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Airservices is expanding its UPR airspace to provide improved flight efficiency for airlines. To help airlines fly the most cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and timely routes, Airservices is expanding Australia’s User Preferred Routes (UPR) airspace. Airservices is declaring all Class A airspace as UPR Airspace, while time activated UPR Exclusion Zones are being established in high-density areas….
Airservices Australia’s hard-working and big-hearted Melbourne Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) team has this Easter proudly raised $29,773 for the Good Friday Appeal at Melbourne Airport. The charity drive is in aid of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne. And this year marks Melbourne ARFFS’ 30th anniversary of supporting the appeal. Airservices Australia…
Driving safe operations Runway safety International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airservices consider runway safety to be one of their highest priorities as it remains one of the most serious threats to aviation safety. Airservices continues to work with the aviation industry to improve runway safety. Runway safety issues can include runway incursions, runway excursions…
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.
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.
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…
Overview About ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) is a service provided by Airservices Australia aimed at achieving a balance between forecast air traffic capacity and actual air traffic demand. ATFM identifies and manages demand and capacity imbalances, both at airports and in airspace volumes. Where imbalances are identified, ATFM enables the implementation of ATFM…
Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 175 – Airservices and You Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 175 (CASR Part 175) under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 came into effect on 5 March 2015. This regulation establishes standards and legislative requirements for the quality and integrity of data and information used in air navigation. Specifically, information published…
Improving safety together Working 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…
Navigating the skies safely Airspace infringement An airspace infringement (AI) is the unauthorised entry of an aircraft into airspace where a clearance is required, or to which entry is prohibited. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding the potential risks AIs can cause. Potential risks of AI include: mid-air collision loss of separation increased…
The ICAO-based Domestic Flight Notification was introduced on 17 July 1998. Some cosmetic changes have been recommended, accepted and introduced in the second version of the form. Airservices Australia is committed to ensuring that activities within Australian airspace are standardised with international practice. The ICAO Flight Notification form was introduced to coincide with the commissioning…
The following time-line diagram represents the cyclic activities involved in the production of AIS documents. AIRAC Dates: this date is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle of every 28 days. Actual dates for a particular document are shown in the tables below. Notification of changes to…
Our Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) provides a range of services at 26 airports around Australia. ARFFS Services Aviation Fire Fighters are ready to respond to fires in aircraft and buildings at airports, provide rescue and first-aid services for aircraft passengers and crew, provide technical advice on fire safety and assist in educating users…
Frequency Assignment Airservices is responsible for the Aeronautical Mobile (Route) Service AM(R)S Spectrum within Australia and its Territories. Airservices is able to provide a frequency assignment service as a first step to obtaining a aeronautical apparatus licence to operate a radio transmitter within the AM(R)S bands. Assignments can be made for radio communications within the…
Airservices is at the forefront of Australian aviation. We are uniquely connected to all parts of the industry and offer exciting and innovative work across a range of operational and corporate roles.
Career paths on offer at Airservices include
Air Traffic Control, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting, information technology, corporate support and more.