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Adelaide Airport company history timeline

1982

Regular International services began in November 1982 with the construction of a separate International terminal building to accommodate an influx of overseas visitors.

1984

Mr Virgo originally started working at the Adelaide Airport for Ansett in 1984, on the 30th anniversary of the site.

1998

In May 1998, Adelaide Airport Limited purchased the long-term leases of Adelaide Airport and Parafield Airport from the Commonwealth of Australia.

2003

Construction of the $260 million Adelaide Airport Multi User Integrated Terminal – one of South Australia’s largest and most significant privately funded civil infrastructure projects – commenced in November 2003.

2006

By February 17, 2006, the problems had been resolved and the terminal began full operation.

2007

In March 2007 the complex was awarded the world's second best 5 to 15 million passenger category at the Airports Council International awards.

Plans were announced for an expansion of the terminal in July 2007, including more aerobridges and demolition of the old International Terminal.

2015

As at April 2015, the shareholders of Adelaide Airport Limited comprised Unisuper (49%), Statewide (19.5%), Colonial (15.3%), IFM Investors (12.8%), Perron Group (3.4%).

2016

The graphics were installed in December 2016 and were developed by Nicknack, Adelaide Airport’s creative partner.

2019

However, Fiji Airlines announced that they would no longer fly to Adelaide as of 20 July 2019.

2020

In July 2020, Emirates announced their suspension of services to Adelaide Airport due to low demand caused by COVID-19.

2022

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