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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…

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….

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…

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…

EmbraerX and Airservices Australia release Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility

EmbraerX, Embraer’s disruptive business subsidiary, and Airservices, Australia’s civil air navigation service provider, have developed a new concept of operations (CONOPS) for the air taxi market, also known as urban air mobility (UAM). Going forward, Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, the new EmbraerX spin-off, will be responsible for this partnership with Airservices and for the…

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…

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…

Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) and Australian Noise Exposure Index (ANEI) Charts

Our industryTechnical endorsement of ANEFs and ANEIs by Airservices Consistent with part (x) of Ministerial Direction M37/99, Airservices is responsible for endorsing the technical accuracy of ANEFs and ANEIs for all Australian airports. Manner of endorsement Our Airport and Environment Team considers a number of assumptions and inputs when conducting technical endorsements of ANEFs. These…

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…

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…

Pilot tools

Quick linksFor pilots Quick access to tools such as AIP, weather cameras, NAIPS, AIM and NCC portal, plus links to other frequently-used resources. Working together to improve safetyPilot and airside safety As part of the delivery of safe and efficient operations we support pilots and other airspace users to operate safely. We monitor and analyse…

Aircraft Engine Emissions Regulations

Regulations forAircraft emissions All civil aircraft operating in Australia are required to comply with the Air Navigation (Aircraft Engine Emissions) Regulations regardless of size, purpose or ownership. Responsibility for regulatory compliance rests with the aircraft operator/owner to ensure their aircraft meets the Regulations. For all aircraft with a turbine engine – an aircraft with a turbine…

Airservices releases review of culture

Airservices Australia is today releasing the report A Review of Culture at Airservices Australia by Elizabeth Broderick and Co. commissioned in August last year. The report examines the culture of Airservices Australia specifically relating to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, psychological welfare and inclusion. It draws on extensive qualitative and quantitative data and makes 19 detailed…

Sustainability

Environmental responsibilityOur approach A safe, efficient, and sustainable aviation sector is critical to the economy and the standard of living of all Australians. Airservices Australia operates in the sky, over land, and water. Our 2024-2030 Environmental Sustainability Strategy builds on the previous strategy and outlines a roadmap of how we will respect and protect this environment…

National PFAS Management Program

National PFAS managementOur commitment Airservices is committed to the responsible management of PFAS resulting from our historical use of PFAS-containing fire fighting foams at airports where we provide aviation rescue and fire fighting services. We manage PFAS to ensure the safety of our people, and the communities and environment in which we operate. We are…

Our history

Proud aviation heritageHistory of Airservices Australia Airservices was formed in July 1995 when the Civil Aviation Authority was split into two separate government bodies: Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Since that time, we have proudly served the aviation industry and community through times of enormous change. Today, we deliver our services…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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 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.