Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) in Australia – Continuous Operation Under ICAO Remission Factor The Safety Bulletin, issued by AusALPA, addresses concerns over inadequate Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) at Australian international airports due to Airservices Australia's application of the ICAO Remission Factor during COVID-19. It stresses the need to maintain ICAO-mandated ARFFS levels, citing safety risks such as compromised emergency response. Recommendations include risk assessments, crew briefings, vigilance, and reporting. AusALPA calls for stakeholder collaboration to ensure proper Remission Factor use and safety protocol adherence, aiming to safeguard passengers, crews, and aircraft. Read more>> April 24, 2024
Operations in Australian Traffic Information Broadcasts by Aircraft (TIBA) Airspace The Safety Bulletin 24SAB02, issued by AusALPA, informs pilots globally about the activation of Traffic Information Broadcasts by Aircraft (TIBA) airspace in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Air Traffic Services (ATS). It emphasises pilots' responsibility for their safety in Class A, C, D, or E airspace without ATC services and raises concerns regarding the lack of standardised procedures and training for TIBA operations. The Bulletin advises pilots to avoid TIBA airspace when possible, collaborate closely with operators to minimise risks during transit, and submit safety reports for operations within TIBA airspace. Additionally, it provides examples of TIBA/TRA activation NOTAMs and contact information for inquiries, stressing the need for collaborative efforts to uphold flight safety standards in TIBA airspace amidst ATS unavailability. Read more>> April 15, 2024