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New agreement provides Airservices Australia with access to advanced software tool to enhance airspace management

Airservices Australia has signed an agreement that will allow it to use market-leading airspace management software developed in the busy skies of Europe to optimise the utilisation of Australian airspace.  The Local and sub-regional airspace management support system (LARA) developed by international air traffic management coordinating body EUROCONTROL is an airspace reservation and booking tool,…

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…

Understanding emergency services aircraft operations

Emergency services aircraft operations occur 24/7 across Australia to provide essential medical, fire fighting and police services to the community. What are emergency services operations? Expand Emergency services operations describe fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter flights for: • aeromedical services (air ambulance, medical evacuations, patient transport and urgent organ transport, e.g. the Royal Flying Doctor Service)…

Airservices Australia’s new ADO Portal boosts aeronautical data and information collection

Australian aviation is safer and more efficient thanks to Airservices Australia’s new Aeronautical Data Originator (ADO) Portal which offers a new self-managed, digitised and modernised method of aeronautical data and information collection.  As Australia’s air navigation service provider, Airservices is responsible for the collection, management and distribution of essential aeronautical data and information that forms…

Airservices celebrates Yan’s 20 years of aviation expertise

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, 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. Catch up on previous profiles on our Newsroom, including an interview with Civil Military Air Traffic Management…

Airservices honours Joann’s key role in transforming air traffic management

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, 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. Catch up on previous profiles on our Newsroom, including an interview with Program Manager (Digital Investments), Laura…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

Aerodrome Operator Interface Agreements (AOIAs)

Aerodrome Operator Interface Arrangement (AOIA) Effective date: 07 February 2022 Airservices contacts For ATEL/ANAV Removal/ Restoration notifications or Permit to Work enquiries and requests contact the Airservices Technical Operations Centre at mowp@airservicesaustralia.com For urgent matters contact the Airservices Support Services Team at servicedesk.airways@airservicesaustralia.com. In the event of any emergency that is likely to impact Airservices…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

FAQS Air Traffic Controller training The job of an air traffic controller has so many aspects that it tends to lead to as many questions. We have collected the most common ones here. The answers are brief so you can quickly find what you need to know. Who can I contact if I have questions…

SARTIME

Supporting pilot safetySARTIME Managing Search and Rescue times (SARTIME) and cancelling them at the end of a flight is a critical responsibility of pilots in command. It ensures that Airservices and emergency response authorities such as the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) know that you’ve arrived safely. It also prevents unnecessary search and rescue operations…

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.

How airspace works

Airspace is assigned into categories which determine the level of service provided. In Australia, these range from Class A (typically en route, high level airspace) to Class G (uncontrolled airspace predominantly used by light aircraft). More information on classes of airspace is available. The service provided by air traffic controllers depends on the class of…

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…

Helicopter operations

Helicopters are often used for services that benefit communities, such as fire fighting, crime prevention, search and rescue, construction and media coverage. Therefore, they can be required to fly over residential areas that normally experience few overflying aircraft. The noise helicopters generate can be particularly noticeable to people who are not used to aircraft noise…

OneSKY Australia

AboutWhat is OneSKY? OneSKY Australia® is the most complex transformation of air traffic management in Australian aviation history. It’s a partnership between Airservices and the Department of Defence, replacing existing air traffic management systems with an advanced integrated system known as the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS). OneSKY Australia® was established to deliver…

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