Submission to DITRDCA on AIP Changes

Written by Natalie Gane on -

It is well understood and acknowledged that aircraft in Australia are typically prioritised on a ‘first come, first served’ basis by Air Traffic Control (ATC). However, from time-to-time other safety or operational needs require that the prioritisation of aircraft taking off and landing may need to be varied. This is well understood by all operators, Airservices Australia (Airservices) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

This current system of ‘first come, first served’ works well most of the time. The operational need, safety or otherwise, to change this approach is not articulated in a way to allow for proper consideration of the proposed change. Therefore, additional industry consultation is required so that industry can be appropriately informed and understand why a change to the existing policy needs to be made.

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