Safety & Technical Update ATSB are in the process of developing a more formalised way of seeking external expertise to assist in investigations through the development of a subject matter expertise (SME) register and have plans to include our nominated representatives. Read more>> August 15, 2017
The 34th Airline/Air Traffic Services The Airline/Air Traffic Services (ATS) Safety Forum is an invite-only annual event that brings together delegates from international, domestic and regional airlines, air navigation service providers and other aviation organisations from across the Asia Pacific region. Read more>> August 15, 2017
Area Forecasts are Going Graphical The Bureau of Meteorology will be changing the format of Area Forecasts from text based to graphical on 9 November 2017. Read more>> August 15, 2017
IFALPA Annual Conference In early May, pilot associations from across the globe gathered in Montreal for the 72nd annual International Federation of Airline Pilots (IFALPA) conference with some sixty member associations represented. Read more>> August 15, 2017
What Is A VSS? When I start talking about the VSS to pilots, usually the first response is: “What is a VSS?” Read more>> February 20, 2017
Aircraft Incidents and Accidents The safety interview process can be quite unnerving for crew involved in an accident or incident. Read more>> February 19, 2017
Explosive Trace Detection Randomiser Trial Australia is shifting to an automated, random method to take the selection process for Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) testing out of human hands. Read more>> February 17, 2017
Safety & Technical Update Some time ago, AusALPA presented a discussion paper on AIRs to the ATSB and other agencies that highlighted the deficiencies of AIRs, whilst listing other enhancements that would provide greater safety benefit. Read more>> February 16, 2017
Two Decades On Formed in 1997, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Australian Airline Pilots’ Association (AusALPA). Read more>> January 18, 2017
Safety & Technical Update AusALPA has responded to the Inquiry into Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Associated Systems by making a submission highlighting the Association’s concerns and recommendations. Read more>> January 11, 2017