Mr David Nye | Manager Aviation Business Development
Newcastle Airport

In 2006 David bought almost 20 years of aviation experience with him to Australia. David spent over 11 years with Cathay Pacific Airways, with roles in London including Sales and Marketing Manager, as well as an overseas posting to Indonesia, leading teams in commercial and operational environments. He was also instrumental in the development of Qatar Airways in the UK from 2001, raising their profile from the new kid on the block to an established and respected airline in the UK and European marketplace. David went on to manage Qatar’s operation in the Maldives before setting up its commercial and operational base in Singapore prior to its inaugural flight in December 2003. Prior to his move to Australia David spent a successful year with London City Airport based regional airline, VLM Airlines. A highly profitable niche carrier flying business routes across Northern Europe. As Regional Manger UK David was responsible for the airlines largest market and operational base, and the airlines success was recognized in 2006 when VLM Airlines was awarded the world’s best Regional Airline in the “Air Transport World” magazine annual awards. His global view of the airline business and senior managerial experience meant when he was planning to relocate to Australia his services were quickly snapped up by 2005 Australian Regional Airport of the Year, Newcastle Airport, as Corporate Affairs Manager. With recent developments in the Australian domestic market as well as the potential for International routes to and from Newcastle, David’s role is to market the airport and the major tourism regions surrounding it, to existing carriers and potential operators looking for a low cost, alternative gateway in New South Wales.