2 July Blowing in the Wind: The Introduction of New Runways and Implementation of PBN Enhancements July 2, 2020 With the impact of COVID-19, you may feel that there is no good aviation news “blowing in the wind”. This is far from the case, with two new runways about to be opened in Australia, increasing capacity, whilst the proposed standardisation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) approach naming, and other enhancements will make these approaches both safer and more efficient. Read more>> Related Posts Safety & Technical Update AusALPA continues its participation in LRSTs at most major Australian airports and provides input into their projects, including the installation and operation of stopbars, low visibility operations, wildlife and major works projects. These include the implementation of a Low-Level Windshear and Turbulence Alerting System (LLWAS), using LIDARs to provide real-time alerts to pilots, at Sydney Airport, the overlay of RWY 16/34 and the construction of Melbourne Airport's third runway... Read more>> 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>> Comments are closed.