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Airservices applauds Laura’s expertise in advanced technologies

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Airservices is proudly championing the women in our national team to help #BreakTheBias and showcase the many varied and rewarding opportunities available for women considering a career in aviation. Catch up on previous profiles on our Newsroom, including an interview with Airservices Drone Surveillance Initiative Lead, Bridget Kehoe….

Airservices celebrates wealth of talent to mark International Women’s Day

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day (IWD), Airservices is proudly championing the highly skilled women in our national team to help #BreakTheBias and showcase the many varied and rewarding opportunities available for women considering a career in aviation. Over the coming days, we’ll be profiling just some of the outstanding women who are an…

Airservices and Skykraft to trial space-based surveillance and communications

Airservices Australia has partnered with space services company, Skykraft, to support the development of a space-based communication and surveillance air traffic management capability. Under the collaboration, Airservices will share its air navigation technical engineering and air traffic management expertise to support design, development, and validation of the system, as well as support Skykraft to conduct…

Airservices appoints international air traffic advisor to review Brisbane airspace design

Airservices Australia has appointed global air traffic management advisor, Trax International, to independently review and make improvement recommendations across all aspects of the design and conduct of the Airservices Post Implementation Review of Brisbane airspace. Trax International brings significant experience working on similar airspace, flightpath and airport changes overseas, including in the United Kingdom at…

Veteran air traffic controller shares secrets to success

Forging a career as an air traffic controller takes great self-discipline, confident decision making and the ability to perform under pressure – just ask razor-sharp 88-year-old veteran John Bowing – who still works out daily to keep in tip-top shape. “I’m 25,” he quipped. “I’ve got an old wind-resistant exercise bike at home and do…

Airservices delivers safe and continuous service amid ongoing disruption

Airservices Australia has published its 2020-21 Annual Report, highlighting our ability to adapt, maintain momentum and ensure the continuity and integrity of our service delivery amid another year of disruption. During the last financial year, international airline traffic declined by 68 per cent and domestic air traffic rose and fell with border closures, leading to…

Flying optometrist dream within reach

Candice Pearson is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a ‘flying optometrist’ after achieving her Commercial Pilot Licence with the support of a Flight Training Scholarship from Airservices Australia and the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA). The $8000 scholarship is designed to increase opportunity for more women to pursue a career in…

Information for suppliers

Understand the environmental, social, governance standards involved with joining our supply chain and how to transact with us. Our purpose Airservices believes in building strong, positive relationships with our suppliers to realise sustainable and mutual value and deliver quality and economical services to the aviation industry.  We’re committed to ensuring high standards of environmental, social,…

New Deputy Chair appointed to Airservices Board

Airservices welcomes the appointment of former Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Chief Commissioner, Mr Greg Hood, to the Board. Mr Hood was appointed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, and will serve as Deputy Chair for the next three years commencing 8 September 2021….

Recruitment Privacy Statement

If you are submitting your application to Airservices, please take note: IMPORTANT: Please do not submit your personal information if you do not consent to the handling of your personal information in the manner described in this notice. The personal information provided by you within your online application or online profile will be used for the…

Flight Information Management System (FIMS) Prototype Request For Proposal (RFP) now released

Airservices Australia has today announced the release of a Prototype Request for Proposal to collaborate with industry to develop a Flight Information Management System (FIMS) to open up the skies safely and efficiently to new airspace users. FIMS is a data exchange gateway that will connect Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management (UTM) participants with Australia’s air traffic management…

Cutting red tape for Drone Operators

Action is being taken to reduce the red tape burden on remotely piloted aircraft operators. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Airservices Australia are working to streamline approval processes for commercial drone operators around civil controlled aerodromes. A new digital, automated process for some remotely piloted aircraft operations near controlled aerodromes will be trialled, reducing…

Noise monitor reporting

Noise monitoring reports You can view information collected by our noise monitoring network live on our WebTrak sites for Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne (includes Essendon), Perth, Sunshine Coast and Sydney. The noise monitor information we provide includes aircraft noise events and data showing the background and community noise events which occur…

Understanding Aircraft Noise

UnderstandingNoise and sound Although the terms ‘noise’ and ‘sound’ can be used interchangeably, ‘noise’ is usually used to refer to an unwanted sound which has an effect on the listener, such as annoyance, while ‘sound’ is a generic term for anything acoustic. Learn more about noise and sound in the video below. How does sound…

SLEIGH RIDER ONE – Santa countdown begins!

With 15 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. With 2020 being a year like no other, Airservices and Santa have been working hard…

Airservices joins effort to boost number of women fire fighters

Airservices Australia fire fighters are set to take part in workshops across NSW aimed at attracting young women to the profession. The workshops, hosted by the non-profit organisation Girls on Fire, will provide young women with a hands-on experience of fire fighting and emergency services skills. Airservices Sydney fire fighters Alison Walters and Kristin Alston…

Regional air traffic control: A unique perspective

After spending nearly a decade as an air traffic controller in Melbourne, Susie McGough was ready for her next challenge. In 2013, Susie swapped her life in a big city for the outback and embarked on a whole new adventure. Today she reflects on the challenges and opportunities of working in a regional tower in…

Airservices delivers safe service and strong industry support during challenging year

Airservices Australia has published its 2019-20 Annual Report, which outlines its response to the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while preparing for the aviation industry’s recovery and longer-term growth.   Airservices CEO Jason Harfield said the organisation remains focused on delivering safe and efficient services that are valued by Australia’s aviation industry, despite challenging…

Airservices ‘digital twin’ technology wins ISG Paragon Award 2020

Airservices’ innovative technology has won the prestigious 2020 ISG Paragon Award (APAC) for its data-driven prediction technology which revolutionises air traffic management. Working in partnership with Deloitte and McLaren Applied Technologies, the ‘Digital Twin of the Skies’ project was awarded in the ‘Imagination’ category for its innovative approach in enhancing real-time decision making for a…

Statement regarding media reports

Today a media report included an unverified rumour that Airservices Australia employees are sharing pornographic images on an internal computer network. This claim was not put to Airservices before it was published. Airservices does not allow pornographic material on its devices or network.  We employ a range of technologies to actively scan and block inappropriate…

UTM commences with Airservices release of its requirements for a Flight Information Management System

Airservices Australia, the national civil Air Navigation Service Provider, has taken a major step forward in the development of a new platform linking unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with Australia’s air traffic management structure. Airservices has today released its Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a Flight Information Management System (FIMS) Prototype to be…

Drones and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management

AboutDrones and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Airspace is being transformed at a rapid rate by the emergence of new technologies that will allow products, services and aid to reach people and places faster. We’re seeing astonishing growth in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) use in industries such as mining, farming and emergency services, with new…

Airport and aerodrome operators

Quick linksFor airport and aerodrome operators Links for AIP amendments, NAIPS portal, information about developments and airspace protection. NAIPS portal NOTAM originator information Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) AIP document amendment calendar Automatic fire alarm monitoring service Developments at and around airports ANEF endorsement Data orders Aerodrome Operator Interface Agreements (AOIAs) ANEF chartsNoise exposure forecasting Australian…

Aircraft owners and operators

QuicklinksFor aircraft owners and operators Links to calculate fees and charges, pay bills, and meet noise assessment and emissions certification requirements. RPAS in controlled airspace Environmental regulations for aircraft Aircraft noise regulations and the Deemed self-service portal Aircraft engine emissions support tool Charging information Information aboutAviation charging The safety and integrity of Australia’s air navigation…

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