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New Aircraft Noise Ombudsman appointed
Airservices Chairman John Weber has today announced the appointment of Mr Kieran Pehm as Australia’s next Aircraft Noise Ombudsman.
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Airservices fire fighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
An Airservices fire fighter with 45 years of distinguished service has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
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Airservices assists with bushfire response
Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) is continuing to assist with the bushfire emergency impacting on several states.
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Passengers, industry to benefit from historic collaboration
A new initiative set to deliver efficiencies worth $40 million for the aviation industry is a major step closer thanks to an historic agreement between Airservices Australia and the country’s largest airports and airlines.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Sunshine Coast Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into PFAS contamination at Sunshine Coast Airport. The PSI was completed to better understand potential impacts that may be directly related to Airservices’ historical use of fire fighting foam containing PFAS. The study was conducted by independent environmental consultants from GHD Pty Ltd.
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SLEIGH RIDER ONE – Santa countdown begins!
With 14 sleeps left before Christmas, Airservices Australia has officially allocated Santa’s call sign – SLEIGH RIDER ONE – while also issuing a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to advise aircraft to keep clear of Santa as he delivers presents across Australia on Christmas Eve.
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Airservices Perth fire fighters called into action
Airservices Australia’s Perth Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters were called into action yesterday to fight a large fire in a recycling factory near the airport.
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Airservices trials digital aerodrome service technology
Airservices has selected Searidge Technologies to for a digital aerodrome service prototype, initially to provide a contingency solution for Sydney, with potential applications at other Australian aerodromes.
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Airservices proud to support regional scholarship recipient
Airservices Australia was proud to support the recent attendance of Horn Island Regional Airport staff to the Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Conference through its regional scholarship program.
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Infrastructure planning needed now to deal with complexity of drones
Airservices’ Michelle Bennetts says more focus must be put on infrastructure planning if the industry is to overcome the challenges and disruption that drones will bring to the aviation ecosystem.
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Airservices co-sponsors inaugural Women in Airports Forum
Airservices was proud to co-sponsor the very first Women in Airports Forum, hosted by the Australian Airports Association (AAA) on the Gold Coast ahead of its 2019 National Conference.
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Airservices partners with CASA on drone detection program
Airservices is pleased to partner with CASA on a program to detect and track drone activity at Australian Airports.
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Airservices reiterates commitment to rural and regional Australia
Executive General Manager of Air Navigation Services, Peter Curran, has today outlined Airservices’ commitment to delivering the benefits of its world class air traffic network system to regional and rural Australia.
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Airservices strong performance supports industry growth, transformation
Airservices Australia has published its 2018-19 Annual Report, which demonstrates the organisation’s performance in continuing to deliver safe and efficient services that are valued by Australia’s aviation industry today, while investing in the technology, people and infrastructure required to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
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Australia first ‘Emergency Stairs’ to aid aviation fire fighters
In an Australian first, Airservices Australia has launched a new rescue vehicle at Melbourne Airport which can rapidly deliver stairs to the tallest of commercial passenger planes.
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Father & Son reflect on aviation careers
The moment Clarence Schofield’s dad took him up the Sydney Air Traffic Control Tower, he knew he wanted to work there.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Cairns Airport
Airservices Australia (Airservices) today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Cairns Airport. The PSI is part of a national PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants GHD Pty Ltd.
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Statement regarding Canberra Air Traffic Control Tower
During routine maintenance a substance suspected to be asbestos was found in a piece of equipment in the Canberra air traffic control tower. We subsequently evacuated the tower to ensure the safety of our air traffic controllers. Alternative air traffic control services have been put in place to ensure minimal disruption to services while we […]
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Airservices innovates for rapid aviation growth
Airservices Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield today welcomed the release of the organisation’s 2019-20 Corporate Plan, which outlines Airservices continuing focus on supporting growth and innovation in Australia’s rapidly evolving aviation industry.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Ayers Rock (Yulara) Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its on-airport Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Ayers Rock (Yulara) Airport. The PSI is part of a national PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants GHD Pty Ltd.
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Our fire fighters at Coffs Harbour Airport
The work of Airservices’ fire fighters in Coffs Harbour to keep the airport and its passengers safe has been showcased in the Coffs Harbour Airport Magazine.
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Statement regarding claims about workplace culture
Airservices’ success is built on its people. Airservices is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive work place that fosters diversity and values different genders, backgrounds, cultures and work and life experiences across all areas of our business.
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OneSKY: Contractual Arrangements audit report
Airservices notes the OneSKY: Contractual Arrangements audit report, which makes no recommendations.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Mackay Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its on-airport Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Mackay Airport. The PSI is part of a national PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants GHD Pty Ltd.
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Airservices ready for RPAS growth and integration
Airservices is expertly positioned to act as honest broker between all stakeholders as the growth of new players transforms Australia’s airspace.
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Bankstown Tower remembered
The iconic Bankstown Tower No. 2 has been remembered in a series of new photos showcased by the Civil Aviation Historical Society and Airways Museum.
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Airservices PFAS investigation at Alice Springs Airport
Airservices Australia (Airservices) has completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at Alice Springs Airport. The PSI is part of Airservices’ National PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants GHD. The PSI relates to the historical use by Airservices of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFFs) for Aviation […]
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Reduced Airservices Australia charges start today
Australian airspace users will benefit from new reduced Airservices Australia charges from today.
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24 Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters graduate
Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) has welcomed 24 highly-trained recruits to its service of more than 800 specialist aviation fire fighters.
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Industry responds to Airservices’ cut in charges
Airservices recent decision to cut aviation charges by 2 per cent has been commended by Regional Express (Rex) Airlines.
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Airservices Australia cuts aviation charges
Airservices Australia will reduce aviation charges for the first time from July 1 as the organisation seeks to minimise operational costs for the airline industry and light aircraft operators.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Launceston Airport
Airservices Australia has completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) for PFAS contamination across Launceston Airport to better understand potential impacts which may be directly related to the legacy use of aviation fire fighting operations.
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Airservices Australia welcomes urban air mobility
As the nation’s airspace manager, Airservices has a clear role to ensure Australia’s skies are managed safely, efficiently and reliably for all airspace users, which includes low-level airspace users such as aerial taxis and drones.
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Airservices staff showcase our work at careers expo
Airservices staff explained the benefits and rewards of being an air traffic controller at a recent careers expo in Brisbane.
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Airservices marks National Reconciliation Week with Anita Heiss
Airservices Australia Brisbane staff were honoured to host well-known Indigenous author, academic and speaker Dr Anita Heiss as part of events to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
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Aviation fire fighter of the year honoured in Melbourne
Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) Melbourne Substation Officer Carl Costin was today honoured as fire fighter of the year by Airservices CEO Jason Harfield and ARFFS Executive General Manager Rob Porter.
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Rob Porter presents FFOY 2019 Carl Costin.
Rob Porter presents FFOY 2019 Carl Costin.
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Airservices’ showcases plans to meet future aviation challenges
Airservices Australia’s future plans to manage the increasing volume and complexity of Australia’s airspace were showcased to representatives from around the world at a recent industry conference in Japan.
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Celebrating 45 years of service
Marking 45 years of service, many past and present members of Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Sydney came together recently for one of their own, Station Officer Chris Goff.
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Request for Information on Capabilities, Supply and Support of Ultra Large Fire Vehicles
On 1 May 2019, Airservices released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking information on the provision of ultra large fire vehicles (ULFVs) from the vehicle manufacturing industry, both in Australia and internationally.
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Beyond the control tower
In this video series, we will be sharing several episodes that will explain the bits and bobs of air traffic control.
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Airservices raises over $100,000 for Good Friday Appeal
Airservices Australia is thrilled to be donating over $100 000 to the Good Friday Appeal due to the hard work of our aviation rescue fire fighters in Melbourne.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Perth Airport
Airservices Australia (Airservices) has completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) with limited sampling for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at Perth Airport. The PSI is part of Airservices National PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants AECOM Australia. The PSI relates to the historical use by Airservices of Aqueous Film Forming Foams […]
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Seven decades of Perth Tower transformation
Perth Airport and its air traffic control tower have had many transformations over the past 80 years. The simple wooden, single-storey tower has long been replaced, most recently by an 80 metre tower opened by then Prime Minister Bob Hawke in 1987. The Perth Airport (which was previously known as Guildford Aerodrome in the late […]
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Melbourne Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Melbourne Airport. The PSI is part of a national PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants SEMF Pty Ltd (now COVA). The PSI detected PFAS on airport, in close […]
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Final Hobart Airspace Design Released
Airservices Australia has today released the final airspace design for Hobart after extensive community and industry consultation. The final design minimises the effect of aircraft arrivals and departures on communities while maintaining the highest safety standards. The final design includes a number of changes submitted by the community during consultation process. Southern Operations Manager Steven […]
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Airservices wins best IT project award
Airservices has won an award for best federal government IT project of the year at iTnews’ 2019 Benchmark Awards for its huge IaaS overhaul.
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Women encouraged to become air traffic controllers
A job in air traffic control can be rewarding, stimulating and flexible, with plenty of opportunity for career progression no matter your background or life experience.
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ILS goes live at Gold Coast Airport
A significant milestone will be reached today when the Instrument Landing System (ILS) is switched on at Gold Coast Airport to help pilots land during severe weather conditions.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Canberra Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Canberra Airport. The PSI is part of a national PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants AECOM Australia.
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Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off construction for Air Traffic Service Centre extension
Today Airservices Australia celebrated a sod-turning ceremony to start the construction of their new Air Traffic Service Centre extension in Melbourne.
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Fostering future careers in the aviation industry
Airservices Australia has commenced a new partnership with Griffith University Aviation School—contributing to our leadership role in fostering and promoting civil aviation in Australia.
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Mackay Aviation Rescue Fire Fighter is Airservices Australia’s ninth Australian Fire Service Medal recipient
One of our longest serving Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) staff member recently celebrated his 49th working anniversary with the awarding of the Australian Fire Service Medal on Australia Day.
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Year 12 students immerse in STEM introduction to aviation
Airservices Australia were pleased to be one of the host workplaces during the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2019 which saw students come from all over the country to participate in a 12-day intensive youth program in Brisbane, hosted by The University of Queensland.
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FlySafe 2019 forum set to improve aviation safety
In a concerted effort to maintain Australia’s world-leading safety record, Australia’s three government aviation agencies are hosting the inaugural FlySafe 2019 Aviation Safety Forum at the Australian International Airshow next month.
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Airservices Request for Information for Noise Information Management Services
Airservices Australia will release a Request for Information (RFI) for noise information management services this month. This exercise seeks to understand current market capabilities of vendors that are able to provide noise information management services.
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Working in air traffic control – a family tradition
As Airservices Australia is currently recruiting for experienced air traffic controllers, this inspiring story by air traffic controller Henk Holtzhausen tells a tale of two generations in the same line of work.
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Broome International Airport and fire fighting foam
Airservices Australia has recently completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at Broome International Airport to better understand potential impacts which may be directly related to historic aviation fire fighting operations.
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Airservices getting ready for Santa’s visit
In anticipation of Santa’s night of nights, Airservices Australia, the nation’s provider of air traffic management services, has begun its preparations for Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.
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Airservices announces two major milestones in OneSKY program
Airservices Australia today announced it has reached two major milestones in OneSKY, the world-leading program being undertaken jointly with the Department of Defence.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Adelaide Airport
Airservices Australia has completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) for PFAS contamination at Adelaide Airport related to the historic operations of Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The PSI is part of a National PFAS Management Program and was conducted by independent consultants GHD.
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Full immersion training experience with 360-degree simulator
With Brisbane’s parallel runway on track to open in 2020, Airservices Australia has launched its brand new 360-Degree Control Tower Simulator (CTS).
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Airservices presents at RAAA
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield addressed delegates at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s National Convention last Friday 26 October 2018.
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Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Hobart Airport
Airservices Australia today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into PFAS contamination at Hobart Airport. The PSI included a desktop review of available information and a limited environmental sampling program. The study was conducted by independent environmental consultants from SEMF Pty Ltd.
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Airservices delivering safety and innovation to Australian aviation industry
Airservices Australia has published its 2017–18 Annual Report, demonstrating its commitment to delivering safe, more efficient and innovative services for all who operate in Australia’s skies.
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A new system to better communicate weather changes to pilots
Airservices will establish a new system improving the way unexpected but significant weather changes are identified and alerted to pilots. Launching on 8 November 2018, the alerting function of special weather reports (SPECI) will be operating through an upgraded NAIPS system.
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Airservices waives service fees for two more not-for-profit aeromedical operators
As part of Airservices Aeromedical Services Charity Support Program, Airservices Australia has waived an additional $52,000 in annual service charges for two not-for-profit aeromedical operators – CQ Rescue and Capricorn Helicopter Rescue.
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Working together with industry to produce aerial imagery
Airservices recently worked with Spookfish, a company that creates aerial views of current conditions on the ground. We provided them guidance in their shooting process (capture program) in and out of controlled airspace.
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More than just your average fire crew
Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Melbourne crew were recently called upon to assist with the control of a major industrial fire in West Footscray, VIC, which started on 30 August 2018 and lasted about five days.
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Airservices Australia takes part in Sydney Airport exercise to test flight disaster response
Airservices Australia will be participating in a full emergency management exercise “SYDEX18” at Sydney Airport today (23 August 2018) at midday as part of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
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Airservices invests in Australian aviation industry
Airservices Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield today welcomed the publication of the organisation’s 2018-19 Corporate Plan, which demonstrates Airservices ongoing commitment to delivering value to Australia’s aviation industry.
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Satellite navigation made better
To further understand Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) as recently communicated via our press release, Andrew Andersen from Australian Flying explains what it means for general aviation in this feature.
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Airservices to support innovative PFAS remediation research
The Australian Research Council (ARC) this week announced $8.2 million in grants as part of the national PFAS Remediation Research Program. Airservices Australia is pleased to announce its support for two of the awarded projects, both of which are being led by researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ).
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Updated FAQ on the historical use of PFAS containing foams at Australian airports
Airservices statement to media (July 2018) regarding the historical use of PFAS containing foams at Australian airports.
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Airservices Australia tests new satellite navigation system in regional centres
Airservices Australia has successfully trialled a new, advanced satellite navigation system aimed at improving safety and efficiency at regional and rural airports.
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Airservices Australia waives $2M in service fees for five not-for-profit aeromedical operators
Airservices Australia has announced it will waive more than $2 million in annual service charges for five not-for-profit aeromedical operators – Angel Flight, CareFlight, LifeFlight, Little Wings and Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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New data sharing system to save aviation industry millions
A new state-of-the-art information sharing platform that will instantly synchronise data for air traffic controllers and operations staff at airports, is set to save the aviation industry an estimated $52 million over the next decade.
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CEO response to claims on regional airlines subsidising OneSKY program
Today in a letter to journalist Ean Higgins, Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield refuted recent allegations published in The Australian suggesting regional airlines will incur higher charges to fund OneSKY across the country.
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Airservices statement on ANO report findings
Airservices Australia accepts all of the recommendations made by the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) in the report – Investigation into complaints about the introduction of new flight paths in Hobart – issued 27 April.
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Satellite technology pinpoints regional pilots in new aviation trial
A pioneering new trial led by Airservices Australia will use advanced satellite positioning to guide aircraft to within a few metres, improving safety and efficiency in our skies.
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Airservices helps history-making Perth to London flight take to the skies
A dedicated team of air traffic controllers worked closely with Qantas for several months to ensure the success of the first nonstop flight from Australia to the United Kingdom on 24 March. The team left nothing to chance, aware that QF9 would be departing Perth Airport at its maximum take-off weight loaded with 110,000 litres […]
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Calling all budding fire fighters!
Airservices Australia has this week opened its latest round of recruitment for fit and capable residents from across Australia to join its ranks as airport fire fighters.
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Airservices champions achievements of female staff on International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, a range of talented women working in various roles across Airservices Australia have shared their personal stories to inspire and encourage others to pursue careers in aviation—an industry not always seen as an obvious career path for women.
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Statement in response to allegations at Darwin Airport
Airservices has not received any complaint from Mr Shedden regarding his recent allegations about Airservices environmental management practices at Darwin Airport. The first Airservices heard of these allegations by Mr Shedden was via the media.
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OneSKY milestone signals new age in Australian air traffic management and beyond
Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence have this week signed contracts signifying a major milestone in unifying the nation’s civil and military air traffic management systems.
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Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield after the OneSKY signing
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Airservices statement on regional aviation fire services
Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) operates at 26 of the busiest airports across Australia providing a vital layer of safety to the aviation industry and the travelling public.
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UNICOM Training Package
Airservices is pleased to announce that we have finalised the development of a training package for Universal Communication (UNICOM) services, to contribute to enriching the value of information available to non-controlled aerodromes.
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Airservices ready and waiting for Santa to visit Australia
Airservices has today released a video showing the flight path that Santa will take this week that enables him to visit more than nine million homes on Christmas Eve. Santa’s flight path specifies where he will fly on Christmas Eve along with the technology that is fitted to his sleigh.
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Airservices releases Santa call sign
Airservices preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia on 24 December, one of the busiest nights of the year for our air traffic controllers, are well underway.
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Airservices prepares for Santa’s night of nights
Airservices Australia, the nation’s air traffic control services provider, has begun preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia on Christmas Eve.
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Airservices statement regarding Hobart flight path changes
Airservices has listened to the concerns raised by the community regarding changes to the flight path for aircraft arriving into or departing from Hobart Airport onto standard routes called Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs) and Standard Instrument Departure routes (SIDs).
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Airservices presents at AAA
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield addressed delegates at the Australian Airports Association National Conference this morning (15 November 2017). The four day conference is being held in Adelaide and is Australia’s biggest annual aviation conference and exhibition attracting more than 600 delegates from the aviation and airport industry. During his address, Mr Harfield […]
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Airservices presents at RAAA
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield addressed delegates at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s National Convention this afternoon.
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Gold Coast spear bore sampling results
Airservices Australia recently completed a targeted PFAS investigation at the eastern side of Gold Coast Airport, including sampling spear bores of properties adjacent to the Airport, to better understand any potential off-airport impacts which may be directly related to historic aviation fire fighting operations.
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Airservices ready for the future
Airservices Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield welcomed the publication of Airservices Australia’s 2016–17 Annual Report, which demonstrates Airservices significant transformation after a year of intense change.
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Airservices statement regarding recent Gold Coast City Council announcement
Airservices is aware the Gold Coast City Council is conducting its own targeted monitoring program and has recently released the results of their sampling.
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Airservices statement regarding software issue affecting Sydney Airport
Airservices experienced a software issue affecting Sydney Airport’s air traffic control and management system, resulting in major disruptions to flight operations this morning.
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Third instalment of weather cameras added to portal
Five additional weather camera sites have been added to the Airservices website portal with the support of local airports and the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Bureau of Meteorology weather camera at Moorabbin Airport.
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Additional sites added to weather camera portal
Airservices Australia has added six new sites to its weather camera portal which allows pilots to view actual weather conditions at locations across the country.
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Satellite-based instrument landing system introduced at Melbourne Airport
An aircraft landing system known as SmartPath has been activated at Melbourne Airport with the new installation being the second of its type in the southern hemisphere.
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Airservices seeking industry innovation on Long Range Air Traffic Flow Management
Airservices Australia is undertaking industry consultation on the viability of designing and installing a Long Range Air Traffic Flow Management (LR-ATFM) System for Australian airspace.
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Airservices weather camera portal now live
Airservices Australia has today announced it has launched a new portal that features camera views of weather conditions at locations around Australia.
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Flying scholarships help women soar
Four women passionate about pursuing a career in aviation are closer to that dream through financial support from Airservices Australia.
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Airservices statement to ANAO Report on the conduct of the OneSKY Tender
Airservices acknowledges the latest report released by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) into the conduct of the OneSKY Tender, which concluded the tender process was appropriate for the scale, scope and risk of the project.
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Airservices calling for industry to identify locations for weather cameras
Airservices Australia is today asking the general aviation industry to take part in a survey to help ensure a weather camera network is installed in locations that will deliver the greatest safety benefit.
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No PFAS detected in Cobaki Broadwater seafood testing
Airservices today released the results from its seafood sampling program conducted in the Cobaki Broadwater adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport.
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Airservices acknowledges decision on Gold Coast Instrument Landing System
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld the approval of the installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) at Gold Coast Airport.
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Airservices statement on recent ABC coverage
Any suggestion that Airservices is compromising on safety is totally incorrect and refused. There is no risk to the travelling public.
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Appointment of Aircraft Noise Ombudsman
Airservices Chair Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d) has today announced the appointment of Ms Narelle Bell as Australia’s next Aircraft Noise Ombudsman. Ms Bell will take up her appointment on 8 February 2017.
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Airservices to start seafood sampling program
Airservices today announced it will begin conducting a seafood sampling program this week in the Cobaki Broadwater adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport.
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Merry Christmas from Airservices
Last night was one of the busiest nights in the year for our air traffic controllers. Santa departed Australian airspace in the early hours of this morning.
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Airservices ready and waiting for Santa to visit Australia
Airservices has today released a video showing the flight path that Santa will take this week that enables him to visit more than nine million homes on Christmas Eve. Santa’s flight path specifies where he will fly on Christmas Eve along with the technology that is fitted to his sleigh.
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Airservices continues preparations: call sign released
Airservices preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia on 24 December, one of the busiest nights of the year for our air traffic controllers are well underway.
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Airservices starts preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia
Australia’s provider of air traffic control services, Airservices Australia, is set to share its preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia on Christmas Eve, with its newsroom and Facebook page.
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Next generation of technical trainees join Airservices
Nine new Airservices technical trainees have graduated from an intense training program that has given them the skills to maintain Australia’s air navigation and surveillance equipment.
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James Asciak presenting the Alastair Hodgson Award to Natalya Kuznetsova.
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2016 graduates with Airservices Charles Robinson and James Asciak.
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Airservices Chair and CEO present at AAA
Airservices Australia Chair Angus Houston and Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield addressed delegates at the Australian Airport Associations National Conference this week in Canberra.
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Airservices CEO Jason Harfield addresses delegates at AAA
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Airservices Chair Angus Houston addresses delegates at this years AAA National Conference.
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Airservices Chair Angus Houston addresses AAA delegates.
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Graduate Euan Harrison
Graduate Euan Harrison was presented the Don Charlwood Award, an award presented to the most outstanding graduate who demonstrates technical and professional excellence
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New air traffic control graduates enhance safety in our skies
Twenty-seven new air traffic controllers have completed a two year intensive course at Airservices Melbourne Centre, giving them the skills to manage the flow of aircraft into, and out of, and across Australian airspace.
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Gold Coast Airport 2016 Preliminary Site Investigation
In July, Airservices engaged an independent environmental consultant, GHD Pty Ltd, to conduct a preliminary site investigation at Gold Coast Airport.
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Airservices CEO presents at RAAA
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield presented at this year’s Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s National Convention this afternoon.
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Airservices CEO, Jason Harfield addressing delegates at the RAAA National Convention
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The New Airservices
As an organisation, we embrace change and are clearly demonstrating our commitment to initiate necessary improvement and the pursuit of innovation.
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‘Capital Express’ Aspires to reduce aviation footprint
The new ‘Capital Express’ service between Singapore, Canberra and Wellington has today been unveiled as the newest addition to the Asia South Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) programme.
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Singapore Airlines landing at Canberra International Airport
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Singapore Airlines lands in Canberra
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Singapore Airlines refuelling in Canberra
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Airservices welcomes Singapore Airlines to Canberra
Airservices air traffic controllers and aviation rescue fire fighters welcomed the inaugural Singapore Airlines’ international flight to the nation’s capital on 21 September.
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ARFFS welcome SIA to Canberra
Airservices air traffic controllers and aviation rescue fire fighters welcomed the inaugural Singapore Airlines’ international flight to the nation’s capital on 21 September.
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ATC welcomes SIA to Canberra
Airservices air traffic controllers and aviation rescue fire fighters welcomed the inaugural Singapore Airlines’ international flight to the nation’s capital on 21 September.
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Airservices air traffic controllers and aviation rescue fire fighters welcomed the inaugural Singapore Airlines’ international flight to the nation’s capital on 21 September.
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Airservices hosts emergency exercise in Melbourne
Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters today participated and hosted this year’s Melbourne Airport Emergency Exercise at the our state-of-the-art Hot Fire Training Ground in Melbourne.
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Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting in conjunction with other emergency agencies take part in this years emergency exercise.
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Airservices at this years Melbourne Airport Emergency Exercise.
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Airservices statement to ANAO Report on the procurement of the ICCPM to assist on the OneSKY Australia Program
Airservices has accepted all the recommendations made by the ANAO in its report.
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Highlighting the true value of an aviation rescue fire fighting service
Speaking at Airservices annual industry consultation forum, Waypoint, Airservices Chief Fire Officer Glenn Wood explored the notion of ‘value’ in an aviation rescue fire fighting service.
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Waypoint Chief Fire Officer
Airservices Australia Chief Fire Officer Glenn Wood speaking at Waypoint 2016
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Airservices CEO: Towards the new Airservices
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield today detailed the important changes the organisation is making to be a more efficient and valued service provider for its customers and the greater aviation industry.
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Waypoint CEO
Airservices Australia Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield speaking at Waypoint 2016
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Fire fighters donate $10 000 to local hospital
Our Gladstone Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters this week donated $10,000 to the emergency department at Gladstone Hospital.
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Gladstone ARFF donate to local Hospital
Gladstone Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters donate $10,000 to the emergency department at Gladstone Hospital.
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Six months to go – Mandate for satellite technology fitment fast approaching
Just six months remain for operators and owners of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft to ensure their aircraft are fitted with Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, which improves safety and efficiency, ahead of a fast approaching industry mandate.
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Mick Perren, CHC Helicopter’s pilot
Mick Perren, CHC Helicopter’s pilot and Jandakot base manager for Western Australia’s RAC Rescue Helicopter Service.
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ARFF Darwin recruits
New recruits (l-r) aviation fire fighters Tom Frawley, Harrison Lee Schell and David Pettman have joined fire fighters at Darwin Airport.
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ARFF Launceston recruits
New recruits (l-r) Benjamin Kettle, Matthew West and Peter Duffy, pictured at the Hot Fire Training Ground in Melbourne, have joined Airservices ARFF at Launceston Airport this week.
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ARFF Gladstone recruits
New recruit, Vili Faingaa, has joined fire fighters at Gladstone Airport.
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ARFF Alice Springs recruits
New recruits (l-r) aviation fire fighters Nicholas Whyte and John Kenna have joined fire fighters at Alice Springs Airport.
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Fire fighter recruits ready for their next chapter at airports
Sixteen highly trained aviation rescue fire fighters have completed an elite 11-week training course at Airservices Learning Academy at Melbourne Ariport, preparing them to respond to any incident on or around the airport within a matter of minutes.
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Recruit Course 90
Airservices welcomed 16 aviation rescue fire fighters into service on Friday 24 June at a graduation ceremony held at the Learning Academy at Melbourne Airport.
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ARFF Recruit Course 90 – Silver Axe Winner
Aviation Fire Fighter Matthew West was presented with the Silver Axe Award for the most outstanding recruit of the course on 24 June 2016 and will now join the ARFF service at Launceston Airport.
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Airservices Bob Peake receives PSM for outstanding service to the aviation industry
Airservices Senior Advisor, Communications, Navigation and Surveillance, Bob Peake was awarded a Public Service Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations for his outstanding public service to aviation safety.
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Bob Peake, PSM recipient
Bob Peake PSM
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Bob Peake, PSM recipient
Bob Peake, Public Service Medal recipient
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Memorandum of Understanding signed with the ATSB
Airservices has signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) marking the continuation of close cooperation with Australia’s air navigation service provider and the independent transport safety investigator. Airservices CEO Jason Harfield signed the MoU alongside outgoing ATSB Chief Commissioner Martin Dolan in Canberra on 9 June to enhance […]
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Memorandum of Understanding signed with the ATSB
Airservices CEO Jason Harfield (left) signs the MoU alongside outgoing ATSB Chief Commissioner Martin Dolan (right) in Canberra on 9 June.
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Airservices launches operational concept for remotely piloted aircraft systems
Airservices has published its operational concept for the safe and efficient management of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) within the controlled airspace environment.
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CivSec 2016 Conference
Airservices Senior Advisor, Safety Programs, Mark Rossiter presents at the CivSec 2016 conference in Melbourne on 1 June, launching the operational concept for the safe and efficient management of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems within the controlled airspace environment.
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Management of RPAS in ATM operations
The front cover of Airservices RPAS operational concept document.
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Perth data validation confirms Airservices noise modelling
Airservices has today released results of a data validation study completed in Perth earlier this year which finds that the actual noise experienced by residents accurately reflects the noise modelling used by Airservices.
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Being flight ready
Aviators are reminded that almost 180 ground-based navigation aids and associated non-precision approach procedures will be withdrawn from service this week after Australia earlier this year moved to more accurate, mandated satellite navigation technology.
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VHF omnidirectional range
VHF omnidirectional range
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Non directional beacon tower
Non directional beacon tower
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Airservices scholarships to help young people into the air
Airservices has awarded 10 young Australians a Giving Young Flyers Training Support (GYFTS) scholarship to encourage them to learn to fly and support their dreams of a career in aviation.
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Airservices awards RA-Aus scholarships (2016)
(l-r): Eliyza Quinn, George Seppelt, Django Forrest, James Nation and Alex Kuchmenka receive their Airservices GYFTS scholarships in Canberra.
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Airservices recognises aviation fire fighters on a special day!
Airservices Australia today recognised its aviation rescue fire fighters at Rockhampton as part of International Firefighters’ Day for the calibre of work they do on a daily basis to ensure the travelling public and the aviation industry are kept safe.
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ARFF at Airservices Hot Fire Training Ground
Airservices aviation rescue fire fighters training at Airservices Hot Fire Training Ground
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Airservices continues its assistance with Southern Cross II
Airservices has today announced at the Wings Over Illawarra Airshow it will contribute a further $10 000 to assist the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) complete its restoration of the Southern Cross II replica aircraft.
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Sponsorship of Historical Aircraft Restoration Society 2016
Airservices Manager, East Coast Services South, Mr Roger Chambers presents a cheque for $10,000 to the Southern Cross II replica’s Chief Engineer, Mr Jim Thurstan.
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Sponsorship of Historical Aircraft Restoration Society 2016
Airservices Manager, East Coast Services South, Mr Roger Chambers (left) with members of the Southern Cross II replica restoration team.
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Sponsorship of Historical Aircraft Restoration Society 2016
Airservices Manager, East Coast Services South, Mr Roger Chambers presents a cheque for $10,000 to the Southern Cross II replica’s Chief Engineer, Mr Jim Thurstan.
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Airservices supports aspiring aviators to reach new heights
Four flying enthusiasts are a step closer to a career in aviation after being presented with Airservices Learn to Fly Scholarships.
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General aviation aircraft
A Piper PA28 Cherokee
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Flying scholarships help women get their wings
Four women passionate about pursuing a career in aviation are closer to that dream through financial support from Airservices Australia.
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AWPA Scholarship Winners
From left to right: Melanie Cummins, Alexandra Shaw, Greg Hood (Airservices) and Hunter McLeod.
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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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Cathay Cargo departs Melbourne
A Cathay Pacific Cargo Boeing 747-8 freighter departs from Melbourne Airport.
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Airservices Board appoints new Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Airservices Australia today announced the appointment of Mr Jason Harfield as Chief Executive Officer of Airservices Australia.
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Jason Harfield, Airservices CEO (banner)
Jason Harfield, Airservices CEO (banner)
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Jason Harfield, Airservices CEO
Airservices Chief Executive Officer, Jason Harfield.
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Airservices celebrates Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
Airservices is urging women around the country to consider a career in aviation, in particular a careers at Airservices as part of the internationally-recognised Women of Aviation Worldwide Week.
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Airservices celebrates Women in Aviation Week with Pink Paper Planes
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Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
Airservices staff construct pink paper planes to help raise awareness for Women of Aviation Worldwide Week.
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Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
Airservices staff take part in the Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide Pink Paper Plane Challenge.
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Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
Airservices staff constructing paper planes with messages for the next generation of female aviators.
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Appointment of Airservices Australia CEO
The Chair of Airservices Australia, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d) reaffirmed today that the Board of Airservices Australia has undertaken a recruitment process for the CEO that is consistent with best practice in both the public and private sectors.
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32 trainee air traffic controllers reach key career milestone
Airservices has enhanced the delivery of safe and efficient air traffic control following the graduation in Brisbane of 32 new controllers from a 24-month intensive program that has given them the skills to manage the flow of aircraft into, and out of, and across Australian airspace.
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ATC graduation March 2016
Thirty two air traffic controllers graduated in Brisbane from a 24-month intensive program on 4 March 2016.
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ATC graduation March 2016
Graduate David Ricketts is the recipient of the Don Charlwood Award, an award presented to the most outstanding graduate, demonstrating technical and professional excellence. David works as an en route controller in Brisbane. Award presented on 4 March 2016. Pictured alongside Linda Spurr, Airservices General Manager Learning Academy.
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OneSKY Australia—one step closer
Unifying Australian skies under one air traffic management system has taken another step forward today, with the signing of a contract with Thales Australia for advanced work on software design assurance for Australia’s future air traffic management system.
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Airservices receives certification under CASR Part 175
Airservices has received certification under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 175, a regulation that sets robust new standards for aeronautical information originators and publishers.
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CASR Part 175 certification
Airservices Executive General Manager Greg Hood, receives the Part 175 certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s Executive Manager, Airspace and Aerodrome Regulation, Peter Cromarty
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Short-term change to Perth departure flight path at night
Airservices will conduct a short study in Perth to compare modelled and actual aircraft noise data as part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to explore opportunities to reduce aircraft noise.
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Airservices thanks industry as ADS-B mandate approaches
Airservices has thanked aircraft operators who have fitted their aircraft with satellite technology that improves safety and efficiency ahead of mandates set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Joint Release
Brisbane Airport’s on-time performance soars
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has been named one of the world’s most punctual airports in the 2015 OAG flightview Punctuality League Report: On-time performance (OTP) results for airlines and airports.
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Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport at night.
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Gold Coast ILS approval
Today the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon. Warren Truss MP, approved the installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) at Gold Coast Airport.
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Gold Coast Runway 14 departure trial (Banora Point Golf Course) outcome
A 12-month trial of a flight path for Gold Coast Airport southern departures has demonstrated that the change did not deliver the intended noise improvement for residents.
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Merry Christmas from Airservices!
Santa departed Australian airspace in the early hours of the morning and thanked Airservices and the Santa Commanders for all their help in 2015.
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All set for Santa’s present delivery drop to Australia
Airservices air traffic controllers have checked their lists twice in the countdown to Christmas to make sure that all is set for Santa’s visit as preparations in the North-Pole for the departure of Santa, Rudolf and the reindeer are finalised.
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Airservices releases Santa’s flight path
Airservices has today released a video showing the flight path that Santa will take on Christmas Eve. And for the first time, Australia’s provider of air traffic control services has received a helping hand from a group of Aussie kids.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices Santa Commanders Toby and Jackson discover how many flights operate in Australian airspace at any one time as they start planning Santa’s flight path for 2015.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices Santa Commander Toby (12) peers over a map as he starts to prepare Santa’s flight path.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out our air traffic control tower at Melbourne Airport.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out our air traffic control tower at Melbourne Airport.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out some of air traffic control tower at Melbourne Airport.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out some of our equipment that he will be using on Christmas Eve. Here, Santa talks to engineer Geoff about using the instrument landing system.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out our air traffic control facility and talks with some of the controllers who will be keeping him safe, and on time, on Christmas Eve.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out our air traffic control facility and talks with some of the controllers who will be keeping him safe, and on time, on Christmas Eve.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
The radar picture of Santa (in dark green) flying in our airspace heading to Melbourne. Santa uses the call sign ‘Sleighrider 1’, which is abbreviated on screen as ‘SLRDR1’.
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Santa visits Airservices 2015
Santa checks out on of our Mk8 Panther ultra-large fire vehicles with aviation fire fighter Michael.
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Santa Commanders continue preparations for Santa’s visit
Airservices preparations for Santa’s visit to Australia on 24 December—one of the busiest nights of the year for air traffic controllers—are well underway, with Santa today lodging his flight plan.
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Airservices calls in the ‘Santa Commanders’ to prepare for Santa’s arrival
Australia’s provider of air traffic control services, Airservices Australia, is gearing up for Santa’s visit to Australia on Christmas Eve and this year a team of Aussie kids will get an inside look at what it takes to prepare for one of the busiest nights of the year in our airspace.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices Santa Commanders 2015 check that everything is in order for Santa’s visit. L-R: Toby, Imogen, Bella, Jackson.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices Santa Commanders 2015: Jackson, Imogen, Bella, Jackson, check out Airservices ultra-large fire trucks.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices Santa Commander Bella checks out the view from the Melbourne air traffic control tower.
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Airservices Santa Commanders 2015
Airservices 2015 Santa Commanders: Imogen, Jackson, Toby and Bella.
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Airservices air traffic control graduates take to the skies
Airservices has enhanced the delivery of safe and efficient air traffic control following the graduation of 38 new controllers from a 24-month intensive program that has given them the skills to manage the safe and efficient flow of aircraft into, out of, and across Australian airspace.
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Air traffic controllers graduate – December 2015
Air traffic controllers graduate from the Learning Academy in Melbourne on 4 December.
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Air traffic controllers graduate – December 2015
Graduate Michael Baker is the recipient of the Don Charlwood Award, an award presented to the most outstanding graduate, demonstrating technical and professional excellence. Michael works in Melbourne Tower.
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Airservices celebrates Australia’s civil aviation heritage
Airservices has today launched a portal to help tell the story behind Australia’s rich aviation heritage and to make widely-dispersed heritage collections accessible to the public for the first time in a digital format.
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Airservices Chief: transforming and growing our industry
Airservices today outlined its program of transformation to help shape the future of aviation in Australia.
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Waypoint 2015
Acting CEO Jason Harfield officially opens Airservices annual industry Waypoint conference in Canberra.
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Waypoint 2015
Acting CEO Jason Harfield officially opens Airservices annual industry Waypoint conference in Canberra.
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Waypoint 2015
Acting CEO Jason Harfield officially opens Airservices annual industry Waypoint conference in Canberra.
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Airservices technical trainees take flight
Twelve new Airservices technical trainees have graduated from an intense training program that has given them the skills to maintain Australia’s air navigation and surveillance equipment and keep our skies safe.
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Technical trainees graduate – November 2015
Airservices latest group of 12 technical trainees graduated from the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute in Wagga Wagga with a Diploma of Engineering on 26 November 2015.
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Technical trainees graduate – November 2015
The Alastair Hodgson Award for the most outstanding technical trainee in 2015 was presented to Sanjay Naicker, who will be taking a role in Brisbane.
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Fire fighter recruits ready for their next chapter at airports
Eighteen new aviation rescue fire fighters will start work next week at airports around the country providing a vital first response to airport emergencies and ensuring the safety of airport users.
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ARFF Recruit Course 89 – Silver Axe Winner
Aviation Fire Fighter James Ash was presented with the Silver Axe Award for the most outstanding recruit of the course on 27 November 2015 and will now join the ARFF service at Gladstone Airport.
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ARFF Recruit Course 89
Airservices welcomed 18 aviation rescue fire fighters into service on Friday 27 November at a graduation ceremony held at the Learning Academy at Melbourne Airport.
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Happy 95th birthday Qantas
We wished Qantas a very happy 95th birthday on 16 November with a special message attached to the landing clearance given to the ‘Retro Roo II’ on its arrival at Sydney Airport.
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Happy 95th birthday Qantas. The airline one of its Boeing 737-800s in an early 1960’s colour scheme as part of its birthday celebrations. Photo by Rob Finlayson.
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Airservices recognised for contribution to global civil aviation
Airservices Australia has received international recognition for its contribution in leading the development of new global aviation safety standards and monitoring programs, helping to further enhance aviation safety around the world.
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Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award 2015
Airservices safety manager, Rob Butcher, receives the Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award for 2015. Pictured (right) alongside Air Navigation Commission President Farid Zizi.
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Airservices focused on safety and efficiency
Airservices Australia, the national air navigation services provider, continued to make significant investment in delivering a safer and more efficient national airways system in 2014-15, as outlined in its Annual Report published today.
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Airservices rolling out in support of CanTeen’s National Bandanna Day
Airservices aviation fire fighters are supporting young people living with cancer with fundraising during National Bandanna Day (30 October).
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Becoming ‘match fit’ for the future
The opportunities for Airservices to continue its transformation to meet the challenges currently facing the industry were the focus of Acting Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield’s speech to the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s annual conference this afternoon.
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Regional Aviation Association of Australia Conference 2015
Airservices Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jason Harfield, presents at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia Conference on 23 October 2015.
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Airservices presents at RAAA National Conference
Airservices Chair, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d), presented at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s annual conference this morning.
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Regional Aviation Association of Australia Conference 2015
Airservices Chair, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d), presented at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s annual conference on 22 October 2015.
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Airservices celebrates air traffic control in October
Airservices has recognised the professional work of its employees in keeping our national airways system safe as part of the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller.
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Airservices appoints Spencer Stuart to find CEO and CFO
Spencer Stuart, an executive search firm, has been appointed by the Board of Airservices Australia to assist with a search for candidates for key leadership roles.
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Airservices CEO presents at AAA National Conference
Airservices Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield addressed delegates this morning (14 October) at this year’s Australian Airports Associations National Conference held in Hobart.
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Australian Airports Association Conference 2015
Airservices Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jason Harfield, presents at the Australian Airports Association Annual Conference in Hobart, 14 October 2015.
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Australian Airports Association Conference 2015
Airservices Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jason Harfield, presents at the Australian Airports Association Annual Conference in Hobart, 14 October 2015.
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Airservices leader finalist in Telstra Business Women’s Awards
Airservices General Manager Learning Academy, Linda Spurr, has been named as a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards for the Australian Capital Territory, in recognition of her commitment and innovation in education and development of people’s career pathways.
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Linda Spurr, General Manager Learning Academy
Airservices General Manager, Learning Academy, Linda Spurr.
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Airservices General Manager, Learning Academy, Linda Spurr.
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Australian best practice recognised in international report
Australia’s efforts to reduce the impact of aircraft noise and engage with communities on noise issues have been recognised in a report jointly released by the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation and Airports Council International.
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Airservices explores space-based ADS-B technology
Airservices will assess space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) as part of ongoing efforts by the air navigation service provider to look for ways to improve service and efficiency for its airline customers.
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Airservices welcomes independent scrutiny
Airservices is a regulated safety critical organisation that continues to welcome independent scrutiny.
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Airservices talks technology at Safeskies 2015
Airservices Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield focused on the safety and efficiency benefits that will flow from advances in aviation technology at this year’s Safeskies conference in Canberra.
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Safeskies 2015
Airservices Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jason Harfield, presents as part of a panel session of ‘The Aviation Policy Group Perspective’ at the biennial Safeskies Conference in Canberra on 23 September.
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Safeskies 2015
Airservices Chair Sir Angus Houston gives the Sir Reginald Ansett Memorial Lecture at the biennial Safeskies Conference in Canberra on 22 September 2015.
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Airservices ramps up contribution to aerospace
Airservices has become a corporate partner of the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community, the Royal Aeronautical Society, to actively contribute to education and information exchange within the aviation industry across Australia and around the world.
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RAeS contract signing
Airservices’ Rob Walker (left) with RAeS Australian president John Vincent as Airservices becomes a corporate partner of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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Safety first in Tasmania
Flying into and out of Tasmania is safe and continues to be safe, Australia’s air traffic control provider has reaffirmed today.
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Airservices highly commended at Victorian Training Awards
Airservices Australia has been recognised for achievement and innovation in training, being announced ‘Employer of the Year’ Finalist at the Victorian Training Awards in Melbourne on Friday 28 August.
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Asia Pacific region leads the world in global aircraft tracking
Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean between Australia, New Zealand and the United States can feel secure that their flight will be more frequently tracked due to close cooperation between Airservices Australia, Airways New Zealand and the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration.
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Tasmanian airspace is safe
Airservices is confident that Tasmanian airspace is safe. The travelling public can be assured that all passenger flights in Tasmania are supported by continuous air traffic services delivered by highly trained air traffic controllers helping to keep them safe at all times.
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Find your next career with Airservices at the Aviation Careers Expo
Airservices invites those looking for an exciting career in aviation to explore Airservices diverse career opportunities at the Aviation Careers Expo in Brisbane on 22 August 2015.
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Airservices commissions temporary radar at Melbourne
Airservices has commissioned a temporary radar at Melbourne Airport to ensure the continued safe and efficient movement of air traffic while a radar located at Mount Macedon is upgraded.
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Temporary radar at Melbourne Airport
A temporary en route or secondary radar at Melbourne Airport. Airservices uses en route radar to assist with separation of aircraft in controlled airspace.
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Mt Macedon En Route Radar
The en route or secondary radar at Mt Macedon being replaced under Airservices En Route Radar Replacement Program. Airservices uses en route radar to assist with separation of aircraft in controlled airspace
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Robust probity practices in place: Airservices
Airservices has robust probity and procurement process in place for all of its tender activities, including those undertaken for the OneSKY Australia program.
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Airservices commissions new radars in Townsville and Rocky
Airservices, the nation’s air navigation services provider, has replaced radars at Tabletop near Townsville and Mt Alma near Rockhampton, to ensure the continued safe and efficient movement of high level air traffic in the region.
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The en route control room at Melbourne Centre.
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Tabletop En Route Radar
En route or secondary radar at Tabletop near Townsville. Airservices uses en route radar to assist with separation of aircraft in controlled airspace.
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Tabletop En Route Radar
En route or secondary radar at Tabletop near Townsville. Airservices uses en route radar to assist with separation of aircraft in controlled airspace.
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How radar works – diagram
Diagram showing how an en route, or secondary, radar works.
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Airservices seeks feedback from industry on pricing proposal
Airservices is seeking feedback from the aviation industry on a proposal that will set prices for its services over the next five years.
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No change to night-time flights at Perth Airport
Airservices Australia has decided not to proceed with a proposed flight path trial for night-time departures to the south of Perth Airport.
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CEO to leave Airservices
Airservices Australia, the national air traffic provider, has announced that Margaret Staib, Chief Executive Officer will not be renewing her term in October and will leave Airservices in August this year.
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OneSKY — delivering safer skies for Australia
Airservices Australia has entered the next stage of delivering Australia’s future civil-military air traffic control system, signing the initial contracts for the design and build of the software system.
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
We note your correction and apology to Sir Angus published in the Weekend Australian on 18 July 2015 in response to our correspondence of 17 July. It is disappointing that following the apology, your revised online article still misrepresents Airservices position on a number of points and has introduced new inaccuracies.
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Airservices – safety never stops
Airservices today reiterated its commitment to aviation safety and refuted comments published in The Australian.
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Flying in regional Australia safest way to travel
Airservices has refuted claims in The Australian today that flying into or out of Gladstone and
Ballina airports is unsafe – air traffic services continue to be safely delivered at these locations.
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
Your article yesterday ‘Houston gave wrong impression on rules around airport fireys’ (15 July 2015) makes inaccurate and misleading claims that are damaging to the good reputation of Airservices and our Chairman Sir Angus Houston.
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Safety never stops: Airservices refutes safety claims
Airservices has today refuted a number of inaccurate and misleading claims in The Australian and has reaffirmed that flying in Australia’s skies remains one of the safest ways to travel.
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
Dear Mr Mathieson, Your article today, ‘Air safety body fails to follow own plan’ (14 July 2015) has several inaccuracies and continues to make misleading claims about Airservices and aviation safety in Tasmania. The article and headline assert that the Tasmanian Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) ‘radar’ system did not meet its intended objectives. As we […]
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
Two recent articles in The Australian, ‘Radical overhaul to deliver safer skies’ (11 July 2015) and ‘Pilots back reforms for air space overhaul’ (13 July 2015) continue to make false and misleading claims about air traffic services in Australia and about Airservices Australia.
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
This week two articles in The Australian, ‘Pilots told to switch off $6m radar system’ (Monday 6 July 2015) and ‘Rural flyers in revolt over bid to scrap beacon’ (Tuesday 7 July 2015) continue to make inaccurate and misleading claims about Airservices and aviation safety in Australia.
Statement
Transition to satellite technology and navaid decommissioning
With the support of the aviation industry, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) introduced regulations that will ensure most passenger aircraft in Australia are fitted with satellite based navigation systems from May 2016.
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Tasmanian airspace safe and efficient
Airservices has reaffirmed that air traffic operations in Tasmania are safe and that navigation equipment used across the state is state-of-the-art.
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Airservices marks milestone in Australia’s aviation history
Australia’s provider of air traffic control and aviation fire fighting will today mark 20 years of delivering world-class air navigation services and one of the best aviation safety records in the world.
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Airservices makes civil aviation history with Air Force Heron
Airservices Australia last week made civil aviation history when for the first time its air traffic controllers safely guided a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) remotely-operated aircraft, commonly referred to as a ‘drone’, through civilian airspace ahead of next week’s Exercise Talisman Sabre.
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No. 5 Flight Heron at Rockhampton Airport.
RAAF Base Amberley’s No. 5 Flight Heron remotely piloted aircraft departs from Rockhampton Airport in Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Rockhampton witnessed history as Royal Australian Air Force personnel and the remotely-piloted Heron aircraft participate in training for one of the largest and most complex joint exercises – Talisman Sabre 2015. RAAF Base Amberley’s No. […]
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
The Australian’s article today ‘Houston declines to explain executive bonuses’ (Wednesday 1 July 2015) continues to make inaccurate and misleading claims about Airservices.
Letter To The Editor
Response to the Australian
Your articles today ‘Senators agog at $800k air bonuses’ and ‘Houston, we have a problem’ (Friday, 19 June 2015) have made a number of inaccurate and misleading claims, including several issues that have previously been drawn to the attention of The Australian.
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World leading improvements in aircraft tracking for Australia
Australia has become one of the first countries in the world to comply with an international requirement to more closely track all suitably equipped flights in its oceanic airspace following the expansion of a trial that began in late January.
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Airservices shares insights into OneSKY at CANSO Global ATM Summit
Airservices Chief Executive Officer Margaret Staib presented at Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation’s (CANSO) air traffic management summit in South Africa on Monday 15 June 2015. Held in Durban from 14-16 June, CANSO’s Global ATM Summit focused on four aspects of strengthening air traffic management—economics, technology, infrastructure and regulatory. The summit focused on what is […]
Letter To The Editor
Response to The Australian
Your articles today ‘Air salaries up and Houston pushed to clarify $4m blowout’ (Monday 15 June 2015) and headlines contained serious inaccuracies in reference to executive remuneration.
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Airservices Australia and Defence strengthen collaboration on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) today for the operation of the Heron remotely piloted Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Australian civil airspace.
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Aviators in the making—scholarships help young people to fly
Airservices has awarded 10 young Australians with a Giving Young Flyers Training Support (GYFTS) scholarship to encourage them to learn to fly and support their dreams of a career in aviation.
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Safety boost at Perth Airport – new surface movement radar
Air traffic controllers at Perth Airport will now be able to see and identify every aircraft and equipped vehicles on runways and taxiways through the ongoing investment in the latest technology by Airservices.
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Crew of the year announced on International Firefighters’ Day
Airservices Australia has today recognised its aviation rescue fire fighters based at Gladstone Airport as part of International Firefighters’ Day for the calibre of work they do on a daily basis to ensure the travelling public and the aviation industry are kept safe.
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Gladstone 2015 Crew of the Year
Airservices aviation rescue fire fighters based at Gladstone Airport were named our Crew of the Year for 2015 for the calibre of work they do on a daily basis to ensure the travelling public and the aviation industry are kept safe.
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Flying scholarships help women get their wings
Four women passionate about pursuing a career in aviation are closer to that dream through financial support from Airservices Australia.
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Australian Womens Pilots’ Association scholarship winners 2015
From left to right: Amelia Morton, Vanessa Whan, Carol Dehn (AWPA National President), Brooke Walsh, Lucy Simkin.
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Recruits ready – aviation fire fighters complete elite training
Seventeen highly trained aviation rescue fire fighters have completed an elite 11-week training course at Airservices Learning Academy at Melbourne Airport, preparing them to respond to any incident on or around the airport within a matter of minutes.
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Gold Coast ILS Major Development Plan released for public comment
Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd has today released for public comment, its preliminary draft Major Development Plan (MDP) proposing the installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) at the airport. Through the MDP, Gold Coast Airport and Airservices Australia are seeking feedback on the proposal to install an ILS for aircraft landing at the northern end of the main runway (Runway 14).
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Airservices supports aspiring aviators to reach new heights
Four flying enthusiasts are a step closer to a career in aviation after being presented with Airservices Learn to Fly Scholarships yesterday.
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Airservices wins national industry award for innovation and excellence
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training at the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) Awards for Excellence last night.
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TLISC Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Development (Aviation) award
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training at the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) Awards for Excellence on 9 April. Pictured left to right is Chad Burke (Initial Training Manager), Lorelle Black (Tower Team Leader), Steven Clarke (Air Traffic Services Head of School), Linda Spurr (GM Learning Academy), Charles Robinson (Operational Training Manager – Melbourne) and Fiona Lawton (Operational Training Manager – Brisbane).
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
Fire fighter Moira Olliffe shows the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP inside a Mk8 Panther ultra-large fire vehicle.
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
(L-R) Fire Fighter Moira Olliffe, Chief Operating Officer Airports, Shire of East Pilbara, Leon Burger, Station Officer Kevin Fitzgerald, the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP, Leading Fire Fighter Benjamin Newson, Shire President, Shire of East Pilbara Lynne Craigie and Fire Station Manager Shane Fox.
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
Inside the Fire Control Centre of the Newman ARFF station.
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
(L-R) Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Western Region Manager Steve Davies, the Hon. Mark Lewis MLC, State Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP, Airservices Executive General Manager Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Michelle Bennetts, Shire President, Shire of East Pilbara Lynne Craigie and Airservices Chief Fire Officer Glenn Wood at the official opening of the new aviation rescue and fire fighting station at Newman Airport.
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
Airservices Executive General Manager, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting, Michelle Bennetts (left) with the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP (right) during the official opening of the new aviation rescue and fire fighting station at Newman Airport.
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New fire station for Newman Airport officially opens
The Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP today officially opened an aviation rescue fire fighting station at Newman Airport, Western Australia – which together with the introduction of a new aviation fire service at Newman, provides an added layer of safety to all users of the airport.
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Response to Adelaide Advertiser
Your article ‘Jobs risk for flight schools’ (Thursday, 26 March 2015) failed to include a right of reply from Airservices in response to claimed potential impacts to flight training at Adelaide Airport.
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Newman Airport Aviation Rescue Fire Station
Airservices aviation rescue fire fighting station at Newman, Western Australia, was officially opened on 27 March 2015.
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Airservices helps Qantas deliver the City of Canberra
Specialist aviation rescue fire fighters played a key role in the final flight of Qantas’ record making Boeing 747-400 when it flew to the Illawarra Regional Airport, near Wollongong, on 8 March.
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Qantas 747-400 lands at Illawarra Regional Airport
Airservices ARFF fire fighters inspect the wheel brakes of Qantas’ 747-400 shortly after landing at the Illawarra Regional Airport, near Wollongong, on 8 March. Photo by Seth Jaworski.
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Qantas 747-400 lands at Illawarra Regional Airport
Airservices ARFF fire fighters inspect the wheel brakes of Qantas’ 747-400 shortly after landing at the Illawarra Regional Airport, near Wollongong, on 8 March. Photo by Senior Firefighter Shane Bonsall Fire & Rescue NSW.
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Airservices celebrates Women of Aviation Week Worldwide
Women interested in a career in aviation will get a look behind-the-scenes at Airservices air traffic control centres this week as part of Women in Aviation Week Worldwide.
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A win for Airservices in national leadership awards
General Manager Learning Academy Linda Spurr took out top honours in the Emerging Leader in the Public Sector category in the 2015 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards on Thursday 26 February 2015.
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Navigation and communication technician
Two navigation and communication technicians checking the signal strength of a radio system is working correctly.
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Airservices commences trial to improve aircraft tracking
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss MP, yesterday announced a trial being led by Airservices Australia to more closely track flights in oceanic areas.
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Aircraft tracking
Graphic showing airspace managed by Australia, Indonesia and Malaysian air traffic control providers
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Aircraft tracking
Graphic showing how Automatic Dependent Surveillance Contract (ADS-C) works to provide positional information to air traffic controllers
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Linda Spurr
Airservices General Manager Learning Academy, Linda Spurr
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Land a career with Airservices at the Avalon Airshow
Australia’s air navigation service provider, Airservices Australia is showcasing the diverse range of professions on offer at the organisation at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airport.
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Future of air traffic management in Australia secured
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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OneSKY Australia program
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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OneSKY Australia program
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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OneSKY Australia program
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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OneSKY Australia program
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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OneSKY Australia program
Thales Australia has been chosen to commence work with Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force on the development of a single civil-military air traffic management system.
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Avalon Airshow 2015
Airservices stand at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, 2015
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Avalon Airshow 2015
Airservices stand at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, 2015
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Avalon Airshow 2015
Airservices stand at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, 2015
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Avalon Airshow 2015
Airservices stand at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, 2015
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Safety the priority for Airservices at the Avalon Airshow
Aviators and visitors attending this year’s Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport, near Geelong Victoria, will have Airservices staff working hard behind-the-scenes to ensure that safety at the airshow is the number one priority.