ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT CORPORATION

 20th. November 1998

 Editor
 "Pensinula Post"
 12-11-98
 Author:     Mr Bob Wright


 Dear Sir,
         
 I refer to the article "Aerodrome Set to Grow" Page 1, Pensinula Post, November 12.

 The Article begins:-

 "Redcliffe Aerodrome could be upgraded next year to cater for an expected influx of
 operators vacating Archerfield Airport which is expected to close soon..." 
         
 Your readers will be pleased to know that Archerfield which has played a central role
 in the development of aviation remains the premier general aviation airport in
 Queensland. It is also the busiest airport in Queensland. In terms of aircraft
 movements it handles approximately 100,000 more per annum than Brisbane
 Domestic and International combined. It is a vital part of the infrastructure of South
 East Queensland. The Commonwealth, in consultation with the State Government
 and Brisbane City Council, has ensured its future through the terms of the process
 under which the airport was recently privatised.

 Archerfield Airport Corporation is committed to the revitalisation of General Aviation
 at Archerfield. The Corporation has budgeted over ten million dollars for upgrade
 and development of facilities under our Development Plan, which is now being
 finalised and will be released early in the New Year.

 It is true that at least two Aerodromes in South East Queensland may close in the next
 twenty years. Archerfield is not one of them, We look forward to a rejuvenated and
 expanded Archerfield with reduced charges and improved services.

 Now that Privatisation is out of the way it is back to business - not the subsidised
 business of the past, but business which seeks to excel in a competitive environment.

 Yours sincerely,

 Gavin Bird
 ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT CORPORATION