Fishermans Bend runway was being encroached upon by development. Land near Lara was purchased by the Commonwealth Government for a new facility. The site of the airport was originally part of the Avalon homestead and sheep station. Port Melbourne is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... Jet aircraft are aircrafts with jet engines. ...

A 10000 ft (3075 metre) runway was built by Country Roads Board,with the first plane landing on April 3, 1953 - a 4 engined Avro Lincoln bomber flown from Fishermans Bend. The Canberra jet bomber was under construction at same time at the new airport. is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A line up of Avro Lincoln B.IIs (B.2) The Avro 694 Lincoln was a British 4-engined heavy bomber of World War II, first flying on June 9, 1944 and entering service in August 1945, too late to be used in action. ... The English Electric Canberra was a first-generation jet bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. ...

In 1985 the Government Aircraft Factory changed it's name to Aerospace Technologies of Australia (ASTA).^[3] Aircraft produced during this time had included the Sabre jet fighter, Jindavik missiles, and Nomad civil aircraft. Under the ASTA banner engines for the Dassault Mirage III jet fighters were produced, as well as assembly of the F/A-18 fighter jets for the RAAF. The North American F-86 Sabre (sometimes called the Sabrejet) was a transonic combat aircraft developed for the US Air Force. ... The GAF Nomad is a twin-engined high-winged STOL aircraft built by the Australian Government Aircraft Factory (GAF). ... The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France by Dassault Aviation during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. ... The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather fighter and attack aircraft. ... The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ...

October 1988 saw ASTA Aircraft Services division take delivery of the first Boeing 747 to Avalon for servicing and maintenance. By December 1993 fifty 747 aircraft had been through the Avalon facility, and 820 people were employed at the site.^[4] The Boeing 747, commonly nicknamed the Jumbo Jet, is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing. ...

On 27 June 1995 Aerospace Technologies of Australia was privatised by the Commonwealth Government, ^[5] selling the aircraft divisions to Rockwell Australia Limited, and the airport operations to Avalon Airport Geelong Pty Ltd.^[6] The ASTA airliner overhauling facility was closed in 1997.^[7] Privatization (sometimes privatisation, denationalization, or — especially in India — disinvestment) is the process of transferring property, from public ownership to private ownership. ...

Pilot training

In 1959, Qantas established a training base at the site, and the runway was extended to cater for jet aircraft, becoming for some years, the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. ...

Training of pilots from Japan's All Nippon Airways commenced at Avalon on September 8, 1993.^[8] All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as ZennikkÅ« ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Hazelton Airlines

Hazelton Airlines commenced flights between Avalon Airport and Sydney in February 1995. 36 seat SAAB 340 aircraft were used for the service. ^[9] The service was discontinued after a short time due to a lack of patronage. Hazelton Airlines was an Australian regional airline which operated until 2001. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4. ...

Private ownership

In 1997 the Australian government decided Avalon was no longer needed and it was leased to Linfox, a company owned by transport tycoon Lindsay Fox. Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Linfox is a transport company established in Australia by Lindsay Fox. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Today

Regular Passenger Transport Services

Jetstar Airways, a low cost subsidiary of Qantas, is the current major user of Avalon Airport. Although its main base is Melbourne Tullamarine, Jetstar's services from Melbourne to Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth operate from Avalon. All other Melbourne services use Tullamarine Airport. Jetstar Airways is a low-cost airline based in Melbourne, Australia. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. ...

Jetstar announced that they would use Avalon as the origin of flights to Sydney, and Brisbane in 2004. Avalon was chosen in preference to Melbourne Airport due to relatively lower operating costs. A new terminal, consisting of three checkin counters and a departure lounge, was constructed to cater for the airline.^[10] Since that time, Avalon Airport has expanded its facilities and is now recognised as a major hub for travel to Melbourne and Geelong. The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, as well as the third largest city in Australia. ... Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine Airport) (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML) is to the north of the city, adjacent to the suburb of Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia. ...

Currently, the only other airline operating passenger services is Sharp Airlines, who operate regional flights to Portland, Victoria.^[11]

Qantas maintenance facility

Avalon is the site of one of Qantas' heavy maintenance and engineering facilities.^[12] The facility opened in the late 1990s, and currently employs 1000 people. ^[13] Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. ...

Other uses

Avalon Airport hosts the Australian International Airshow, which is held every two years. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x720, 146 KB) USAF C-17 Globemaster III. Photo by Gsl at Avalon Airport, Australia, March 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x720, 146 KB) USAF C-17 Globemaster III. Photo by Gsl at Avalon Airport, Australia, March 2005. ... The Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) C-17 Globemaster III is an American strategic airlifter manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, and operated by the United States Air Force, the British Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. ... Australian International Airshow is a large airshow held every two years at Avalon Airport near Geelong, Australia. ...

A Qantas 747-338 (Nalanji Dreaming), which is painted in a colourful aboriginal livery, is currently in long term open-air storage at Avalon Airport.^{[citation needed]}

Future

Avalon Airport was one of three sites being considered as the new site for the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets which are to be moved from West Melbourne to allow development of the Port of Melbourne.^[14] A site in Epping was ultimately chosen as the preferred site. The Melbourne Markets relates to the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market operated by the Melbourne Market Authority. ... West Melbourne may be: West Melbourne, Florida. ... The Port of Melbourne is Australias largest port for containerised and general cargo. ... Epping is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Linfox hopes Avalon Airport will capture 10% of the Melbourne domestic passenger market by 2010, increasing to 20% by 2017. This represents up to 3.4 million passengers each year in the next decade.^[15] Further expansion plans involve international passenger and freight flights to the Asia-Pacific rim and Europe.^[16]

Long haul Malaysian budget airline Air Asia X have expressed interest in operating to Avalon Airport from Kuala Lumpur. The airline is expected to make an announcement regarding its launch destinations in 2007.^[17] There are also plans to build a full-service international terminal if Air Asia X and Jetstar choose to use Avalon for overseas flights.^[18]

Airlines

Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. ... The Boeing 747, commonly nicknamed the Jumbo Jet, is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing. ... Jetstar Airways is a low-cost airline based in Melbourne, Australia. ...

Gallery

See also

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References

^ World Aero Data airport information for YMAV
^ Qantas Opens New Hangar at Avalon. Qantas (7 November 2003). Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
^ Government Aircraft Factories / Aerospace Technologies of Australia. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ AVALON LEADS THE WAY IN AEROSPACE, SAYS GUDE. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ SUPERANNUATION (CSS) CONTINUING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BENEFITS REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) 1995 NO. 349. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ Government Aircraft Factories / Aerospace Technologies of Australia. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ Property Council of Australia - Geelong Fights Back. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ JAPANESE PILOTS' CAREERS SET FOR TAKE OFF AT AVALON. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ GUDE WELCOMES GEELONG AIR LINK TO SYDNEY. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ Government of Victoria (Friday, April 23, 2004). BRACKS VISITS JETSTAR FACILITIES AT AVALON. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
^ [1] Sharp Airlines Flight Schedule from 30 June 2007, Page 1
^ Stephen Moynihan. "Threat to Qantas Melbourne jobs", The Age, March 10, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
^ Geelong Advertiser - Jetstar set to announce more flights from Avalon Airport. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
^ The Age - 'Lindsay Fox's grand plan' - April 15 2004. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.
^ [2] East-West Submission Avalon Airport, Page 1
^ [3] East-West Submission Avalon Airport, Page 2
^ AAP. "Air Asia Eyeing Adelaide, Melbourne", Sydney Morning Herald, May 17, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.
^ Geelong Advertiser. "Air Asia X ready for fly from Avalon", Geelong Advertiser, July 25, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-07-31.

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