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Industry cooperation leads to reduced delays
Better runway operations, a smoother running air traffic control network and programs to improve the predictability of aircraft arrivals rates.
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Airservices expands program to modernise tower technology
Airservices Australia has signed a contract worth approximately $20 million with Saab Sensis to install the latest digital technology into air traffic control towers at the Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane airports.
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Digital tower technology to be introduced in four new locations
Airservices will fit the latest digital technology to existing air traffic control towers in the Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane as part of the continuing implementation of this world-leading technology around Australia.
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Air route structures reviewed by internal taskforce
A revised air route structure between Melbourne and Cairns is now in place as part of ongoing efforts by Airservices to make the safety of the Australian travelling public its highest priority.
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Eruption of Mount Sangeang Api, Indonesia – update at 11am
Ash plumes resulting from an eruption of Sangeang Api in Indonesia on 30 May have continued to dissipate. Flights in and out of Darwin are expected to resume this afternoon.
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Eruption of Mount Sangeang Api, Indonesia – update at 5:15pm
All non-emergency flights in and out of Darwin have been suspended. Flights heading through northern Australia to overseas destinations are being re-routed.
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Cairns Terminal Area Radar
Terminal area radar at Cairns, Queensland. Airservices uses terminal area radar, as well as en route radar, to assist with separation of aircraft in controlled airspace.
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Airservices makes skies safe for pilots
If you see a low-flying aircraft in your area this month, don’t be alarmed, chances are it’s Airservices Flight Inspection Service checking the navigational aids used by pilots daily.
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Airservices makes skies safe for pilots
If you see a low-flying aircraft in your area this month, don’t be alarmed, chances are it’s Airservices Flight Inspection Service (FIS) checking the navigational aids used by pilots daily.
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New terminal area radar commissioned in Cairns
Airservices has commissioned a new terminal area radar near Cairns Airport which will enhance surveillance of aircraft in the airspace around the airport.
