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WAGGA PILOTS PUT CONTROL BACK INTO FLYING AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

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Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes is the focus of the latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Wagga Wagga next week.   Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, … Continued

KATHERINE: PUT CONTROL BACK INTO FLYING AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

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Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes is the focus of the latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Katherine next week.   Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in … Continued

ALBURY: PUT CONTROL BACK INTO FLYING AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

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Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes is the focus of the latest pilot safety seminars from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Albury next week.   Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in … Continued

New CEO can rebuild Qantas

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AIPA trusts that today’s announcement by the outgoing CEO of Qantas will provide the circuit breaker needed to allow Qantas to move forward.   “We look forward to working constructively with incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson to rebuild our iconic airline into the respected and trusted brand that has made all Australians proud,” said AIPA President … Continued

Pilot excellence shines through in Qantas results

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The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) applauds the excellence of Qantas Group pilots after the Company posted robust financial results today. Qantas has posted its first full-year profit since 2019, with a profit after tax of $1.74 billion. “The consistent dedication, professionalism, and commitment of our pilots have played a pivotal role in helping … Continued

Economics committee to hear from aviation industry and former ASIC Chair

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The House Standing Committee on Economics will next focus on the aviation industry as part of its inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation. Greg Medcraft, former Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chair, will also discuss dynamism in the financial industry. At the next public hearing in Sydney on 23 August, 2023, the committee will hear … Continued

CASA SUPPORTS NEXT GENERATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINEERS

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Three aspiring licensed aircraft maintenance engineers are the latest to receive a scholarship from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).   Ella Watson from Western Australia and Queensland’s Spencer Holmes and Joshua Kilgour will all receive up to $5,000 each to help them achieve their Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 engineer licence.   … Continued

DRONE USERS URGED TO KEEP AIRSHOW SKIES SAFE

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Please note: MP3 audio grabs by CASA spokesman Steve Creedy are attached     Recreational drone and model aircraft operators in the Gold Coast are urged to keep the skies safe this weekend by not flying drones within 8km of Surfers Paradise as it plays host to the Pacific Airshow.   Anybody visiting the airshow … Continued

AERODROME CHECKS AT AMBERLEY

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Residents near RAAF Base Amberley, southwest of Brisbane, may see an aircraft flying unusually low this weekend as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks.   CASA is conducting the checks to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at various aerodromes operate safely.   CASA regulations require that the … Continued

AERODROME CHECKS FOR WA AND ISLANDS

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Residents of  mainland Western Australia, Christmas Island and Cocos Island may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks.   The checks are being conducted by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at various aerodromes operate safely.   CASA … Continued