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Response to fuel exhaustion event involving Robinson 44 II

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    The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reminding pilots of the importance of effective fuel management and carefully following safety protocols and approved procedures , especially when conducting high-risk aviation activities.   This follows the release of a report today into a tragic accident in which a pilot likely ran out of fuel … Continued

How Sydney’s media shaped the Metro – and continues to do so

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A new book by UNSW Sydney academic Dr Nicholas Richardson reveals the media’s influence around Sydney’s Metro development, which has led to a city transport network shaped by election promises over comprehensive planning. In researching his book, News Media Influence on Rail Infrastructure Policy: Tracing Mediatization Through Actor–Network Theory, Dr Nicholas Richardson, a lecturer in Media in the … Continued

Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023   Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs   SEVEN IN 10 Aussie drivers have changed their driving habits in response to skyrocketing fuel prices, according to new national polling commissioned by the Climate Council.   And half (54%) … Continued

KARRATHA – DON’T BE THE WEAKEST LINK IN THE AVIATION SAFETY CHAIN

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Giving aviation engineers the tools to maximise safe aircraft maintenance is the focus of the latest safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Karratha next week.   Humans are very adaptable and effective problem solvers who are able to resolve issues with limited information, but the downside of our performance is our … Continued

WENTWORTH 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 Wentworth 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

KARRATHA 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 Karratha 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

Australia’s recent EV uptick looking likely to accelerate

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Australia’s recent sharp uptick in EV sales looks likely to accelerate further as public awareness grows about the advantages of various government initiatives, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). EV sales in Australia have jumped more than 400 per cent since the middle of 2022, from less than two per … Continued

Improvements to Ballina airspace to come into effect from 2025

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Airspace around Ballina Airport will be controlled by air traffic controllers from 2025 as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Airservices Australia move to develop services to accommodate the airport’s growth.   The announcement follows an airspace review conducted in 2022 by CASA which included extensive feedback from industry and subsequent discussions with Airservices … Continued

EMBARGOED: Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs

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EMBARGOED 12.01AM WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023   Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs   SEVEN IN TEN Aussie drivers have changed their driving habits in response to skyrocketing fuel prices, according to new national polling commissioned by the Climate Council.   And half (54%) of … Continued

Sydney powers ahead with more electric vehicle charging

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Sydney’s electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more on-street opportunities to charge their cars with nine low-impact plug-in point locations available for residents and visitors.   The trial with Ausgrid and EV charging infrastructure partner EVX highlights how the City of Sydney is taking early action on its Electrification of transport strategy and action plan. … Continued