Australia's Aviation Ambitions
Thursday 12th March 2026
overview:
What’s powering the growth of Australia’s aviation sector today - and where is it headed next?
Join our hosts and analysts, John Grant and Deirdre Fulton, alongside Simon Westaway (CEO of the Australian Airports Association) as they unpack the latest trends shaping Australia's aviation market, exploring capacity growth, evolving travel patterns, and the challenges influencing the industry's next chapter.
We'll explore:
- What is driving growth in Australia's air capacity right now?
- How has the landscape for travel at home and abroad changed in the last decade?
- What challenges lie ahead for the industry?
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Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 08:00 GMT / 19:00 AEDT
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Meet the panel
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John Grant
CHIEF ANALYST, OAG
As our Chief Analyst, John Grant has a wealth of experience across the global aviation industry and provides expert commentary on market developments for OAG, making connections between what the data is telling us and the trends and events occurring in the sector.
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Deirdre Fulton
PARTNER, MIDAS AVIATION
Deirdre Fulton has worked on numerous global airport projects, including helping airports to understand and develop their market positions, assessing potential revenue streams, and helping them engage with existing and new customers.
SIMON WESTAWAY
CEO, AUSTRALIAN AIRPORTS ASSOCIATION
Simon Westaway is amongst Australia’s most experienced executive business strategy and corporate advisers and has worked inside some of Australia’s most prominent organisations.
As CEO of the leading national peak industry body, the Australian Airports Association, Simon works on behalf of the nation’s $105bn airports sector.