However, during the 1960s, Australian aircraft manufacturing lost vision, failed to keep pace with developments in Europe and the United States, became uncompetitive, and contracted to the provision of maintenance, and repair and modification work on foreign civil and military aircraft. The industry today is dominated by the manufacture of aircraft components, mainly for large aircraft, repair and maintenance of large aircraft, and spares supply to the general aviation market. Airlines Air transport is used extensively within Australia, with 770 licensed airfields used by 210 regional and international fleets. The major international gateways are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns. International passenger and cargo flights are frequent and reliable.
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Australia is serviced by most of the world s major air carriers, feeding into a well-established domestic network covering the trunk commuter routes. An active regional airline service links regional centers with the capital cities. Most major Australian airports have been privatized and operate on a commercial, profit-oriented basis, competing for passenger and freight revenue. The aviation industry has been deregulated for the past decade. Enter a company name or a portion of the name.