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Statement from ARFFS Aerodrome Head Chief Fire Officer Rob Purcell on the death of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services First Class fire fighter Izabella (Izzy) Nash
On behalf of Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS), I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Izzy, who passed away overnight following yesterday’s Slacks Creek factory fire. Izzy’s death is a tragic reminder of the dangers of our profession and the critical role we play in protecting lives…
Airservices Australia Releases October Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for October 2024. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is the Federal Government-owned organisation responsible for the safety of 11 per cent of the world’s airspace and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and industry to…
Safety publications
SafetyPublications Navigating the skies safelyAirspace infringement CategoriesHotspots or LocationAdelaideAdelaieAmberleyBrisbaneDarwinEast SaleMelbournePearcePerthSydneyTownsvilleWilliamtown Airspace Infringement Infographic Safe Operations around controlled airspace safety net Adelaide Basin airspace infringement hot spots Melbourne Basin airspace infringement hot spots Brisbane Basin airspace infringement hot spots Perth Basin airspace infringement hot spots Sydney Basin airspace infringement hot spots Amberley airspace infringement hotspots Darwin…
Runway safety
Pilot Runway Safety Expand (background music) Airservices considers runway safety to be a serious threat to aviation safety. We work with industry to manage runway safety risks across our towered locations. (background talking noise) Class D controlled aerodromes are complex, busy and involve diverse aviation activities. (helicopter engine whirring) The airport design and procedures allow…
Metro D Safety program
Airservices Australia hosts safety forums throughout the year as part of an ongoing education program to improve pilot familiarity with metropolitan Class D operations and procedures. This page provides pilots and instructors operating within Class D airports with further information about the program sessions and how they can get involved. We have also included access…
How airspace is managed
In Australia, there are two major types of airspace: controlled, and uncontrolled. Controlled airspace in Australia is actively monitored and managed by air traffic controllers. To enter controlled airspace, an aircraft must first gain a clearance from an air traffic controller. Uncontrolled airspace has no supervision by air traffic control so no clearance is required…
Working with air traffic control
Improving safety togetherWorking with ATC A safe airways system relies on pilots and controllers working together safely and effectively. Air Traffic Control (ATC) are always here to help. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding how ATC works, and what you can do to contribute to effective pilot-controller communication. Communication with ATC Effective pilot-controller…
Airservices Australia to complete detailed design and community engagement for Western Sydney International Airport flight paths
Airservices Australia is set to complete the detailed design of the airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), ensuring operational safety and noise management principles are central to aircraft operations at Australia’s newest major gateway. The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has today authorised the preliminary…
Airservices Australia Releases April Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for April 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia Releases March Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for March 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia Releases February Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for February 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia welcomes new Board members
I am pleased to welcome Susan Ferrier and Douglas Bain as the newest members of the Airservices Australia Board, following their appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. These appointments ensure Airservices remains guided by experienced leadership and expertise, as we continue the critical role of managing the nation’s airspace…
Airservices Australia partners with Melbourne Airport and Air India to celebrate International Women’s Day
Airservices Australia, Melbourne Airport and Air India have jointly honoured International Women’s Day with an international, cross-continental celebration of women in the air, on the ground and over the airwaves. Air India crewed last night’s inbound AI308 service from Delhi and outbound AI309 flight back to India with entirely female crews in both the flight…
Airservices Australia Releases January Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for January 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia announces first round of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Service Suppliers
Airservices Australia has announced the first round of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Suppliers (USS) to connect to the new Flight Information Management System (FIMS), the data-sharing platform that will enable drones and other uncrewed aircraft to be seamlessly incorporated into Australian airspace. Following a Request for Proposal in late 2024 seeking specialist USS technology…
Rob Sharp Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Airservices Australia
On behalf of the Board of Airservices Australia, I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Rob Sharp as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since joining Airservices as Interim CEO in July 2024, Rob has demonstrated exceptional leadership in enhancing the organisation’s operational performance and laying the foundation for long-term financial sustainability. Under his guidance, Airservices…
Airservices Australia Releases December Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for December 2024. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia Releases November Australian Aviation Network Overview
Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for November 2024. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by…
Airservices Australia air traffic controllers ready to guide Santa this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, Airservices Australia’s highly skilled air traffic controllers are working closely with Santa Claus to map out his top-secret flight plan and guide his sleigh safely and efficiently through Australian airspace on Christmas Eve. Check out Airservices’ exclusive Santa video here (and above). Commencing his global circumnavigation in the Pacific Islands and…
Airservices Australia renews airspace management agreement with the Solomon Islands
Airservices Australia has renewed its agreement with the Solomon Islands government to continue providing upper airspace management services for an additional five years. The renewed agreement ensures the provision of area control services in Class A airspace (above 24,500 feet) within the Honiara Flight Information Region, which is managed from Airservices’ Brisbane Air Traffic Services…
Drone operators benefit from faster airspace access at more airports
Commercial drone operators can apply for fast authorisations to fly safely in controlled areas at Broome, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Essendon, Hobart, and Melbourne airports under an expansion of the Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial (AAAT). Launched by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Airservices Australia in May 2021, the trial has simplified airspace access for…
Airservices Australia calls for community feedback on preferred Ballina airspace and flightpath design changes
Airservices Australia is inviting the community to have its say on preferred airspace and flightpath design changes around Ballina Byron Gateway Airport aimed at safely accommodating the continued growth of air traffic in the region. Ballina’s enhanced air traffic services will take effect in 2025, following a 2022 airspace review by the Civil Aviation Safety…
Airservices Australia seeks community feedback on Hobart Airport flightpath changes
Airservices Australia is inviting the community to have their say on proposed flightpath changes at Hobart Airport. This follows Airservices’ assessment of two community suggested recommendations from the Hobart Airspace Review Post Implementation Review (PIR). Now, residents can discuss the flightpath change options developed in response to these recommendations at community engagement sessions held from…
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