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Ash plume could affect flights around Australia from tomorrow
20-06-2011 - Volcanic ash from a Chilean volcano which has travelled around the world for a second time is expected to affect flights in Adelaide from tomorrow morning (21 June). With the assistance of the Bureau of Meteorology, Airservices Australi... Read More »
Audio grabs - volcanic ash update (16 June)
16-06-2011 - Grabs provided by Airservices spokesperson Amanda Palmer. These are available for download by registered media. For use today (Thursday 16 June). Airservices spokesperson Amanda Palmer-ash-16 June-grab1: “There’s good news... Read More »
Ash clears in Perth and Tasmania but NZ flights still affected
16-06-2011 - The dense, low level ash cloud that affected flights in and out of Perth Airport overnight (15 June) has now cleared. The ash began to dissipate late last night, with many operators resuming some services from first thing this morning. ... Read More »
Audio grabs - volcanic ash update (15 June)
15-06-2011 - Grabs provided by Airservices spokesperson Matthew Wardell. These are available for download by registered media. For use today (Wednesday 15 June) Airservices spokesperson Matthew Wardell-ash-15 June-grab1: "Our national operations c... Read More »
Perth on volcanic ash watch
15-06-2011 - Meteorologists and air traffic management officers are closely monitoring a large body of volcanic ash approaching Perth from the south-west today. The ash is expected affect flights to and from Western Australia as early as thi... Read More »
Audio grabs - volcanic ash update (14 June)
14-06-2011 - Grabs provided by Airservices spokesperson Matthew Wardell For use today (Tuesday 14 June until 1830 AEST) We are currently monitoring the progress of ash through Australian airspace and we expect its impacts to be felt for at least th... Read More »
Volcanic ash disruptions spread to Adelaide
14-06-2011 - Ash is continuing to affect airspace in south-eastern Australia, with impacts predicted to continue for some days. While the bulk of the ash plume remains to the south of the Australian mainland, Tasmania, Adelaide and parts of New Zeal... Read More »
Temporary radar construction to begin in Cairns
14-06-2011 - A transportable radar which previously provided service at Melbourne and Sydney airports is due to arrive at Machans Beach on Monday (20 June). The radar will be used by Airservices Australia to provide important air traffic surveillanc... Read More »
UPDATE: Volcanic ash disruptions
13-06-2011 - An ash cloud from a Chilean volcano has expanded to cover all of Tasmania and parts of southern Victoria overnight. Airservices Australia network status update: For media enquiries contact ... Read More »
Volcanic ash affecting flights in Australian airspace
12-06-2011 - Volcanic ash from a Chilean volcano which has travelled around the world and has started to affect some flights in southern Australia and New Zealand may affect air traffic for the next few days. Read More »
User preferred routes launched between Melbourne and Auckland
09-06-2011 - Airlines flying between Melbourne and Auckland in either direction are now able to fly user preferred routes (UPRs) for the first time, increasing efficiency and reducing emissions. The implementation of UPRs by Airservices and Airways ... Read More »
Upgrade of 15-year-old radar set to enhance safety at Sydney Airport
07-06-2011 - Airservices has commissioned an upgraded $6 million terminal area radar at Australia’s busiest airport. Located airside at Sydney Airport, the upgrade is part of Airservices national $80 million Mode S Terminal Area Radar (AMSTAR)... Read More »
Airservices navigation aid checks boost passenger safety
03-06-2011 - Airservices Flight Inspection Service (FIS) will visit locations nationally this June checking air navigation aids are operating correctly for the safe passage of general aviation passengers and crew. Accuracy checks of these ground-bas... Read More »
Positioning Australian aviation for the future
02-06-2011 - The challenge presented by ongoing growth in the Australian aviation industry was the key theme discussed yesterday at Airservices annual industry consultation forum, Waypoint 2011. The forum, attended by Airservices key stakeholders, i... Read More »
Airservices signs contract for remote tower technology trials
02-06-2011 - Airservices Australia has committed to trialling remote tower technology in Australia with the signing of a contract with Saab yesterday in Canberra. The nation’s air navigation service provider intends to evaluate the technology ... Read More »
Third intake of technical trainees begin at Airservices
11-05-2011 - Airservices third intake of technical trainees have begun an intense training schedule with the national air navigation services provider. The 15 trainees will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and systems... Read More »
Airservices supports young women’s flying dreams
09-05-2011 - The dream of a career in aviation is closer for four young women thanks to financial support from Airservices Australia, the national air traffic control service provider. The four pilots have won flight training scholarships offered in... Read More »
Airservices supports Thai Airways ‘green’ demonstration flight
06-05-2011 - Airservices has played an integral role optimising air traffic management to assist Thai Airways conduct a demonstration flight to reduce the impact of aviation on the environment. As part of the Asia and South Pacific Initiative to Red... Read More »
Training exercises at Sydney Airport
04-05-2011 - Airservices Australia will be conducting simulated aviation rescue and fire fighting exercises at Sydney Airport for three weeks as experienced fire fighters are put through their paces. From this week until 20 May, eight leading fire f... Read More »
Airservices navigation aid checks support regional aviation
02-05-2011 - Airservices Flight Inspection Service (FIS) will visit locations nationally this May checking air navigation aids are operating correctly for the safe passage of regional and recreational aviators. Accuracy checks of these ground-based ... Read More »
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