<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aviation - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Aviation news with just one click. Dont miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Trio of former Rex directors not off the hook as ASIC seeks appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Supreme Court ruled in June that ASIC had failed to prove its case againstÂ John Sharp, Siddharth Khotkar, and Lincoln Pan over a market update in February 2023 saying Rex was âoptimisticâ about a full-year profit, though former executive director Lim Kim Hai was fined and disqualified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trio-of-former-rex-directors-not-off-the-hook-as-asic-seeks-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trio-of-former-rex-directors-not-off-the-hook-as-asic-seeks-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas takes triple crown in on-time performance and cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, 83.2 per cent of Qantas and QantasLink services departed on time and 82.5 per cent arrived on time, with 1.4 per cent cancelled, compared to 74.3 per cent on-time departures, 74.2 per cent on-time arrivals, and 1.6 per cent cancellations at Virgin Australia and VARA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-takes-triple-crown-in-on-time-performance-and-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-takes-triple-crown-in-on-time-performance-and-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia makes offer to ESA for Katherine Bennell-Pegg spaceflight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bennell-Pegg completed her basic astronaut training in 2024 and, if the ESA bid is successful, is hoped to become the first formal Australian representative to fly to space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-makes-offer-to-esa-for-katherine-bennell-pegg-spaceflight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-makes-offer-to-esa-for-katherine-bennell-pegg-spaceflight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas ground workers to strike again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport Workersâ Union members with Qantas Ground Services at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth Airports, who serve Qantas Freight operations and some QantasLink operations in Sydney, will walk off the job for 24 hours on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-strike-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-strike-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB finds major gap in aerial firefighting incident reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of 149 pilots surveyed as part of the safety watchdogâs ongoingÂ aerial firefighting safety study, 91 respondents (61 per cent) said they had experienced an incident between 2017 and 2022, but only 52 (35 per cent) said they had reported it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-finds-major-gap-in-aerial-firefighting-incident-reporting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-finds-major-gap-in-aerial-firefighting-incident-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport targets 50 international destinations by mid-2030s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to The Courier-Mail this week, Gert-Jan de Graaff said Brisbane Airport â which currently has links to 35 international destinations â is looking to increase its Asian connectivity, including to Thailand, China and India, as well as potential services to South America through Santiago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-targets-50-international-destinations-by-mid-2030s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-targets-50-international-destinations-by-mid-2030s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSI to debut new digital incoming passenger declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATD, which is designed to supplant the paper Incoming Passenger Card, will be available to passengers arriving on the first international flight to WSI â an Air New Zealand service from Auckland â on 26 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-to-debut-new-digital-incoming-passenger-declaration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-to-debut-new-digital-incoming-passenger-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEM students explore Defence careers at RAAF Williamtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Defence Work Experience STEM Immersion Program, the 10 students spent a week at the Air Force base in the NSW Hunter region, meeting with Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and Defence industry professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stem-students-explore-defence-careers-at-raaf-williamtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stem-students-explore-defence-careers-at-raaf-williamtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine Coast Airport begins work on timber terminal roof frames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 30 tonnes of engineered timber, also called glulam or GLT, is being used for the terminalâs raking roof frames, which the airport says âreinforces the terminalâs connection to the landscape that surrounds itâ and saves around 40 tonnes of carbon compared to steel and concrete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sunshine-coast-airport-begins-work-on-timber-terminal-roof-frames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sunshine-coast-airport-begins-work-on-timber-terminal-roof-frames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CASA yet to show why registration fee is necessary, aero clubs say]]></title><description><![CDATA[As reported by The Australian, the regulator has released results from the survey about the proposed fee, to be implemented from July next year, but only surveyed potential implementation methods and did not ask pilots about whether the fee should be imposed at all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-yet-to-show-why-registration-fee-is-necessary-aero-clubs-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-yet-to-show-why-registration-fee-is-necessary-aero-clubs-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Bonzaâs final chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake, David and Hannah take a magnifying glass to the financial skulduggery of 777 Partners in the wake of its CEO&rsquo;s guilty plea over a $500 million fraud scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-bonzas-final-chapter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-bonzas-final-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief for Virgin Australia as FAA certifies 737 MAX 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featuring up to 230 seats, the MAX 10 is the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, joining the MAX 7 &ndash; which was certified earlier this year &ndash; as well as the MAX 8 and MAX 9. The announcement will be welcome news for Virgin Australia, which is expecting its first MAX 10 to arrive next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/relief-for-virgin-australia-as-faa-certifies-737-max-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/relief-for-virgin-australia-as-faa-certifies-737-max-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders tapped for Stage 1 of Melbourne Airport rail link]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Network Integration Program Alliance, comprising CPB Contractors and SMEC, will carry out the works to turn Sunshine Station into a &ldquo;transport superhub&rdquo; that will link the airport line into the rest of Melbourne&rsquo;s suburban train network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/builders-tapped-for-stage-1-of-melbourne-airport-rail-link/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/builders-tapped-for-stage-1-of-melbourne-airport-rail-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky 7: Qatar Airways signs on at WSI]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 15 December 2027, the Gulf carrier will operate three 777-300ER flights per week between WSI and Doha, expanding to daily flights by the end of 2028. Flights will arrive into WSI at 11:45pm, departing for Doha at 4:10pm the following day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lucky-7-qatar-airways-signs-on-at-wsi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lucky-7-qatar-airways-signs-on-at-wsi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lim Kim Hai fined $800k, disqualified over wrongdoing at Rex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lim, who in May admitted to misleading investors over Rex&rsquo;s financial performance in 2023 and agreed to accept penalties, has also been ordered to pay a portion of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission&rsquo;s costs in the case brought against him and three other former Rex directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lim-kim-hai-fined-800k-disqualified-over-wrongdoing-at-rex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lim-kim-hai-fined-800k-disqualified-over-wrongdoing-at-rex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Australia eyes entry to PerthâBali market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline has written to the International Air Services Commission for 5,086 seats per week in each direction on the Indonesia route, with an eye to expanding its existing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane services, as well as operating flights from Perth to Denpasar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-australia-eyes-entry-to-perthbali-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-australia-eyes-entry-to-perthbali-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faulty seatbelt caused pilot injury during nosedive training: ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;worn&rdquo; latch and internal sub-parts caused a pilot&rsquo;s five-point seatbelt harness to unbuckle while the plane was upside down in an aerobatic manoeuvre, according to a new report by the ATSB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faulty-seatbelt-caused-pilot-injury-during-nosedive-training-atsb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faulty-seatbelt-caused-pilot-injury-during-nosedive-training-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Melbourneâs new $4.5bn international terminal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Airport has released new mock-ups of its soon-to-be-expanded T2 international terminal, as passenger numbers continue to climb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/first-look-at-melbournes-new-45bn-international-terminal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/first-look-at-melbournes-new-45bn-international-terminal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sikorsky Australia marks 10 years of Seahawk capability in Nowra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sikorsky Australia is marking 10 years of its purpose-built sustainment and logistics facility in Nowra, which has grown into a key hub for sustaining the Royal Australian Navy&rsquo;s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, supporting operational readiness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sikorsky-australia-marks-10-years-of-seahawk-capability-in-nowra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sikorsky-australia-marks-10-years-of-seahawk-capability-in-nowra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransNusa lands in Melbourne with new Bali service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight 8B18 touched down 15 minutes ahead of schedule at 5:10am on Tuesday morning, aboard the Airbus A320 PK-TLO. The service will initially operate four times per week on the 174-seat aircraft, increasing to daily from 16 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transnusa-lands-in-melbourne-with-new-bali-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transnusa-lands-in-melbourne-with-new-bali-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asset freeze puts question mark on Vietjetâs Australian plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietjet, which has reportedly been making moves towards establishing a domestic Australian subsidiary, is being chased by creditor FitzWalter Aviation over around $360 million in debt on four Airbus A320 aircraft, dating back to 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asset-freeze-puts-question-mark-on-vietjets-australian-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asset-freeze-puts-question-mark-on-vietjets-australian-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSI pulls back the curtain on its first airport lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The international Rayleigh Lounge &ndash; named after Rayleigh scattering, which gives the Blue Mountains their distinctive colour &ndash; will be operated by dnata and will open alongside the launch of Singapore Airlines services on 23 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-its-first-airport-lounge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-its-first-airport-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Qantas A321 freighters touchdown at WSI]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-XF7 arrived in Australia at the end of September and began services to WSI last week, having previously flown with China Southern Airlines as B-6307. According to Qantas, it and the two more A321P2Fs on the way will add up to 20 per cent capacity to the airline&rsquo;s dedicated freighter network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-qantas-a321-freighters-touchdown-at-wsi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-qantas-a321-freighters-touchdown-at-wsi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Bonza financier pleads guilty in $500m fraud case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wander, whose investment firm had bankrolled low-cost carrier Bonza before abruptly pulling funding, causing the airline&rsquo;s collapse, admitted to one count of wire fraud and securities fraud, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ex-bonza-financier-pleads-guilty-in-500m-fraud-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ex-bonza-financier-pleads-guilty-in-500m-fraud-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Bennet heads to South Korea for major airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show, held at the Sacheon Air Base, attracts audiences of around one million per day, and will take place from October 22 to October 25. It will include solo aerobatic performances by Bennet in his Wolf Pitts FX, as well as military displays such as South Korea&rsquo;s Black Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/paul-bennet-heads-to-south-korea-for-major-airshow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/paul-bennet-heads-to-south-korea-for-major-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Bennet heads to South Korea for major air show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show, held at the Sacheon Air Base, attracts audiences of around 1 million per day, and will take place from 22 October to 25 October. It will include solo aerobatic performances by Bennet in his Wolf Pitts FX, as well as military displays such as South Korea&rsquo;s Black Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/paul-bennet-heads-to-south-korea-for-major-air-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/paul-bennet-heads-to-south-korea-for-major-air-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar opens new Perth cabin crew base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launching this month with 40 cabin crew, the base is planned to expand to 90 local roles as Jetstar looks to expand its flights from Perth, including the new Christchurch service to launch on 27 October; Jetstar is also planning to increase Perth-Melbourne flights over the summer peak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-opens-new-perth-cabin-crew-base/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-opens-new-perth-cabin-crew-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand to purchase 5 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand government has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters and associated systems and weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-zealand-to-purchase-5-mh-60r-seahawk-helicopters-from-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-zealand-to-purchase-5-mh-60r-seahawk-helicopters-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albany Airport to begin upgrade works by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downer Group has been awarded the project to strengthen and upgrade the runways, taxiways and aprons, as well as improve airfield lighting and drainage and deliver Civil Aviation Safety Authority compliance upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/albany-airport-to-begin-upgrade-works-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/albany-airport-to-begin-upgrade-works-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[âDozensâ of snakes removed from NT airport, Qantas lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local snake catcher, Rex Neindorf, told NT News he has attended Alice Springs Airport several times in recent weeks to remove both &ldquo;mildly&rdquo; and &ldquo;highly venomous&rdquo; snakes from the check-in area, departure doors and Qantas lounge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dozens-of-snakes-removed-from-nt-airport-qantas-lounge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dozens-of-snakes-removed-from-nt-airport-qantas-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Army Black Hawks perform in PNG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operated by 16th Aviation Brigade, the exercise served as an opportunity for crew to test the handling of the utility helicopter in the high-altitude and highly dense mountain ranges of PNG, which Defence dubbed one of the region&rsquo;s &ldquo;most challenging aviation environments&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-army-black-hawks-perform-in-png/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-army-black-hawks-perform-in-png/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sunshine Coast Airport check-in hall open for passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upgraded check-in area includes 18 automated kiosks, 10 bag drop units, and a dedicated oversized baggage drop, all provided by Elenium Automation. It comes after the airport last week opened its new arrivals area and baggage claim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-sunshine-coast-airport-check-in-hall-open-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-sunshine-coast-airport-check-in-hall-open-for-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas again says customers will pay more for green fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at The Australian Financial Review Energy and Climate Summit on Wednesday, Qantas chief sustainability officer Fiona Messent told audiences that Qantas customers wanted to see a local SAF industry and were willing to pay a small premium to support it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-again-says-customers-will-pay-more-for-green-fuel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-again-says-customers-will-pay-more-for-green-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Australia moves to âtake accessibility seriouslyâ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disability advocate Shane Hryhorec was offloaded from a Virgin flight in August after cabin crew mistook his wheelchair&rsquo;s SmartDrive power assist for a battery, with the airline later apologising when Hryhorec posted a video of his experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-australia-moves-to-take-accessibility-seriously/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-australia-moves-to-take-accessibility-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More security strikes loom for Sydney Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two work stoppages are planned for 16 October &ndash; one for 6am&ndash;10am, and one for 5pm&ndash;9pm &ndash; with workers demanding &ldquo;more full-time jobs, fairer rostering, and no cuts to part-time hours&rdquo;. It follows strikes from Certis security screening staff and work safety officers in Sydney last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/more-security-strikes-loom-for-sydney-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/more-security-strikes-loom-for-sydney-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Link Airways replaces Saab landing gear wheels after fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-VEF had landed at Melbourne from Orange on 1 April when a post-flight inspection indicated a deflated main landing gear tyre and a missing section of the inner wheel rim, though no other damage or abnormalities were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/link-airways-replaces-saab-landing-gear-wheels-after-fracture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/link-airways-replaces-saab-landing-gear-wheels-after-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: When the pilot is the problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, in the wake of the flydubai attack, Jake, David and Hannah examine the dangers that can arise when the pilots &ndash; the people we entrust with our lives in the air &ndash; are also the people posing the biggest risk to passenger safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-when-the-pilot-is-the-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-when-the-pilot-is-the-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand wins APAC punctuality bronze in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[September saw 87.3 per cent of Air New Zealand flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule, well above the global average of 77.7 per cent, placing it behind Hainan Airlines and Trinity Airways (formerly T&rsquo;way). The carrier operated a total of 13,072 flights during the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-wins-apac-punctuality-bronze-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-wins-apac-punctuality-bronze-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB probes Townsville near miss between Jetstar plane and van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight JQ908 from Brisbane, operated by VH-VGQ (similar aircraft pictured), was reportedly around 15 metres from hitting a van as it landed in Townsville at 2:20pm on 7 October. Australian Aviation understands the van had entered the restricted area near the runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-townsville-near-miss-between-jetstar-plane-and-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-townsville-near-miss-between-jetstar-plane-and-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas and Air New Zealand prepare for end of their alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current Qantas-Air New Zealand partnership will end next April, removing access to Air New Zealand frequent flyer redemptions and lounge access for Qantas passengers. Air New Zealand currently accounts for around 0.09 per cent of Qantas Frequent Flyer reward seat bookings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-air-new-zealand-prepare-for-end-of-their-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-air-new-zealand-prepare-for-end-of-their-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia condemns Iranâs role in attempted UK RAF terror attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[RAF Fairford, the United States Air Force&rsquo;s only European airfield for heavy bombers, was involved in the incident earlier this year on 27 September. The UK government has recently indicated Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was allegedly involved in the attempted attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-condemns-irans-role-in-attempted-uk-raf-terror-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-condemns-irans-role-in-attempted-uk-raf-terror-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rex suspends flights to 2 regional NSW cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citing high fuel prices due to the Iran conflict, the carrier will temporarily drop its routes to Port Macquarie and Orange from 25 October, leaving their respective Sydney connections served only by QantasLink. According to Rex, it is still &ldquo;committed to serving regional and remote Australia&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rex-suspends-flights-to-2-regional-nsw-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rex-suspends-flights-to-2-regional-nsw-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine Coast Airport opens new arrivals area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opened last week, the new precinct includes a longer 92-metre baggage carousel; upgraded passenger facilities including new bathrooms and seating; and an &ldquo;efficient water-cooling system&rdquo; for the terminal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sunshine-coast-airport-opens-new-arrivals-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sunshine-coast-airport-opens-new-arrivals-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Virgin Australia 737-800 finds new life as Kiwi freighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[ZK-TXH &ldquo;Florence&rdquo; joins ZK-TXA &ldquo;Karen&rdquo;, Texel&rsquo;s second Boeing 737-800BCF in New Zealand, which arrived in August as part of a NZ$95 million ($76 million) investment. It previously operated for Virgin Australia as VH-VUO and had been with the group since the Virgin Blue era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ex-virgin-australia-737-800-finds-new-life-as-kiwi-freighter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ex-virgin-australia-737-800-finds-new-life-as-kiwi-freighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADF Drone Racing Team wins eighth straight tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Military International Drone Racing Tournament event moved beyond conventional racing, with teams competing in a tactical event incorporating an intercept, bomb drop and assault course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adf-drone-racing-team-wins-eighth-straight-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adf-drone-racing-team-wins-eighth-straight-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas engineers strike for the first time in 16 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 120 Qantas engineers opted to enact a two-hour total work ban and protest on Monday, 12 October, amid ongoing disagreements on pay and work conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-engineers-strike-for-the-first-time-in-16-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-engineers-strike-for-the-first-time-in-16-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Sydney International Airport tipped to underpin regional growth wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening of Western Sydney International Airport is set to reshape the region&rsquo;s commercial landscape, creating new opportunities for real estate agencies as businesses and employment expand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/western-sydney-international-airport-tipped-to-underpin-regional-growth-wave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/western-sydney-international-airport-tipped-to-underpin-regional-growth-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[flydubai hijacking pilot was indoctrinated while studying in Australia, investigators confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Omani pilot who allegedly attempted to commit a &ldquo;September 11 style&rdquo; hijacking attack in the Middle East was &ldquo;influenced by extremism and terrorism while studying in Australia&rdquo;, according to new information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flydubai-hijacking-pilot-was-indoctrinated-while-studying-in-australia-investigators-confirm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flydubai-hijacking-pilot-was-indoctrinated-while-studying-in-australia-investigators-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote Kimberley airstrip receives welcome upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalumburu, considered the most remote permanent settlement in Western Australia, has received an upgrade to its airstrip under a jointly funded state and federal program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remote-kimberley-airstrip-receives-welcome-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remote-kimberley-airstrip-receives-welcome-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia downgrades travel advice for UAE, Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian government&rsquo;s official travel advisory arm, Smartraveller, has downgraded its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to Level 2, recommending that travellers &ldquo;exercise a high degree of caution&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-downgrades-travel-advice-for-uae-qatar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-downgrades-travel-advice-for-uae-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are airline and banking laws the key to regulating AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has been inspired by regulatory practices in the aviation and banking sectors for new laws that would require AI developers to prove safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/are-airline-and-banking-laws-the-key-to-regulating-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/are-airline-and-banking-laws-the-key-to-regulating-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Virgin ground staff to vote on industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Australian Services Union, the Virgin staff it represents will lodge their vote this week, as they continue to battle over new pay and working conditions with the airline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-virgin-ground-staff-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-virgin-ground-staff-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivering electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence prime BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, designed to give them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/delivering-electronic-warfare-systems-for-f-35-stealth-fighters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/delivering-electronic-warfare-systems-for-f-35-stealth-fighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB reveals cause of near miss between freight plane and car in Mackay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dodgy aircraft radio and insufficient visual inspection by an airport driver contributed to a runway incursion and near collision between a plane and a car at Mackay Airport in November, the ATSB has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reveals-cause-of-near-miss-between-freight-plane-and-car-in-mackay-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reveals-cause-of-near-miss-between-freight-plane-and-car-in-mackay-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB reveals cause of near-miss between freight plane and car in Mackay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dodgy aircraft radio and insufficient visual inspection by an airport driver contributed to a runway incursion and near collision between a plane and a car at Mackay Airport in November, the ATSB has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reveals-cause-of-near-miss-between-freight-plane-and-car-in-mackay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reveals-cause-of-near-miss-between-freight-plane-and-car-in-mackay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Australia unveils Black Hawk trainee program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new four-year apprentice program combines formal theory learning with hands-on practical experience and is backed by a $1.3 million investment from Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockheed-martin-australia-unveils-black-hawk-trainee-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockheed-martin-australia-unveils-black-hawk-trainee-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Young engineers design, build and fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Defence Connect&rsquo;s Robert Dougherty speaks with RMIT University&rsquo;s Viviene Beins and Marcus Serong at ICAS 2026 in Sydney on what the Australian aerospace and defence industry can do to attract and retain the next generation of engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/podcast-young-engineers-design-build-and-fly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/podcast-young-engineers-design-build-and-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovaero and Shield AI partner to boost ADF strike capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penned at Land Forces 2026, the MoU will see the two companies partner up to integrate Shield AI&rsquo;s Hivemind mission autonomy software into Innovaero&rsquo;s Australian-designed One-Way Loitering suite of autonomous precision munitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/innovaero-and-shield-ai-partner-to-boost-adf-strike-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/innovaero-and-shield-ai-partner-to-boost-adf-strike-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia joins investigation into attempted flydubai hijack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-pilot of flight FZ103, who last week allegedly stabbed the captain mid-flight in an attempt to gain control of the aircraft before being disarmed by passengers, appeared to have spent several years studying in Melbourne nearly 10 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-joins-investigation-into-attempted-flydubai-hijack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-joins-investigation-into-attempted-flydubai-hijack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-driven Arkeus radar to enter service with Australian Army]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkeus has revealed that its Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar, dubbed Warden, will enter service with the Australian Army to provide comprehensive wide-area domain awareness for the Army&rsquo;s Integrator UAS as a part of the Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ai-driven-arkeus-radar-to-enter-service-with-australian-army/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ai-driven-arkeus-radar-to-enter-service-with-australian-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport signs as Rugby World Cup partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership will see Sydney Airport transform its T1 International forecourt and give passengers the opportunity to engage with players, take part in activities, and win tickets to games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-signs-as-rugby-world-cup-partner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-signs-as-rugby-world-cup-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a Vehicle Is Left Behind: Managing Abandoned Vehicles at Airports.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airports are complex environments where every square metre of space matters. Among the many operational challenges airport teams manage is one that receives relatively little attention &mdash; abandoned and unwanted vehicles. Vehicles left within airport precincts, particularly in terminal car parks, quickly become more than an inconvenience. Apart from occupying valuable parking spaces that could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/when-a-vehicle-is-left-behind-managing-abandoned-vehicles-at-airports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/when-a-vehicle-is-left-behind-managing-abandoned-vehicles-at-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot union calls for mental health reform after flydubai incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[AIPA, the major union representing the Qantas Group pilot cohorts, stated that while a similar incident is unlikely to occur in Australia for several reasons, it highlights the importance of a balanced approach to pilot mental health and wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-union-calls-for-mental-health-reform-after-flydubai-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-union-calls-for-mental-health-reform-after-flydubai-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 RAAF Air Show bound for Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scheduled for Sunday, 12 September 2027, the 2027 RAAF Air Show will take place at Langley Park in the Perth CBD, with static displays of aircraft and military equipment, as well as RAAF personnel on hand to answer questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/2027-raaf-air-show-bound-for-perth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/2027-raaf-air-show-bound-for-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas signs as airline partner for Avalon Airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organised by the AMDA Foundation, Avalon Airshow is by far Australia&rsquo;s largest air show and aerospace trade event and is run in collaboration with the Royal Australian Air Force and Victorian state government. Earlier this year, the 2027 event dates were firmed up, with Avalon due to take off from 23&ndash;28 February 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-signs-as-airline-partner-for-avalon-airshow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-signs-as-airline-partner-for-avalon-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies confirmed safe after flydubai hijack attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that &ldquo;at least&rdquo; two Australians were on board flydubai flight FZ103 during an attempted hijacking incident and emergency landing on Wednesday, 30 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aussies-confirmed-safe-after-flydubai-hijack-attempt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aussies-confirmed-safe-after-flydubai-hijack-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[V-BAT 5.3 drones undertake operational flights in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toll Uncrewed Systems head Wayne Condon confirmed the arrival of the aircraft in September under a key milestone for the company and partner Shield AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/v-bat-53-drones-undertake-operational-flights-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/v-bat-53-drones-undertake-operational-flights-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RotorTech moves up north for 2028 event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expo, to be hosted at the Cairns Convention Centre, will open for exhibition and sponsorship opportunities next year. It follows a successful show in 2026, with 125 exhibiting companies attending the Gold Coast event in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotortech-moves-up-north-for-2028-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotortech-moves-up-north-for-2028-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auckland Airport crosses halfway mark on terminal upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NZ$3.9 billion overhaul, which will see a new domestic terminal linked directly to the existing international terminal, began in 2024 and is slated for completion in 2028. It will replace the old domestic terminal, much of which dates from the 1960s and '70s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/auckland-airport-crosses-halfway-mark-on-terminal-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/auckland-airport-crosses-halfway-mark-on-terminal-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMP chair steps up to head Adelaide Airport board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Hirst, a board member of Adelaide Airport since 2023, will take over from Chapman in late November, bringing &ldquo;more than 40 years of experience in board and senior executive leadership roles within retail banking, treasury, funds management and financial markets&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/amp-chair-steps-up-to-head-adelaide-airport-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/amp-chair-steps-up-to-head-adelaide-airport-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport staff turn up heat on Jetstar with fresh industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Friday, 2 October, Australian Services Union members working for Jetstar at major airports will stop carrying out &ldquo;a range of non-essential duties&rdquo;, including routine passenger announcements and calls, and disruption and cancellation management tasks, over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-staff-turn-up-heat-on-jetstar-with-fresh-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-staff-turn-up-heat-on-jetstar-with-fresh-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No concrete date yet for Melbourne Airport train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to media this week at the announcement of preliminary works on the second stage to Keilor East, Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said there have been &ldquo;complexities that had to be worked through&rdquo; with regard to building at the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/no-concrete-date-yet-for-melbourne-airport-train-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/no-concrete-date-yet-for-melbourne-airport-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne-style shuttle bus to launch at WSI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The express &ldquo;Super Shuttle WSI&rdquo; electric bus service will link the new airport with Parramatta, Sydney CBD, and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, similarly to Melbourne Airport&rsquo;s &ldquo;SkyBus&rdquo; service. Tickets will be available at kiosks in and around the WSI terminal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-style-shuttle-bus-to-launch-at-wsi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-style-shuttle-bus-to-launch-at-wsi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine says âthanks, but no thanksâ to Australiaâs retiring Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko confirmed to Australian Aviation sister brand Defence Connect that Ukraine had withdrawn its request for the Tiger helicopters earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ukraine-says-thanks-but-no-thanks-to-australias-retiring-tigers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ukraine-says-thanks-but-no-thanks-to-australias-retiring-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Airport rail link gears up for second stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Site investigations, procurement and development works on the section, which will include the rail line to the new Keilor East station, will be underway shortly, with community engagement and early designs next year. Major construction will begin in 2028, with trains to run to the station in 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-airport-rail-link-gears-up-for-second-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-airport-rail-link-gears-up-for-second-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Is Vietjet the next Tigerair?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake, David and Hannah dig into the details of Vietjet&rsquo;s first Australian aircraft and ask what the next moves might be for the potential challenger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-is-vietjet-the-next-tigerair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-is-vietjet-the-next-tigerair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney ATC staffing under the microscope in ATSB probes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary reports have been released into the occurrences in July and August which saw aircraft on Sydney&rsquo;s runways and taxiways come into close proximity, as well as a statistical report into ground-based aircraft conflicts at Australia&rsquo;s five busiest airports between 2016 and 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-atc-staffing-under-the-microscope-in-atsb-probes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-atc-staffing-under-the-microscope-in-atsb-probes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fur North Queensland: Virgin brings pets in cabins to Cairns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offering, launched last year, will be extended to Cairns services starting 26 October, adding to existing pet-friendly services in Melbourne, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fur-north-queensland-virgin-brings-pets-in-cabins-to-cairns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fur-north-queensland-virgin-brings-pets-in-cabins-to-cairns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing to produce F/A-XX aircraft for US Navy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing said the fighter will revolutionise advancements in open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems and operational reach and capacity. F/A-XX is intended to replace the service&rsquo;s fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornets, according to Boeing in an investor statement released earlier today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-to-produce-fa-xx-aircraft-for-us-navy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-to-produce-fa-xx-aircraft-for-us-navy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginâs last 737 MAX 8 lands in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-8VK &ldquo;Woolamai Beach&rdquo; arrived in Brisbane just after 1:20pm on Tuesday following its ferry flight from Melbourne, Florida via Ontario, California and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The aircraft is Virgin&rsquo;s 26th 737 MAX 8, and the twelfth to arrive this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgins-last-737-max-8-lands-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgins-last-737-max-8-lands-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etihad to fly double daily to Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf-carrier revealed it will increase to twice-daily flights on all weekdays, raising capacity from 10 flights per week to 14, with 5,000 seats on offer in each direction per week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/etihad-to-fly-double-daily-to-sydney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/etihad-to-fly-double-daily-to-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines question idea to send Sydney ATCs to WSI during curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to 2GB ahead of a Sydney Airport working group meeting on Monday, Stephen Beckett, CEO of Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ), said the proposal is being investigated as part of a &ldquo;resilience plan&rdquo; at Kingsford Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airlines-question-idea-to-send-sydney-atcs-to-wsi-during-curfew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airlines-question-idea-to-send-sydney-atcs-to-wsi-during-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas and Virgin float passing SAF costs onto passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of an ongoing government consultation process regarding the use of low-carbon liquid fuels, including SAF, both major airline groups have proposed the introduction of a green fuel levy that gets added to passenger airfares to recoup the increased costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-virgin-float-passing-saf-costs-onto-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-virgin-float-passing-saf-costs-onto-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin hit hard by Melbourne grand final weekend weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[As reported in The Australian, more than 30,000 passengers were impacted by the Virgin disruptions, with over 40 flights cancelled and more than 100 delayed, while Jetstar and Qantas were less heavily affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-hit-hard-by-melbourne-grand-final-weekend-weather/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-hit-hard-by-melbourne-grand-final-weekend-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB closes the book on Jetstar turbulence event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight JQ897 from Perth, operated by the A321neo LR VH-OFS, was on approach to Sydney when it encountered turbulence that caused the nose to pitch up; however, according to investigators, the aircraft&rsquo;s flight envelope protection functioned as designed and the crew responded appropriately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-closes-the-book-on-jetstar-turbulence-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-closes-the-book-on-jetstar-turbulence-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAE Systems and Skyryse sign deal on autonomous aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the MoU, Skyryse&rsquo;s SkyOS will become the preferred aircraft operating system and flight control logic provider to BAE Systems Australia on joint projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bae-systems-and-skyryse-sign-deal-on-autonomous-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bae-systems-and-skyryse-sign-deal-on-autonomous-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More strikes on the way for Sydney Airport this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 50 work safety officers who are responsible for activities surrounding the airport&rsquo;s curfew, including closing off the airfield and tarmac and escorting contractors and emergency vehicles, will strike from 10pm to 1am until Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/more-strikes-on-the-way-for-sydney-airport-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/more-strikes-on-the-way-for-sydney-airport-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low cloud âvery likelyâ cause of R44 crash: ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has handed down its final report into the crash of a Robinson R44 II single-engine helicopter, registration VH-TCF, which crashed on 13 March 2026 with a single pilot onboard.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-cloud-very-likely-cause-of-r44-crash-atsb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-cloud-very-likely-cause-of-r44-crash-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army bids farewell to Tiger operations after 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-seat Tiger attack helicopter fleet was originally expected to be retired from service in 2027-28; however, the Australian Defence Force's 2026 National Defence Strategy&nbsp;accelerated this timeline to late 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-bids-farewell-to-tiger-operations-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-bids-farewell-to-tiger-operations-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoush erupts over Cathay Pacificâs exit from Cairns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor MP and Shadow Minister for Tourism Michael Healy, who served as Minister for Tourism under the former Miles Labor Government, this month said the decision by the carrier to pull out of Cairns &ldquo;deals a fresh setback to the Far North&rsquo;s tourism industry&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stoush-erupts-over-cathay-pacifics-exit-from-cairns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stoush-erupts-over-cathay-pacifics-exit-from-cairns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF Poseidon deployed to monitor North Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission forms part of Operation Argos, an ongoing commitment from Australia to help enforce the United Nations Security Council&rsquo;s sanctions on North Korean imports and exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-poseidon-deployed-to-monitor-north-korea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-poseidon-deployed-to-monitor-north-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NJE liable for relocation expenses, FWC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) notified the Fair Work Commission of a dispute with National Jet Express Pty Ltd (NJE) concerning a clause of its enterprise agreement that covered redeployment and expense obligations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nje-liable-for-relocation-expenses-fwc-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nje-liable-for-relocation-expenses-fwc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probes continue into Australian F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised regarding the parts, reportedly including a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, now being held in the possession of the People&rsquo;s Republic of China, the main pacing rival for the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/probes-continue-into-australian-f-35-parts-diverted-to-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/probes-continue-into-australian-f-35-parts-diverted-to-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin TWU strikes hit Sydney Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas ground staff and Certis security screening staff have both taken industrial action on Thursday, with QGS employees walking off the job for a full 24 hours and Certis staff staging a pair of two-hour walkouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twin-twu-strikes-hit-sydney-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twin-twu-strikes-hit-sydney-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Vietjet registers first aircraft in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-T8A, msn 63879 &ndash; owned by Vietjet Aviation &ndash; has appeared on the CASA register as of 23 September, with a registered operator based in Melbourne under the name &ldquo;Cherrie Aviation&rdquo;. CASA data indicates that the aircraft is a 737 MAX 8 manufactured this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-vietjet-registers-first-aircraft-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-vietjet-registers-first-aircraft-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar extends Sunshine Coast-Cairns service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formerly operated by Bonza, the route was&nbsp;picked up by Jetstar&nbsp;in December 2024 and currently flies three times per week. It had been slated to end for the season in March next year, but will now be extended to October, adding more than 34,000 seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-extends-sunshine-coast-cairns-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-extends-sunshine-coast-cairns-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DroneShield announces official opening of Adelaide R&amp;D facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility is expected to further expand the company&rsquo;s Australian research and development footprint and reinforce its commitment to South Australia&rsquo;s rapidly growing defence and technology sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/droneshield-announces-official-opening-of-adelaide-rampd-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/droneshield-announces-official-opening-of-adelaide-rampd-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices to boost ATC overtime pay during school holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[As reported in The Australian, an &ldquo;enhanced school holiday overtime incentive&rdquo; will pay ATCs 300 per cent overtime, instead of 190 per cent, for working extra shifts during the September/October break, so long as they also work all of their rostered hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-to-boost-atc-overtime-pay-during-school-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-to-boost-atc-overtime-pay-during-school-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Delays, delays, delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David welcome Hannah Dowling back to the show as they discuss the ongoing travails at Australia&rsquo;s busiest international gateway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-delays-delays-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-delays-delays-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport security screening staff to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers will conduct two sets of 2-hour stoppages from 7.30am&ndash;9.30am and 6.00pm&ndash;8.00pm on Thursday as part of protected industrial action after 99 per cent voted in favour. It comes as Qantas Freight and QantasLink ground handling staff are also planning strike action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-security-screening-staff-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-security-screening-staff-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSW renews western air transport subsidy for another year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to expire in November, the Western Air Services Subsidy has been renewed for another year, enabling cheaper flights by Air Link and FlyPelican to an area covering more than 111,000 square kilometres, including Bourke, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Cobar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-renews-western-air-transport-subsidy-for-another-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-renews-western-air-transport-subsidy-for-another-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Sunrise to reach New York in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for the 18-hour flights from Sydney to the Big Apple will go on sale in August next year, following the launch of the inaugural Project Sunrise services from Sydney to London in October 2027. It comes as flight tests continue on the first A350-1000ULR aircraft slated for Project Sunrise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/project-sunrise-to-reach-new-york-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/project-sunrise-to-reach-new-york-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar workers cancel passenger fees amid industrial dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Australian Services Union who work for the airline began waiving or zeroing out sales-related fees &ndash; including excess baggage charges, seat changes, and late fees &ndash; at midnight on 23 September, continuing until midnight on 24 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-workers-cancel-passenger-fees-amid-industrial-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-workers-cancel-passenger-fees-amid-industrial-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin slashes 30 flights over cabin crew shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a report in The Australian, Virgin cabin crew are calling in sick at higher rates and increasingly opting not to put their hand up for additional shifts on their off-days, citing being &ldquo;exhausted and fed up&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-slashes-30-flights-over-cabin-crew-shortages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-slashes-30-flights-over-cabin-crew-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport ground delay times spike in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for August 2026, the air navigation service provider said it has &ldquo;publicly acknowledged workforce resilience challenges that affected air traffic service outcomes in August&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-ground-delay-times-spike-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-ground-delay-times-spike-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia expands air service agreement with Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building on the existing agreements from 2011, the new deal expands available seats by 5,000 per week for each country&rsquo;s airlines, and adds new Indonesian destinations including Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Komodo and Likupang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-expands-air-service-agreement-with-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-expands-air-service-agreement-with-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF Tritons achieve initial operational capability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operating from RAAF Bases Tindal and Edinburgh and supported by Northrop Grumman Australia, the MQ-4C Triton fleet is now contributing to Australia&rsquo;s long-range surveillance capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-tritons-achieve-initial-operational-capability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-tritons-achieve-initial-operational-capability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroomba Airlines reveals new cadet pathway partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Maroomba Airlines director Mike Evans, the new partnership will fuel the airline&rsquo;s capacity for growth, through access to a consistent pipeline of &ldquo;experienced, highly trained, professional pilots&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maroomba-airlines-reveals-new-cadet-pathway-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maroomba-airlines-reveals-new-cadet-pathway-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BHP funding boost announced for Katherine Bennell-Pegg spaceflight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-leader of the #flyKatherine campaign, Larissa Wiese, said BHP&rsquo;s commitment demonstrated the scale of support behind the mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bhp-funding-boost-announced-for-katherine-bennell-pegg-spaceflight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bhp-funding-boost-announced-for-katherine-bennell-pegg-spaceflight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Department of War, Lockheed Martin commit to boost AIM-260 production, foreign military sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Department of War has signed a framework agreement with American defence prime Lockheed Martin to increase production of AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles and boost foreign military sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-department-of-war-lockheed-martin-commit-to-boost-aim-260-production-foreign-military-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-department-of-war-lockheed-martin-commit-to-boost-aim-260-production-foreign-military-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas investigates WhatsApp phishing reports targeting customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flying Kangaroo and a Sydney hotel warn customers not to share payment details following suspicious messages targeting Qantas Hotels customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-investigates-whatsapp-phishing-reports-targeting-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-investigates-whatsapp-phishing-reports-targeting-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at Qantas Ground Services (QGS) and Australian Air Express (AAE) will walk off the job in Victoria on Wednesday and the rest of the country on Thursday, with the Transport Workers&rsquo; Union decrying what it labels as &ldquo;corporate greed on steroids&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-strike-over-pay-and-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-strike-over-pay-and-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagga Wagga Airport to stay with council in 50-year lease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport, which is located on Defence-owned land and operates as a shared facility with RAAF Base Wagga, is run by the council as part of a long-standing partnership with Defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagga-wagga-airport-to-stay-with-council-in-50-year-lease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagga-wagga-airport-to-stay-with-council-in-50-year-lease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand to grow HobartâAuckland route in sixth season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route, set to resume next month, will operate three times per week for most of the season, with a fourth flight to be added over the peak between 27 February and 20 March. This will increase available seats by 28 per cent over the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-grow-hobartauckland-route-in-sixth-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-grow-hobartauckland-route-in-sixth-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand to grow Hobart-Auckland route in 6th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route, set to resume next month, will operate three times per week for most of the season, with a fourth flight to be added over the peak between 27 February and 20 March. This will increase available seats by 28 per cent over the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-grow-hobart-auckland-route-in-6th-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-grow-hobart-auckland-route-in-6th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney tops the list for air traffic controller sick leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[In data obtained by The Australian under freedom of information laws, Sydney ATCs took an average of 17 days of sick leave in the year ending 30 June, compared to Brisbane at 13.5, Melbourne at 12.8, and Perth at 8.45; across the whole of Airservices, the average was 14.6 days per person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-tops-the-list-for-air-traffic-controller-sick-leave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-tops-the-list-for-air-traffic-controller-sick-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport unveils new electric bus fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progressively replacing diesel vehicles across the airport&rsquo;s operations, the 25 dual-control airfield apron buses and 25 &ldquo;Citirider&rdquo; electric shuttle buses has been supplied by Australian electric vehicle manufacturer Bus &amp; Coach International (BCI).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-unveils-new-electric-bus-fleet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-unveils-new-electric-bus-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance raises $40m in recapitalisation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFO and charter operator has finished both the institutional and retail components of the equity raising after it recorded a $38.2 million underlying pre-tax profit, but a $90 million statutory loss, for the 2025&ndash;26 financial year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-raises-40m-in-recapitalisation-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-raises-40m-in-recapitalisation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Air Force confirms orbital weapons capability]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink made the comments during an Air, Space and Cyber Conference held earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-air-force-confirms-orbital-weapons-capability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-air-force-confirms-orbital-weapons-capability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport to open new passport control area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening on Friday, the 12-lane passport control point, relocated upstairs to Level 4 of the International Terminal, is now in a &ldquo;light-filled atrium&rdquo; alongside the new security screening area, and means check-in, security screening and passport control will all be on one level for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-to-open-new-passport-control-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-to-open-new-passport-control-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelaide Airport hits passenger record in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Australian gateway saw 806,486 passengers in July including transits, a 4.7 per cent increase on the previous year, with total passenger numbers (excluding transits) increasing 4.7 per cent to 9.17 million over the past 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adelaide-airport-hits-passenger-record-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adelaide-airport-hits-passenger-record-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: The ghost of Ansett]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at what Ansett Australia left behind, 25 years after the airline went bust &ndash; and ask what might have happened if it hadn&rsquo;t.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-the-ghost-of-ansett/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-the-ghost-of-ansett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cirrus and Cessna almost collided in January, says ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its report into the near collision involving Cessna 172S, VH-KOJ, and Cirrus SR22, VH-XC5, on 22 January, the transport safety watchdog found the Cirrus passed 46&nbsp;m behind and 99&nbsp;ft below the Cessna, due to &ldquo;inadequate spacing&rdquo; on the part of the faster Cirrus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cirrus-and-cessna-almost-collided-in-january-says-atsb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cirrus-and-cessna-almost-collided-in-january-says-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic cancellation rates continue to fall, says ACCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 1.5 per cent of flights were cancelled across Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin and Rex in each of May, June and July this year, the consumer and competition watchdog said in its&nbsp;latest&nbsp;Domestic Airline Competition in Australia&nbsp;report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/domestic-cancellation-rates-continue-to-fall-says-accc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/domestic-cancellation-rates-continue-to-fall-says-accc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhunt underway over alleged RAAF Darwin break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident reportedly occurred at Base Darwin late on 14 September around 4:30pm. The break-in also allegedly triggered a lockdown of the base, with Military Police, Australian Federal Police and NT Police all called to respond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/manhunt-underway-over-alleged-raaf-darwin-break-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/manhunt-underway-over-alleged-raaf-darwin-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin announces expanded production for Vectis UAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production jump is reportedly being made in response to LM Skunk Works meeting urgency in the development of survivable, multi-mission, autonomous capability in the US market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockheed-martin-announces-expanded-production-for-vectis-uas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockheed-martin-announces-expanded-production-for-vectis-uas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport Minister hits lifetime Qantas Platinum status]]></title><description><![CDATA[As reported by The Australian Financial Review, the Transport Minister noted the status, which requires 75,000 lifetime Qantas status credits to attain, in her register of interests this week. According to the Minister, she had accrued these credits through flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transport-minister-hits-lifetime-qantas-platinum-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transport-minister-hits-lifetime-qantas-platinum-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantasâ Adelaide âinnovation centreâ open for business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Product Innovation Centre, based in the Adelaide CBD, will play host to the airline group&rsquo;s technology product development teams including product managers, digital experience designers, software engineers, and data and AI specialists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-adelaide-innovation-centre-open-for-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-adelaide-innovation-centre-open-for-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic airlines perform strongly despite high fuel costs: ACCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest Domestic Airline Competition in Australia report, the consumer and competition watchdog said jet fuel prices were nearly 50 per cent higher in late August 2026 than in February 2026 due to the Iran conflict, but both Qantas Group and Virgin Australia had solid full-year earnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/domestic-airlines-perform-strongly-despite-high-fuel-costs-accc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/domestic-airlines-perform-strongly-despite-high-fuel-costs-accc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransNusa adds Melbourne as second Australian port]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indonesian medium-service carrier will fly four times per week from Melbourne to Denpasar using its A320 fleet starting 19 October, becoming the sixth carrier to operate the route. Melbourne will be TransNusa&rsquo;s second Australian destination after Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transnusa-adds-melbourne-as-second-australian-port/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/transnusa-adds-melbourne-as-second-australian-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LifeFlight sounds alarm about laser strikes on helicopters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aeromedical organisation said four laser strikes have been reported on LifeFlight Australia helicopters this year, compared with two in the whole of 2025, with the three most recent in Goodna, Caboolture and South Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lifeflight-sounds-alarm-about-laser-strikes-on-helicopters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lifeflight-sounds-alarm-about-laser-strikes-on-helicopters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia marks quarter century of âlife without Ansettâ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formerly one of Australia&rsquo;s two major domestic carriers, Ansett&rsquo;s fleet was grounded on 14 September 2001 after being placed into administration two days earlier; while limited flights resumed in October of that year, the airline would shut its doors for good in March 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-marks-quarter-century-of-life-without-ansett/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-marks-quarter-century-of-life-without-ansett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices responds to ACCC questions about price increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an addendum to its issues paper on the proposal, which would see fees to airlines increase by around 15 per cent per year over the next five years, the consumer and competition watchdog extended the consultation period deadline from 25 September to 9 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-responds-to-accc-questions-about-price-increases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-responds-to-accc-questions-about-price-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duo restrained after alleged âaltercationâ on Virgin Doha flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to media reports, the two passengers on board VA7 from Melbourne to Doha on Friday were allegedly &ldquo;headbutting and spitting on flight attendants&rdquo; and claiming they had a gun, and &ldquo;six or seven men each&rdquo; were needed to subdue and restrain them until the flight could land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/duo-restrained-after-alleged-altercation-on-virgin-doha-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/duo-restrained-after-alleged-altercation-on-virgin-doha-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy tests drone deployment from offshore patrol vessels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial, from 17 to 21 August, assessed two Australian-developed systems: the uncrewed maritime-logistics-focused Callisto 50 trial demonstrated autonomous launch and recovery from a moving ship, while the Arace Angel trialled airborne surveillance and night operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/navy-tests-drone-deployment-from-offshore-patrol-vessels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/navy-tests-drone-deployment-from-offshore-patrol-vessels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF marks initial operational capability of new long-range missiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, said the RAAF has demonstrated it is ready to conduct long-range, survivable and lethal maritime and land strike from F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft against highly defended targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-marks-initial-operational-capability-of-new-long-range-missiles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-marks-initial-operational-capability-of-new-long-range-missiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INSIDE SFC AUSTRALIA : TRAINING THE AIRLINE PILOTS OF TOMORROW]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is not unusual to find that passion and enthusiasm trigger careers in aviation. However, these qualities alone do not always guarantee long-term success, particularly in a dynamic and constantly evolving industry such as aviation. Back in 1969, the Schofields Flying Club (SFC) began as a not-for-profit club for aviation enthusiasts. Over time, it rapidly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inside-sfc-australia-training-the-airline-pilots-of-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inside-sfc-australia-training-the-airline-pilots-of-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices delay figures paint incomplete picture, airlines say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) says Airservices&rsquo; data does not account for knock-on effects from delays, with CEO Stephen Beckett saying the air navigation service provider is &ldquo;not being upfront about the full extent of delays resulting from its actions&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-delay-figures-paint-incomplete-picture-airlines-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-delay-figures-paint-incomplete-picture-airlines-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9/11 led to biggest security changes in aviation history, says expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[RMIT Aviation Academy&rsquo;s Justin Brownjohn said the 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed almost 3,000 people, sparked the &ldquo;most significant overhaul of aviation security&rdquo; in modern times, including heightened protections at airports and on board aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/911-led-to-biggest-security-changes-in-aviation-history-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/911-led-to-biggest-security-changes-in-aviation-history-says-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departure tax hike set to die in the Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The departure tax was set to rise from $70 to $80 per person starting in January, which provoked condemnation from both the tourism industry and the airlines; however, the bill is set to be blocked in the Senate, with the Coalition and the Greens both coming out against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/departure-tax-hike-set-to-die-in-the-senate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/departure-tax-hike-set-to-die-in-the-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESA reportedly offers space mission for Katherine Bennell-Pegg]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s understood that the government may have as little as two weeks to consider the formal offer, received earlier this year, from the head of ESA with a cooperative agreement for a flight to space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/esa-reportedly-offers-space-mission-for-katherine-bennell-pegg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/esa-reportedly-offers-space-mission-for-katherine-bennell-pegg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA expands medical capability on its rescue helicopters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RAC Rescue helicopters will commence the &ldquo;enhanced physician-paramedic model&rdquo; with Jandakot on 14 September, followed by Bunbury in 2027. The service will also be&nbsp;integrated into WA Country Health Service's Command Centre and WA Health's State Operations Centre (SHOC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-expands-medical-capability-on-its-rescue-helicopters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-expands-medical-capability-on-its-rescue-helicopters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[âCost over safetyâ: Brisbane staff pan Airservices work culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[An internal survey reported in The Daily Telegraph found that just 15 per cent of Brisbane employees were happy working for Airservices, 13 per cent believed safety was a consistent priority, and four per cent trusted the executive team was taking the organisation in the right direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cost-over-safety-brisbane-staff-pan-airservices-work-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cost-over-safety-brisbane-staff-pan-airservices-work-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas A380s carry two NFL teams to Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-OQD flew the San Francisco 49ers on 2 September, with VH-OQH carrying the Los Angeles Rams on 8 September ahead of the clash on Friday between the two California teams at the MCG, the first time a regular-season match has been played in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-carry-two-nfl-teams-to-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-carry-two-nfl-teams-to-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas A380s carry 2 NFL teams to Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-OQD flew the San Francisco 49ers on 2 September, with VH-OQH carrying the Los Angeles Rams on 8 September ahead of the clash on Friday between the two California teams at the MCG, the first time a regular-season match has been played in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-carry-2-nfl-teams-to-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-carry-2-nfl-teams-to-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CASA approves Sypaq for beyond visual line of sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approval recognises the maturity of flight operations and allows SYPAQ to independently authorise BVLOS activities across Australia, according to the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-approves-sypaq-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-approves-sypaq-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shenzhen Airlines taps Sydney as second Australian destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting December 2026, the carrier will fly four times per week between Sydney and Shenzhen using its A330-300 fleet, adding approximately 130,000 seats per year and supporting around 100,000 annual passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shenzhen-airlines-taps-sydney-as-second-australian-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shenzhen-airlines-taps-sydney-as-second-australian-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of finalists revealed for Australian AI Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powered by Momentum Media, the third annual Australian AI Awards is poised to have its biggest year so far, with a record 305 innovators qualifying as finalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/record-number-of-finalists-revealed-for-australian-ai-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/record-number-of-finalists-revealed-for-australian-ai-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroomba Airlines set to expand as FIFO demand grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perth-based charter and FIFO operator, which increased its Dash 8 fleet from four to six aircraft in the past 18 months, carried 94,496 passengers across 3,525 flights in the past year and is planning to add further capacity to its operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maroomba-airlines-set-to-expand-as-fifo-demand-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maroomba-airlines-set-to-expand-as-fifo-demand-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government invests $2.4bn in next stage of air and missile defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment, part of the second tranche of AIR6500, will be made over six years through Defence&rsquo;s existing strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia, providing more than 360 highly skilled jobs in both the Hunter Region and South Australia, and supporting the Australian Defence industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-invests-24bn-in-next-stage-of-air-and-missile-defence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-invests-24bn-in-next-stage-of-air-and-missile-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Flying to the bottom of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Skytraders pilots Dan Colborne and Louise Robertson share their tales of flying to Antarctica &ndash; the highs, the lows, and the challenges of operating in the isolated southernmost reaches of the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/podcast-flying-to-the-bottom-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/podcast-flying-to-the-bottom-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASAâs X-59 experimental aircraft set for new testing phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The successful run of tests has the aircraft reportedly continuing on a path towards a new phase later this year, where NASA will evaluate the sonic thumps the X-59 is designed to make when flying faster than the speed of sound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nasas-x-59-experimental-aircraft-set-for-new-testing-phase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nasas-x-59-experimental-aircraft-set-for-new-testing-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSI adds sixth airline to stable as Fiji Airways signs on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commencing on 17 March, the service will operate overnight using 737 MAX 8 aircraft, adding more than 53,000 annual seats between Sydney and Nadi. It comes as operational testing ramps up with passenger trials ahead of the airport&rsquo;s opening in a month&rsquo;s time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-adds-sixth-airline-to-stable-as-fiji-airways-signs-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-adds-sixth-airline-to-stable-as-fiji-airways-signs-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney to gain direct link with Cairo next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new route, announced at the El Alamein Air Show, will give Sydney its only direct connection to Cairo, with onward connections across Egypt, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and will mark Sydney&rsquo;s 54th airline &ndash; a new record for the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-to-gain-direct-link-with-cairo-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-to-gain-direct-link-with-cairo-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB probes double fatality in Brisbane light plane accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular Outback Air Race participant Ian Campbell, founder of dairy company Barambah Organics, and his daughter Hannah were killed when the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza they were flying crashed in Stockleigh, seven minutes after taking off from Archerfield Airport at around 11am on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-double-fatality-in-brisbane-light-plane-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-double-fatality-in-brisbane-light-plane-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASL Airlines appears to drop bid for collapsed NZ freight carrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their latest report, Airwork receivers Calibre Group noted that the conditional agreement with ASL, announced in May, had not proceeded, with the business now expected to be sold in the first quarter of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asl-airlines-appears-to-drop-bid-for-collapsed-nz-freight-carrier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asl-airlines-appears-to-drop-bid-for-collapsed-nz-freight-carrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No âimmediate safety riskâ at Sydney Airport, says working group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sydney Airport Air Traffic Control Working Group, which was first convened last month, aims to continue &ldquo;collaborative engagement&rdquo; on the recent disruptions and safety occurrences connected to issues at Sydney tower control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/no-immediate-safety-risk-at-sydney-airport-says-working-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/no-immediate-safety-risk-at-sydney-airport-says-working-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypersonix and Gilmour team up on hypersonic flight-test options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership brings together Gilmour Space's rocket propulsion, launch, mission integration and flight-test capabilities with Hypersonix's scramjet propulsion and hypersonic vehicle technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hypersonix-and-gilmour-team-up-on-hypersonic-flight-test-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hypersonix-and-gilmour-team-up-on-hypersonic-flight-test-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas welcomes first Network Aviation E190 in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[While QantasLink wet-leases E190s from Alliance in the eastern states, VH-E9A &ndash; which touched down in Perth on Monday &ndash; is the first of the E-Jets to be owned by the airline itself, with up to 14 of the mid-life aircraft on order to replace Network&rsquo;s ageing Fokker 100 fleet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-welcomes-first-network-aviation-e190-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-welcomes-first-network-aviation-e190-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas investigates after dramatic NZ diversion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight QF122 from Queenstown to Sydney on Saturday, operated by VH-VZQ (similar aircraft pictured), landed safely in Christchurch after passengers reportedly heard loud bangs and saw flames from its left-hand engine. Engineers arrived in Christchurch on Sunday to inspect the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-investigates-after-dramatic-nz-diversion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-investigates-after-dramatic-nz-diversion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[âQuick answersâ not the aim in Sydney probe, says ATSB boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an open letter on the ATSB&rsquo;s website, its chief commissioner Angus Mitchell discussed the recent high-profile &ldquo;near-misses&rdquo; in Sydney, noting that travellers, aviation workers and the broader community&nbsp;&ldquo;all rightly expect Australia&rsquo;s aviation system to operate safely and reliably&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/quick-answers-not-the-aim-in-sydney-probe-says-atsb-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/quick-answers-not-the-aim-in-sydney-probe-says-atsb-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet Zero wins approval for major Townsville SAF plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm has completed a $30 million Qantas- and Airbus-backed funding round alongside securing the development approval for the landmark project, and has also won the support of global energy and manufacturing company Posco International as a strategic investor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jet-zero-wins-approval-for-major-townsville-saf-plant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jet-zero-wins-approval-for-major-townsville-saf-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFDS to buy 6 King Air 260Cs to modernise Queensland fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set to arrive over four years from 2028, the new aircraft &ndash; replacing the existing King Air 200 fleet &ndash; will be fitted out with a bespoke Aeromedical Mission System (AMS) from Sunshine Coast-based company HeliMods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rfds-to-buy-6-king-air-260cs-to-modernise-queensland-fleet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rfds-to-buy-6-king-air-260cs-to-modernise-queensland-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFDS to buy 6 King Air 260Cs to modernise Qld fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set to arrive over four years from 2028, the new aircraft &ndash; replacing the existing King Air 200 fleet &ndash; will be fitted out with a bespoke Aeromedical Mission System (AMS) from Sunshine Coast-based company HeliMods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rfds-to-buy-6-king-air-260cs-to-modernise-qld-fleet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rfds-to-buy-6-king-air-260cs-to-modernise-qld-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Melbourne Airport transport zones to open next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening on 6 October, the free drop-off zone on level 3 of the T123 transport hub will provide &ldquo;significantly more space&rdquo; than the current departures ramp, which is prone to congestion, while the free level 2 pick-up zone will offer around 100 undercover parking spaces close to toilets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-melbourne-airport-transport-zones-to-open-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-melbourne-airport-transport-zones-to-open-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Airport booms with record annual traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport, which cut the ribbon on its expanded terminal last year, saw a record 1,300,775 passengers in FY26 &ndash; its first time surpassing 1.3 million, and a 10 per cent increase on the previous year. It comes after Newcastle won Airport of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/newcastle-airport-booms-with-record-annual-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/newcastle-airport-booms-with-record-annual-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rex Saab in aborted take-off had engine damage, says ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-ZPN was preparing to depart for Broken Hill on 8 October 2025 with two flight crew, one cabin crew, and 23 passengers on board when its left engine failed during the take-off roll. As it was before the V1 decision speed, the pilots opted to abort the take-off and taxied off the runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rex-saab-in-aborted-take-off-had-engine-damage-says-atsb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rex-saab-in-aborted-take-off-had-engine-damage-says-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Coast Airport earns accessibility accreditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport joins Perth as one of the only two Australian airports to receive accreditation under&nbsp;the&nbsp;Airport Council International&rsquo;s&nbsp;(ACI) Accessibility&nbsp;Enhancement Accreditation&nbsp;Program, which helps recognise and facilitate efforts to improve accessibility for disabled passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gold-coast-airport-earns-accessibility-accreditation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gold-coast-airport-earns-accessibility-accreditation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin retains crown as Australiaâs most trusted travel brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards saw the carrier retain its title with a strong &ldquo;net trust score&rdquo;, reflecting high levels of trust and low levels of distrust in public surveys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-retains-crown-as-australias-most-trusted-travel-brand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-retains-crown-as-australias-most-trusted-travel-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensland awards $3m grant for defence aviation MRO training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Townsville Aviation Centre of Excellence&nbsp;(TACE) is billed as a &ldquo;leading training facility for&nbsp;the next generation&nbsp;of&nbsp;defence&nbsp;aviation maintenance engineers&rdquo; with simulation equipment such as Aircraft Maintenance&nbsp;Trainers and&nbsp;Virtual Maintenance&nbsp;Trainers, as well as other advanced system trainers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/queensland-awards-3m-grant-for-defence-aviation-mro-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/queensland-awards-3m-grant-for-defence-aviation-mro-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld awards $3m grant for defence aviation MRO training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Townsville Aviation Centre of Excellence&nbsp;is billed as a &ldquo;leading training facility for&nbsp;the next generation&nbsp;of&nbsp;defence&nbsp;aviation maintenance engineers&rdquo; with simulation equipment such as aircraft maintenance&nbsp;trainers and&nbsp;virtual maintenance&nbsp;trainers, as well as other advanced system trainers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-awards-3m-grant-for-defence-aviation-mro-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-awards-3m-grant-for-defence-aviation-mro-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New funding round opens for remote airstrip upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to $25 million in total is available under the funding round, covering up to 50 per cent of project costs for safety and accessibility upgrades or 100 per cent for eligible Indigenous-owned or operated airstrips, capped at $4 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-funding-round-opens-for-remote-airstrip-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-funding-round-opens-for-remote-airstrip-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NT airports boss appointed CEO of Sunshine Coast Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmondstone, who announced he was leaving ADG last month, will replace outgoing Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills from next year. As CEO of ADG, Edmondstone oversaw three Northern Territory airports at Darwin, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nt-airports-boss-appointed-ceo-of-sunshine-coast-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nt-airports-boss-appointed-ceo-of-sunshine-coast-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNZAF, Australian Defence Force endorse shared space vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The statement highlighted the growing importance of space to modern military operations, underpinning communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance and command and control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rnzaf-australian-defence-force-endorse-shared-space-vision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rnzaf-australian-defence-force-endorse-shared-space-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALSIM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to see more stories from trusted news sources? Make Australian Aviation a preferred news source on Google. Click here to add Australian Aviation as a preferred news source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alsim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alsim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Issue #402: Paint It Black]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the control column Ladies and gentlemen, this is your (new) captain speaking! It gives me great pleasure to officially welcome you to this issue of Australian Aviation from the pilot&rsquo;s seat. It&rsquo;s been a year since the incorrigible Adam Thorn left us, but we&rsquo;ve all taken care to make sure this venerable publication keeps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/issue-402-paint-it-black/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/issue-402-paint-it-black/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF Globemaster brings aid to stricken Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C-17A Globemaster III departed RAAF Base Amberley on Tuesday, carrying humanitarian aid to the mountainous nation which was recently struck by devastating flooding and mudslides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-globemaster-brings-aid-to-stricken-nepal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-globemaster-brings-aid-to-stricken-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: See you late-y, A380]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David bid a fond early farewell to the Qantas A380 fleet as the superjumbos get ready to fly off into the sunset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-see-you-late-y-a380/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-see-you-late-y-a380/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathay brings refreshed business class suites to Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting 26 October, the carrier will operate its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs on selected CX171 and CX140 services between Perth and Hong Kong until 27 March next year. It comes amid celebrations of Cathay&rsquo;s 80th anniversary this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-brings-refreshed-business-class-suites-to-perth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-brings-refreshed-business-class-suites-to-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas to double Palau flights over holiday peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;Palau Paradise Express&rdquo; service, which Qantas began operating in 2024, will increase to two weekly flights from Brisbane starting in December. The route has carried more than 15,400 passengers since its launch, quadrupling pre-COVID traffic to Palau from Australia and Oceania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-to-double-palau-flights-over-holiday-peak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-to-double-palau-flights-over-holiday-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-A5C landed in Western Sydney shortly after 9:15am following a test flight from Melbourne, marking another significant milestone for the new airport ahead of its full opening next month. Jetstar will operate the inaugural flight from WSI to the Gold Coast on 25 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/first-passenger-jet-lands-at-wsi-as-trials-ramp-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/first-passenger-jet-lands-at-wsi-as-trials-ramp-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership will see Qantas Frequent Flyer members able to redeem their Qantas Points on Condor&rsquo;s network of more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-condor-launch-new-loyalty-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-and-condor-launch-new-loyalty-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar to ramp up Hobart flights from Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seasonal service, which recommences on 27 October and runs three times per week until 24 April 2027, will increase by 6,000 seats to 28,000, up 27 per cent on its inaugural season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-to-ramp-up-hobart-flights-from-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-to-ramp-up-hobart-flights-from-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas ground workers overwhelmingly back strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers&rsquo; Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to &ldquo;rock-bottom levels&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-overwhelmingly-back-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-overwhelmingly-back-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA awards grant for drone detection research]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is investigating how low-cost optical sensor networks can detect and track drones, and aims to reduce potential aerial threats to Australia&rsquo;s Defence personnel, infrastructure and critical assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-awards-grant-for-drone-detection-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-awards-grant-for-drone-detection-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philippine Airlines to fly daily to Melbourne over year-end peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philippines flag carrier will increase from five to seven flights per week with its A330-300 fleet starting 19 November, arriving in Melbourne at 7:30am and departing at 9:20am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/philippine-airlines-to-fly-daily-to-melbourne-over-year-end-peak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/philippine-airlines-to-fly-daily-to-melbourne-over-year-end-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia passes 65 million domestic passengers in 2025â26]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 65.32 million passengers travelled on Australian domestic commercial flights, including charter operations, in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-passes-65-million-domestic-passengers-in-202526/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-passes-65-million-domestic-passengers-in-202526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moree police drone trial extended for 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launched in February, the POLAIR Remote program has seen two drones, operated from Bankstown Airport, participate in aerial surveillance in an effort to improve police response times. This is the first time Australian police have used drones in this way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-police-drone-trial-extended-for-2-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-police-drone-trial-extended-for-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: âI take accountabilityâ for my mistakes, says Joyce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking exclusively to the Australian Aviation Podcast following the release of his memoir, Joyce apologised for his missteps as head of Qantas, but said he believes the Flying Kangaroo is in a strong position thanks to the decisions he and his leadership team got right.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-i-take-accountability-for-my-mistakes-says-joyce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-i-take-accountability-for-my-mistakes-says-joyce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Alan Joyce tells all]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Alan Joyce speaks exclusively to Jake Nelson in a no-holds-barred interview on the big decisions, the accomplishments, and the controversies of his time as CEO of Qantas Group, and what he feels his legacy will be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-alan-joyce-tells-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-alan-joyce-tells-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand in the red as high costs bite bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kiwi flag carrier lost NZ$242 million after tax, with a pre-tax loss of NZ$336 million ($278 million), driven by high fuel costs from the Iran conflict, ongoing engine issues, increased aviation system costs, and a &ldquo;peak aircraft maintenance year&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-in-the-red-as-high-costs-bite-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-in-the-red-as-high-costs-bite-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar airport workers to vote on industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jetstar airport operations workers represented by the Australian Services Union will vote on a range of industrial actions, including work stoppages, uniform compliance bans, and waiving or zeroing out sales-related fees such as excess baggage charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-airport-workers-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-airport-workers-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin defies Iran headwinds for major revenue growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s second largest airline group reported underlying EBIT of $753 million for FY25&ndash;26, up 13.4 per cent in 2025, with underlying net profit after tax of $404 million, an increase of 21.9 per cent; statutory NPAT was up a more modest 4.7 per cent to $501 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-defies-iran-headwinds-for-major-revenue-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-defies-iran-headwinds-for-major-revenue-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas opens new Sydney safety training centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6,300 sqm facility, which will train more than 10,000 pilots and cabin crew every year, integrates both widebody and narrowbody training facilities including replica cabins, door trainers, virtual reality equipment, a multi-storey escape slide and rafts, and classrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-opens-new-sydney-safety-training-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-opens-new-sydney-safety-training-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas unveils new A321XLR, 787 Business cabins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 12 additional 787s are on order for the Flying Kangaroo, alongside 16 A321XLRs configured for international and transcontinental travel. These A321XLRs will feature the first lie-flat business class seats on a Qantas narrow-body aircraft, and will begin arriving from 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-unveils-new-a321xlr-787-business-cabins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-unveils-new-a321xlr-787-business-cabins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas A380s set for early retirement as fleet renewal ramps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national carrier is bringing forward the superjumbos&rsquo; retirement, which had been planned for the early 2030s, to 2028 as it holds talks with Boeing and Airbus about converting around 20 existing purchase right options to firm orders from 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-set-for-early-retirement-as-fleet-renewal-ramps-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-a380s-set-for-early-retirement-as-fleet-renewal-ramps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war costs Qantas $420m in 2026 financial year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flying Kangaroo saw a $1.29 billion statutory profit after tax for 2025&ndash;26, down $316 million on the previous financial year, with mitigation actions undertaken in response to the conflict reducing the impact of a $610 million increase in Qantas&rsquo; fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iran-war-costs-qantas-420m-in-2026-financial-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iran-war-costs-qantas-420m-in-2026-financial-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incidents on the rise in Australia, says expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Wild, aviation coordinator at ADFA and UNSW, came to the conclusion after analysing annual data for Australian commercial air transport from the ATSB between 2003 and 2025. It comes after a recent high-profile string of four incidents at Sydney Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incidents-on-the-rise-in-australia-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incidents-on-the-rise-in-australia-says-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: All A-OK for APAC aviation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at the ups and downs of Asia-Pacific&rsquo;s aviation sector, and where recent route reshuffles might fit into the equation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-all-a-ok-for-apac-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-all-a-ok-for-apac-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance hit with $90m statutory loss for 2025â26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charter, ACMI, and FIFO operator said the statutory loss reflects &ldquo;non-cash impairment and asset write-downs&rdquo; primarily associated with its Fokker fleet. Alliance has also announced a $40 million equity raising following media speculation earlier in the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-hit-with-90m-statutory-loss-for-202526/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-hit-with-90m-statutory-loss-for-202526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence expands sustainable fuels across network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative, which aligns with the 2026 National Defence Strategy to &ldquo;enhance energy security and operational readiness&rdquo;, has seen all ADF aviation and land assets certified to operate on low-carbon fuels, with certification of maritime platforms &ldquo;nearing completion&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defence-expands-sustainable-fuels-across-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defence-expands-sustainable-fuels-across-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Archive #21 | Boeing 747]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Aviation opens its archive to tell the story of the Boeing 747 - the mighty &ldquo;Queen of the Skies&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inside-the-archive-21-boeing-747/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inside-the-archive-21-boeing-747/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia-Pacific tipped to stay worldâs fastest-growing airline market]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a report from S&amp;P Global Ratings, data from 22 airlines in the region including Qantas and Air New Zealand, which all together account for around 85 per cent of Asia-Pacific market capitalisation, showed &ldquo;close to 5,700 aircraft on order and over US$300 billion in capital commitments&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asia-pacific-tipped-to-stay-worlds-fastest-growing-airline-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/asia-pacific-tipped-to-stay-worlds-fastest-growing-airline-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar rolls out MelbourneâSri Lanka service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-cost carrier&rsquo;s inaugural Colombo flight, JQ5, took off from Melbourne just after 12:30pm on Tuesday aboard the 787-8 Dreamliner VH-VKA. Jetstar is the first Australian airline to operate the route, and will compete with SriLankan Airlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-rolls-out-melbournesri-lanka-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-rolls-out-melbournesri-lanka-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albury aerospace SME joins Black Hawk sustainment network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership builds on AAE&rsquo;s existing relationship with Lockheed Martin Australia and Sikorsky Australia, for which the company already provides aerospace spare parts and material support to Seahawk sustainment operations at Nowra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/albury-aerospace-sme-joins-black-hawk-sustainment-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/albury-aerospace-sme-joins-black-hawk-sustainment-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA tests radar antenna for next-gen Martian helicopters]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has completed a major test campaign for a lightweight, flexible radar antenna that will enable its proposed SkyFall Mars helicopters to search beneath the Red Planet&rsquo;s surface for accessible deposits of frozen water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nasa-tests-radar-antenna-for-next-gen-martian-helicopters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nasa-tests-radar-antenna-for-next-gen-martian-helicopters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airnorth charter supports SpaceX rocket retrieval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airnorth&rsquo;s Embraer E190 VH-XFC flew a SpaceX recovery team to Christmas Island on 15 August for a crew change following Starship Flight 13&rsquo;s splashdown in the Indian Ocean. According to the airline, Christmas Island is &ldquo;one of the most complex destinations Airnorth plans and operates to&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-charter-supports-spacex-rocket-retrieval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-charter-supports-spacex-rocket-retrieval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance contemplates capital raising as full-year results loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charter and FIFO carrier requested a trading halt on Monday morning, to last until Wednesday or until an announcement is made about capital raising, following reports in The Australian Financial Review over the weekend that a plan may be in the works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-contemplates-capital-raising-as-full-year-results-loom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-contemplates-capital-raising-as-full-year-results-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANA brings back daily PerthâNarita flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese carrier will bring more than 26,000 additional inbound seats to WA between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027 following the success of its first daily seasonal service between December 2025 and April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ana-brings-back-daily-perthnarita-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ana-brings-back-daily-perthnarita-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANA brings back daily Perth-Narita flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese carrier will bring more than 26,000 additional inbound seats to WA between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027 following the success of its first daily seasonal service between December 2025 and April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ana-brings-back-daily-perth-narita-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ana-brings-back-daily-perth-narita-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB told Sydney ATCs ânot readyâ for WSI airspace changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed on the safety watchdog&rsquo;s website, the report from an &ldquo;experienced Air Traffic Controller&rdquo; expresses concerns that the Sydney Terminal Control Unit (TCU) is &ldquo;not ready to safely manage the impending complex airspace and procedure changes&rdquo; implemented in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-told-sydney-atcs-not-ready-for-wsi-airspace-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-told-sydney-atcs-not-ready-for-wsi-airspace-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote airstrip receives almost $7m in vital upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airstrip in Balgo, located at the edge of the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts in the Kimberley region, received $3 million from the Federal Government and more than $3.65 million from the WA Government to boost safety and reliability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remote-airstrip-receives-almost-7m-in-vital-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remote-airstrip-receives-almost-7m-in-vital-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensland to invest $12m in wide-body aircraft paint facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment is being made under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund. US-based Landlocked Aviation&rsquo;s new facility is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in operation and construction in the Toowoomba region, with completion due early 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/queensland-to-invest-12m-in-wide-body-aircraft-paint-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/queensland-to-invest-12m-in-wide-body-aircraft-paint-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld to invest $12m in wide-body aircraft paint facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment is being made under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund. US-based Landlocked Aviation&rsquo;s new facility is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in operation and construction in the Toowoomba region, with completion due in early 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-to-invest-12m-in-wide-body-aircraft-paint-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-to-invest-12m-in-wide-body-aircraft-paint-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AirAsia drops SydneyâKuala Lumpur flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-cost carrier has cited &ldquo;increased cost pressures, softer demand and the need to strategically align the airline&rsquo;s network and fleet&rdquo; in its decision to suspend the A330 flights between Sydney and the Malaysian capital, with Melbourne and Perth to see increased services instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airasia-drops-sydneykuala-lumpur-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airasia-drops-sydneykuala-lumpur-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AirAsia drops Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-cost carrier has cited &ldquo;increased cost pressures, softer demand and the need to strategically align the airline&rsquo;s network and fleet&rdquo; in its decision to suspend the A330 flights between Sydney and the Malaysian capital, with Melbourne and Perth to see increased services instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airasia-drops-sydney-kuala-lumpur-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airasia-drops-sydney-kuala-lumpur-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green shoots for aviation despite Iran war, says Airservices]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for July 2026, Airservices said the Australian aviation industry has entered Financial Year 2026-2027 with &ldquo;resilient demand and steady economic conditions despite ongoing global uncertainty&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/green-shoots-for-aviation-despite-iran-war-says-airservices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/green-shoots-for-aviation-despite-iran-war-says-airservices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas engineers apply for protected action ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current enterprise agreement covers around 120 engineers represented by Professionals Australia at Qantas&rsquo; headquarters in Mascot, who have unanimously voted to lodge the ballot with the Fair Work Commission as they seek a &ldquo;reasonable pay offer&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-engineers-apply-for-protected-action-ballot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-engineers-apply-for-protected-action-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSW invests $15m in Royal Flying Doctor Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the 2026-27 State Budget, the funding will support RFDS operations across regional, rural and remote parts of NSW, including primary care, dental, mental health, retrieval services and patient and clinician transport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-invests-15m-in-royal-flying-doctor-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-invests-15m-in-royal-flying-doctor-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct CanberraâChina services on the cards with new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership with China&rsquo;s Eastern Airports Group (EAG) provides a &ldquo;practical framework for exploring future aviation links&rdquo; while &ldquo;supporting tourism, education, research, trade and cultural exchange between Canberra and Jiangsu Province&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/direct-canberrachina-services-on-the-cards-with-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/direct-canberrachina-services-on-the-cards-with-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airnorth boosts Central Australia flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-month trial from 22 September to 22 December will see new Tuesday services added on Airnorth&rsquo;s Perth-Alice Springs route, while a Tuesday Darwin-Tennant Creek service will be added on 1 September, extending through to Alice Springs from 22 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-boosts-central-australia-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-boosts-central-australia-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar boosts Western SydneyâGold Coast to daily services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-cost carrier, which initially planned to fly four times per week to the Gold Coast starting 25 October, says it has seen strong demand that has prompted it to increase its services to daily, two months before Western Sydney International Airport opens to passenger traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-boosts-western-sydneygold-coast-to-daily-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-boosts-western-sydneygold-coast-to-daily-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: How do you solve a problem like Sydney?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dissect the ongoing struggles at Sydney Airport and ask what can be done about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-sydney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginâs Velocity Frequent Flyer wins big bank partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[While existing Commonwealth Bank credit cards will continue to provide Qantas Frequent Flyer points at a lower earn rate, CBA customers in the bank&rsquo;s Yello rewards program will have the option to convert their Yello points to Velocity Points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgins-velocity-frequent-flyer-wins-big-bank-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgins-velocity-frequent-flyer-wins-big-bank-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean Air to return to Melbourne after 13 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Korean flag carrier will take over the service formerly operated by Asiana Airlines prior to their merger, with three 787-9 flights to operate per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 18 December through 14 March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/korean-air-to-return-to-melbourne-after-13-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/korean-air-to-return-to-melbourne-after-13-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bittersweet victory: Stralis to close despite hydrogen test success]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Bonnie&rdquo;, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with Stralis&rsquo; hydrogen fuel cell technology, taxied at Brisbane Airport on 29 July under its own power after four years in development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bittersweet-victory-stralis-to-close-despite-hydrogen-test-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bittersweet-victory-stralis-to-close-despite-hydrogen-test-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stewart Tully resigns as Alliance CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tully &ndash; appointed as CEO in 2024 &ndash; will be replaced by aviation veteran Steven Greenway, who has previously worked at companies including Flyadeal, WestJet and Scoot. The transition comes following a renegotiation of Alliance&rsquo;s E190 wet-leasing contract with Qantas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stewart-tully-resigns-as-alliance-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stewart-tully-resigns-as-alliance-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government opens consultation on fuel strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Securing Australia&rsquo;s Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper and Strengthening Australia&rsquo;s Fuel Security and Resilience Consultation Paper are looking for feedback on plans to shore up Australia&rsquo;s domestic fuel supply and promote cleaner fuels like sustainable aviation fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-opens-consultation-on-fuel-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-opens-consultation-on-fuel-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA spaceport plans take off with $1.75m grant for Space Angel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perth-based company will receive $1.75 million, matched by its own funding, to undertake site assessments, support planning and regulatory approvals, and develop a business case for proposed spaceport locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-spaceport-plans-take-off-with-175m-grant-for-space-angel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-spaceport-plans-take-off-with-175m-grant-for-space-angel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airnorth extends Saturday Kununurra flights to December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regional carrier, which brought back the Saturday flights on 28 March to support the peak tourism season, will continue the fourth weekly service from 31 October until 19 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-extends-saturday-kununurra-flights-to-december/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airnorth-extends-saturday-kununurra-flights-to-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army to field FPV strike drone team for Talisman Sabre 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative is reportedly being led by Army&rsquo;s 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as a trial alongside other additional capabilities such as reconnaissance drones and unmanned ground vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-to-field-fpv-strike-drone-team-for-talisman-sabre-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-to-field-fpv-strike-drone-team-for-talisman-sabre-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HARS welcomes second ex-QantasLink Fokker 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-NPU &ldquo;Meekatharra&rdquo; is the second ex-Qantas F100 to be donated to HARS, following the arrival of VH-NHO at its Parkes museum earlier this year. QantasLink is phasing out its ageing F100 fleet, to be replaced with mid-life Embraer E190s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hars-welcomes-second-ex-qantaslink-fokker-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hars-welcomes-second-ex-qantaslink-fokker-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Coast locks in Pacific Airshow until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government expecting the 2028 outing alone to generate more than $28 million for the state&rsquo;s economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gold-coast-locks-in-pacific-airshow-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gold-coast-locks-in-pacific-airshow-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ Army announces FPV drone introduction with specialist course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS platforms and the skills required to operate, maintain, and integrate them into military operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nz-army-announces-fpv-drone-introduction-with-specialist-course/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nz-army-announces-fpv-drone-introduction-with-specialist-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines brings A330neo to Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacing older A330-300 aircraft, the A330neo expansion comes as Malaysia Airlines increases from five to six flights per week as of 16 August, with daily services beginning on 25 October. The carrier reintroduced its Brisbane route&nbsp;late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/malaysia-airlines-brings-a330neo-to-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/malaysia-airlines-brings-a330neo-to-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranded Qantas passengers arrive home from Johannesburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recovery flight, QF7064, operated by VH-OQL, landed in Sydney at 5pm on Thursday after the cancellation of flight QF64 on Monday 10 August, sparked by problems with the nosewheel on VH-OQB (pictured) that required further maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stranded-qantas-passengers-arrive-home-from-johannesburg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stranded-qantas-passengers-arrive-home-from-johannesburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport gets thumbs-up on Master Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan, which forecasts more than 72 million passengers through the airport per year by 2045, includes a proposed redevelopment of the domestic precinct to link terminals 2 and 3, with space also added for international flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-gets-thumbs-up-on-master-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-gets-thumbs-up-on-master-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohde &amp; Schwarz expands VCS rollout across NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tranche 2 of the Airways New Zealand IP VCS project will see Rohde&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Schwarz replace existing ATC tower communication equipment with CERTIUM&nbsp;VCS, expanding on the system delivered to the ATC centre under Tranche 1, which has been in operation since October 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rohde-amp-schwarz-expands-vcs-rollout-across-nz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rohde-amp-schwarz-expands-vcs-rollout-across-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATCs on duty in Qantas-Virgin near miss were not trainees: Sharp]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a press conference in Canberra, Sharp told reporters that the tower controllers were experienced ATCs undergoing an endorsement process, and said Airservices had not believed the incident met the threshold for its mandatory reporting requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atcs-on-duty-in-qantas-virgin-near-miss-were-not-trainees-sharp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atcs-on-duty-in-qantas-virgin-near-miss-were-not-trainees-sharp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB probes third Sydney runway near-miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident on 9 August saw Virgin Australia flight VA555 from Sydney to Perth, operated by VH-IJQ, abort take-off after Qantas flight QF728 from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport, operated by VH-XZH, began crossing the runway ahead of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-third-sydney-runway-near-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-probes-third-sydney-runway-near-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney slot allocations drop as Iran war hits airline budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact of the Middle East conflict, including increases in the cost of jet fuel brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused &ldquo;higher than normal slot cancellations as airlines adjust their capacity and reshape networks&rdquo;, according to slot manager ACL Asia Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-slot-allocations-drop-as-iran-war-hits-airline-budgets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-slot-allocations-drop-as-iran-war-hits-airline-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA Police takes off with Australia-first Pilatus PC-24 jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The twin-engine plane, which the Western Australian government says is the only aircraft of its type operated by an Australian law enforcement agency, will be used for rapid response to emergencies in regional WA, including critical incidents, major investigations, and natural disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-police-takes-off-with-australia-first-pilatus-pc-24-jet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wa-police-takes-off-with-australia-first-pilatus-pc-24-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO Simon Westaway steps down from airports peak body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westaway, who has led the peak body since 2024, intends to spend more time with his family in Melbourne at &ldquo;an important time&rdquo;, following &ldquo;reflection on the Association&rsquo;s next stage&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ceo-simon-westaway-steps-down-from-airports-peak-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ceo-simon-westaway-steps-down-from-airports-peak-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence drone manufacturer Innovaero prepares for IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is seeking to raise $40 million through the issue of 80,000,000 new shares at an offer price of $0.50 per share, implying an indicative pro forma market capitalisation of approximately $158 million on completion of the offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defence-drone-manufacturer-innovaero-prepares-for-ipo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defence-drone-manufacturer-innovaero-prepares-for-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Carrying on about carry-ons]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David weigh in on the pros and cons of Jetstar&rsquo;s new cabin baggage policy and unpack what it will mean for passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-carrying-on-about-carry-ons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-carrying-on-about-carry-ons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalon lands freight deal with Malaysian logistics giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strategic partnership will see AirAsia-affiliated Teleport set up an ecommerce hub at Avalon including a dedicated air freight operation, handling Chinese goods from online marketplaces such as Shein and Temu. It comes after the opening of a new cargo hub at Avalon last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avalon-lands-freight-deal-with-malaysian-logistics-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avalon-lands-freight-deal-with-malaysian-logistics-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman ramps up pitch for Super Hornet replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s major investment in the Melbourne, Florida-based sixth-generation precinct is designed to bolster Northrop Grumman&rsquo;s pitch to the US Navy for the lucrative, sixth-generation fighter program to replace the ageing Super Hornet-based carrier airwing fleets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/northrop-grumman-ramps-up-pitch-for-super-hornet-replacement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/northrop-grumman-ramps-up-pitch-for-super-hornet-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney most disrupted domestic airport in 2025, says insurer]]></title><description><![CDATA[In iSelect&rsquo;s Australian Airport Delay Index for 2025, Sydney saw 6,700,207 passengers delayed or cancelled, ahead of Melbourne at 6,360,989, and Brisbane at 4,652,914. Delayed flights sat at 23 per cent, while 3.12 per cent cancelled last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-most-disrupted-domestic-airport-in-2025-says-insurer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-most-disrupted-domestic-airport-in-2025-says-insurer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia must learn from Williamtown drone incident, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speculation has whirled into a frenzy earlier this week with news that several unidentified drones had been seen flying over RAAF Base Williamtown and Newcastle Airport in early July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-must-learn-from-williamtown-drone-incident-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-must-learn-from-williamtown-drone-incident-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghost Bat pushed as collaborative combat aircraft for Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies are positioning the Australian-designed uncrewed combat aircraft as a way for the German Air Force to move rapidly from CCA concept development towards operational capability while retaining sovereign control over key technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ghost-bat-pushed-as-collaborative-combat-aircraft-for-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ghost-bat-pushed-as-collaborative-combat-aircraft-for-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance cuts back QantasLink E-Jet wet lease]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement released to the ASX, the charter and FIFO operator said there will be a &ldquo;staged reduction from 30 aircraft to 23 aircraft [in the agreement] over the course of FY27&rdquo;, as well as a &ldquo;meaningful increase in pricing&rdquo; and a revised annual price escalation mechanism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-cuts-back-qantaslink-e-jet-wet-lease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alliance-cuts-back-qantaslink-e-jet-wet-lease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: We need around 10% more ATCs, says Airservices boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking exclusively to Australian Aviation, Sharp said he feels Airservices should have around 1,200 air traffic controllers, and that current recruitment rates are the highest in its history. It comes as Airservices faces criticism for highly-publicised delays and near misses at Sydney Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-we-need-around-10-more-atcs-says-airservices-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-we-need-around-10-more-atcs-says-airservices-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Airport unveils draft 2027 Master Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Master Plan, available online, outlines a suite of terminal upgrades, as well as infrastructure improvements, transport links, and a 345-metre eastern extension of the east-west runway to accommodate shortening at the western end for the upcoming third runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-airport-unveils-draft-2027-master-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/melbourne-airport-unveils-draft-2027-master-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSI nets Vietjet for jet quintet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will launch two weekly A330 services from WSI to&nbsp;Ho Chi Minh City in January, increasing to three starting in March, with its Thai subsidiary to begin four weekly services to Bangkok starting in November next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-nets-vietjet-for-jet-quintet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wsi-nets-vietjet-for-jet-quintet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poseidon and Triton demonstrate interoperability and connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jointly funded technology demonstration is the first to showcase automated manned-unmanned teaming between the two platforms using an open systems architecture, allowing machine-to-machine mission planning and execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/poseidon-and-triton-demonstrate-interoperability-and-connectivity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/poseidon-and-triton-demonstrate-interoperability-and-connectivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian crew airlifts patient from Antarctica in midwinter mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-VHD &ldquo;Snowbird 1&rdquo;, operated by Skytraders, responded to an &ldquo;urgent request for assistance&rdquo; at US-operated McMurdo Station late last month, taking advantage of a &ldquo;narrow weather window&rdquo; to perform the evacuation to New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-crew-airlifts-patient-from-antarctica-in-midwinter-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-crew-airlifts-patient-from-antarctica-in-midwinter-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas ground workers to vote on industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 650 staff members at Qantas Ground Services, who serve mostly Qantas Freight and QantasLink operations, will vote on whether to take industrial action over what the union has called &ldquo;Joyce-era tactics to relentlessly pursue short-term profits over worker and passenger standards&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ground-workers-to-vote-on-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian start-up unveils sovereign counter-drone system]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILLIBEAM has revealed Rakurai, a new hand-held counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) built around a proprietary Australian-developed radiofrequency (RF) architecture that the company said delivers greater performance, broader frequency coverage and improved power efficiency than conventional electronic warfare systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-start-up-unveils-sovereign-counter-drone-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-start-up-unveils-sovereign-counter-drone-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-flying achievement feted at Australian Aviation Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in their fifth year, the Australian Aviation Awards celebrated excellence across the breadth of the aviation ecosystem, recognising outstanding achievements from commercial aviation, general aviation, aerospace, defence, aviation technology, safety, education and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-flying-achievement-feted-at-australian-aviation-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-flying-achievement-feted-at-australian-aviation-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian advanced solid rocket motor passes first flight test]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian-developed advanced solid rocket motor has completed its first successful flight test at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Australia, demonstrating the nation&rsquo;s growing ability to design, manufacture, integrate, and validate critical missile propulsion technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-advanced-solid-rocket-motor-passes-first-flight-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-advanced-solid-rocket-motor-passes-first-flight-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Kavanagh E-240 Balloon, VH LUD 3.5 km east south east of RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland on 8 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers on board collided with the side of a tree after entering fog during the descent to locate a suitable landing area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kavanagh-e-240-balloon-vh-lud-35-km-east-south-east-of-raaf-base-amberley-queensland-on-8-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kavanagh-e-240-balloon-vh-lud-35-km-east-south-east-of-raaf-base-amberley-queensland-on-8-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with tree in fog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers collides with a tree in fog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-tree-in-fog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-tree-in-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train 8185 with level crossing gates, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vlocity passenger train&rsquo;s sanding system was ineffective in improving wheel-rail adhesion as the train approached Ballarat Station on the evening of 30 May 2020 after light rain and in windy conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-8185-with-level-crossing-gates-lydiard-street-north-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-8185-with-level-crossing-gates-lydiard-street-north-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trainâs sanding system ineffective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train&rsquo;s sanding system was ineffective at improving wheel-rail adhesion ahead of Ballarat level crossing gates collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trains-sanding-system-ineffective/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trains-sanding-system-ineffective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Boeing 737, registered VH-VUT, 40 km south of Cairns Airport, Queensland on 24 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[While following a standard arrival route (STAR), the aircraft was descended below the minimum safe altitude. Air traffic control identified the descent and issued a climb instruction. The flight crew complied with the instruction before completing an approach and landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-boeing-737-registered-vh-vut-40-km-south-of-cairns-airport-queensland-on-24-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-boeing-737-registered-vh-vut-40-km-south-of-cairns-airport-queensland-on-24-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low on approach incident involving SAAB 340, registration VH-VEQ, 8 km from Sydney Airport, NSW on 24 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During an ILS approach to runway 34L at Sydney Airport, the air traffic control tower controller issued the flight crew a low glide slope warning when the aircraft was about 2.5 NM from touch-down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-on-approach-incident-involving-saab-340-registration-vh-veq-8-km-from-sydney-airport-nsw-on-24-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-on-approach-incident-involving-saab-340-registration-vh-veq-8-km-from-sydney-airport-nsw-on-24-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded power reduction involving Beechcraft King Air B200C, VH-VAH Essendon Fields Airport, Victoria, on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insufficient tightening of a friction lock during pre-flight checks resulted in a Beechcraft King Air&rsquo;s left power lever migrating to idle during the take-off roll, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-b200c-vh-vah-essendon-fields-airport-victoria-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-b200c-vh-vah-essendon-fields-airport-victoria-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friction lock tightening]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Air uncommanded power reduction highlights importance of friction lock tightening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/friction-lock-tightening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/friction-lock-tightening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, registration VH-UDQ, near Luskintyre Airfield, NSW on 17 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Mooney Aircraft Corporation M20J, VH-UDQ, near Luskintyre Airfield, New South Wales on 17 October 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-registration-vh-udq-near-luskintyre-airfield-nsw-on-17-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-registration-vh-udq-near-luskintyre-airfield-nsw-on-17-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-VHE 130 km south-west of Mitchell, Queensland on 11 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter pilot had to conduct a forced landing after a sudden loss of engine power due to damage to an engine cylinder intake valve, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-vhe-130-km-south-west-of-mitchell-queensland-on-11-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-vhe-130-km-south-west-of-mitchell-queensland-on-11-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged intake valve]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 engine intake valve damage occurred without indication prior to sudden loss of engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/damaged-intake-valve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/damaged-intake-valve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld rail investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB signs renewed rail funding agreement with Queensland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-rail-investigations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-rail-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Pilatus Britten-Norman Islander BN-2A VH-WQA, Moa Island, Queensland on 3 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot reported that while conducting a charter flight from Saibai Island to Horn Island, both engines began to surge and loose power. The pilot diverted the aircraft towards Kubin Airport, on Moa Island, and conducted a forced landing east of the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-islander-bn-2a-vh-wqa-moa-island-queensland-on-3-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-islander-bn-2a-vh-wqa-moa-island-queensland-on-3-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBK, and Boeing 787, G-ZBKF near Sydney Airport, New South Wales on 28 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During climb on an assigned standard instrument departure, the Airbus A330 closed on the preceding Boeing 787 on the same route resulting in a loss of separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-and-boeing-787-g-zbkf-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-and-boeing-787-g-zbkf-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206B (Jet Ranger), VH-PHP, near Maitland, NSW, on 6 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter collided with terrain on the bank of the Hunter River. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206b-jet-ranger-vh-php-near-maitland-nsw-on-6-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206b-jet-ranger-vh-php-near-maitland-nsw-on-6-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-RAS, near Cowcowing Lakes, Western Australia, on 2 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-ras-near-cowcowing-lakes-western-australia-on-2-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-ras-near-cowcowing-lakes-western-australia-on-2-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bird-carcass-located-near-longranger-helicopter-accident-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bird-carcass-located-near-longranger-helicopter-accident-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-reporting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined marine accident and incident reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-marine-accident-and-incident-reporting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:43:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-marine-accident-and-incident-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined accident and incident reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines accident and incident reporting requirements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-accident-and-incident-reporting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-accident-and-incident-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta, registration VH-CWE at Budgerygar Station, Queensland on 26 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the pilot lost control and the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-beta-registration-vh-cwe-at-budgerygar-station-queensland-on-26-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-beta-registration-vh-cwe-at-budgerygar-station-queensland-on-26-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Maritime Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safe and effective container stowage planning to prevent container loss at sea&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/world-maritime-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/world-maritime-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Air Tractor Inc AT-502B, VH-KDR, 32 km east-north-east of Chinchilla Airport, Qld, on 19 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-inc-at-502b-vh-kdr-32-km-east-north-east-of-chinchilla-airport-qld-on-19-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-inc-at-502b-vh-kdr-32-km-east-north-east-of-chinchilla-airport-qld-on-19-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board BBC Rhonetal Port Hedland, Western Australia on 25 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued safety recommendations to the managers and parent company of the cargo ship BBC Rhonetal, following an investigation into a fire in the hold of the vessel at Port Hedland, Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-port-hedland-western-australia-on-25-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-port-hedland-western-australia-on-25-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight fire and collision with terrain involving Beechcraft B58 Baron, VH-NPT near East Kimberley Regional Airport, Kununurra, Western Australia on 16 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to operators of the Beechcraft Baron, urging them to inspect the aircraft&rsquo;s heater fuel line to ensure electrical wiring is not rubbing and chafing against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-fire-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-b58-baron-vh-npt-near-east-kimberley-regional-airport-kununurra-western-australia-on-16-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-fire-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-b58-baron-vh-npt-near-east-kimberley-regional-airport-kununurra-western-australia-on-16-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Hedland ship fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations made to shipping operator after tenth fire in 14 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/port-hedland-ship-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/port-hedland-ship-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baron heater fuel line]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB urges inspection of Beech Baron aircraft&rsquo;s heater fuel supply line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/baron-heater-fuel-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/baron-heater-fuel-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train and truck at Goornong, Victoria, on 13 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preliminary report has been released from an ongoing transport safety investigation into a collision between a passenger train and a truck at a level crossing near Bendigo, Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gated level crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report into truck, train collision north of Bendigo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gated-level-crossing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gated-level-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain involving Piper PA 32 300, VH-CWK near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 22 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Piper Cherokee Six light aircraft&rsquo;s forced landing and collision with terrain following engine power loss soon after take-off from Moorabbin Airport highlights the challenges pilots face when they experience an engine failure or power loss at low level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-32-300-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-32-300-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing and collision with terrain following engine power loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground strike involving Ayres Corporation S2R-T15, registration VH-IWI at Trangie, New South Wales, on 31 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During take-off, the left main landing gear failed and the aircraft ground-looped. The left wing struck the ground resulting in minor damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-strike-involving-ayres-corporation-s2r-t15-registration-vh-iwi-at-trangie-new-south-wales-on-31-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-strike-involving-ayres-corporation-s2r-t15-registration-vh-iwi-at-trangie-new-south-wales-on-31-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceedance of temporary speed restriction by XPT train ST21 at Moreland, Victoria on 24 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preliminary report has been released from an ongoing transport safety investigation into the exceedance of a temporary speed restriction by a XPT passenger train in Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary speed restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released into passenger train&rsquo;s exceedance of temporary speed restriction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/temporary-speed-restriction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/temporary-speed-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna R182 aircraft, registration VH-EHM, about 12 nautical miles from Amberley Airport, Queensland, on 29 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the collision with terrain of a Cessna R182 aircraft, registered VH-EHM, in bushland near Wivenhoe Dam about 12 nautical miles from Amberley Airport, Queensland, on 29 August 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r182-aircraft-registration-vh-ehm-about-12-nautical-miles-from-amberley-airport-queensland-on-29-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r182-aircraft-registration-vh-ehm-about-12-nautical-miles-from-amberley-airport-queensland-on-29-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large air tanker accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[C-130 large air tanker accident investigation highlights the importance of risk mitigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/large-air-tanker-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/large-air-tanker-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Beech Aircraft Corp 95-B55, registration VH-ALR, near Parafield Aerodrome, South Australia, on 12 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1300 local time, the pilot of VH-ALR was conducting an RNAV (GNSS) approach for runway 21R in instrument meteorological conditions. The aircraft descended below the segment minimum safe altitude (3,000 ft) as it approached the intermediate approach waypoint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-95-b55-registration-vh-alr-near-parafield-aerodrome-south-australia-on-12-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-95-b55-registration-vh-alr-near-parafield-aerodrome-south-australia-on-12-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel starvation event involving Cessna 310, VH-JQK, near Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 18 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight was operating from Redcliffe Airport, Queensland, with a student pilot and instructor on board. They reported that during navigation training both engines began to surge. The flight crew declared MAYDAY and diverted to Sunshine Coast Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-starvation-event-involving-cessna-310-vh-jqk-near-sunshine-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-starvation-event-involving-cessna-310-vh-jqk-near-sunshine-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADS-B rebate program opens for general and recreational aircraft owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Government has launched a $30 million ADB-S rebate program]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ads-b-rebate-program-opens-for-general-and-recreational-aircraft-owners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ads-b-rebate-program-opens-for-general-and-recreational-aircraft-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving Airbus A350-941, 9V-SHH, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report details that an Airbus A350 passenger aircraft was about to be pushed back for departure from Brisbane Airport before it was observed that covers were still in place on its pitot probes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-airbus-a350-941-9v-shh-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-airbus-a350-941-9v-shh-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitot probe covers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A350 passenger aircraft&rsquo;s pitot probe covers not removed until just prior to pushback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-probe-covers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-probe-covers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Aurizon train NM48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0645, Qube train 9277 entered the loop line at Oonoomurra to allow Aurizon train NM48 to pass on the main line. However, the last wagon of the Qube train was not clear of the main line, and the locomotive of Aurizon train NM49 collided with the last wagon of 9277. The locomotive of NM48 derailed and the driver received minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-nm48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-nm48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Aurizon train 9M48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0645, Qube train 9277 entered the loop line at Oonoomurra to allow Aurizon train 9M48 to pass on the main line. However, the last wagon of the Qube train was not clear of the main line, and the locomotive of Aurizon train 9M48 collided with the last wagon of 9277. The locomotive of NM48 derailed and the driver received minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-9m48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-9m48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350, VH BSW 2 km south of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard landing of a commercial hot air balloon in which two passengers sustained serious injuries highlights the importance of pre-flight briefings being completed and understood by all passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-2-km-south-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-2-km-south-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of Hagen Oldendorff Port Hedland, Western Australia, 9 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 0140 WST on 9 April, the ship was outbound in the channel when it was reported to have had an issue with its steering due to faulty rudder indicators in its wheelhouse. The pilot conducting the ship called nearby tugs to assist and then took it to an anchorage outside the port, where it was subsequently reported to be taking water into two ballast tanks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-hagen-oldendorff-port-hedland-western-australia-9-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-hagen-oldendorff-port-hedland-western-australia-9-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure or malfunction involving a Robinson R22 Beta, registered VH-NKV that occurred 90 km north-east of Karumba, Queensland on 6 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot reported that after take-off and climbing to about 500&ndash;600 ft, the engine lost power and the pilot conducted an autorotation. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot was uninjured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-a-robinson-r22-beta-registered-vh-nkv-that-occurred-90-km-north-east-of-karumba-queensland-on-6-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-a-robinson-r22-beta-registered-vh-nkv-that-occurred-90-km-north-east-of-karumba-queensland-on-6-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spin recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limitations of the Meuller/Beggs spin recovery method for some aircraft types]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spin-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spin-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision and derailment involving grain train 68A3 near Goondiwindi, Queensland, on 9 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1455 a collision occurred between an Aurizon grain train 68A3 and a heavy road vehicle at passive occupation crossing ID2044 (186.1 km), resulting in derailment of 2 locomotives and 8 wagons. The road vehicle, track, and at least one locomotive were damaged. The 2 train drivers and road vehicle driver sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-and-derailment-involving-grain-train-68a3-near-goondiwindi-queensland-on-9-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-and-derailment-involving-grain-train-68a3-near-goondiwindi-queensland-on-9-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 9281 Near Charters Towers, Queensland, on 30 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of a freight train after heavy rainfall near Charters Towers highlights to rail infrastructure managers the importance of adequate and well-maintained drainage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9281-near-charters-towers-queensland-on-30-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9281-near-charters-towers-queensland-on-30-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water over-tops track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train after heavy rainfall highlights importance of adequate and well-maintained drainage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-over-tops-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-over-tops-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Rail Safety Week, remember that a moment of distraction can change your life forever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206L-4, VH-PRW 33 km north west of Adaminaby, New South Wales on 3 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a Bell LongRanger helicopter accident in Kosciuszko National Park on 3 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-33-km-north-west-of-adaminaby-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-33-km-north-west-of-adaminaby-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kosciuszko helicopter accident prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report into Bell LongRanger helicopter accident in Kosciuszko National Park released&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/kosciuszko-helicopter-accident-prelim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/kosciuszko-helicopter-accident-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision between hot air balloons registered VH-FSR and VH-OOP near Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory on 18 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a mid-air collision between two hot air balloons 6 km south-east of Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory on 18 July 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-between-hot-air-balloons-registered-vh-fsr-and-vh-oop-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-18-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-between-hot-air-balloons-registered-vh-fsr-and-vh-oop-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-18-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control issues involving Bell Helicopter 505, registration VH-VTB at Double Island, Queensland on 15 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot conducted a run-on landing after hearing a loud noise and experiencing an uncommanded yaw to the right during approach. The engineering inspection revealed the bearing forward of the oil cooler blower had failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/control-issues-involving-bell-helicopter-505-registration-vh-vtb-at-double-island-queensland-on-15-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/control-issues-involving-bell-helicopter-505-registration-vh-vtb-at-double-island-queensland-on-15-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality involving a track-mounted excavator, Evandale, Tasmania, on 20 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating an accident involving a track-mounted excavator at Evandale, Tasmania, on the morning of 20 July 2022]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-track-mounted-excavator-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-track-mounted-excavator-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality involving a road-rail vehicle, Evandale Tasmania, on 20 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two investigators from the ATSB&rsquo;s Canberra office deployed to Tasmania to commence the evidence collection phase of the investigation, which will include examination of the accident site and wreckage, and the collection of other relevant evidence, including interviews with key involved parties and witness reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-road-rail-vehicle-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-road-rail-vehicle-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low fuel event involving Boeing 737-838, VH-VZO, abeam Wave Rock, Western Australia on 18 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During descent, the crew declared an emergency due to the amount of fuel on board and proceeded to land at Perth. The aircraft landed with reserves intact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-fuel-event-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vzo-abeam-wave-rock-western-australia-on-18-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-fuel-event-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vzo-abeam-wave-rock-western-australia-on-18-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train and truck at North Goornong, Victoria, on 13 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0806 on 13 July 2022, a passenger train travelling between Echuca and Melbourne collided with a semi-trailer at an occupational level crossing at North Goornong, Victoria. The truck entered the crossing in front of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-north-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-north-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight breakup involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter broke-up in-flight and impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter broke-up in-flight and impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propulsion failure of Portland Bay, off Port Kembla, New South Wales, 4 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0330 AEST on 4 July, Portland Bay was underway about 12 nautical miles off the coast when the ship's main engine developed problems. The ship was unable to keep clear of the coast and at about 0915, deployed an anchor in order to not close further with the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propulsion-failure-of-portland-bay-off-port-kembla-new-south-wales-4-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propulsion-failure-of-portland-bay-off-port-kembla-new-south-wales-4-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial application aircraft impacted trees shortly after take-off, preliminary report details]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary report from our investigation involving a Piper Pawnee at Seaview, Victoria on 23 February 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-application-aircraft-impacted-trees-shortly-after-take-off-preliminary-report-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-application-aircraft-impacted-trees-shortly-after-take-off-preliminary-report-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice advises operators to be aware of locomotive braking systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice alerts operators to be aware of locomotive braking systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/notice-advises-operators-to-be-aware-of-locomotive-braking-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/notice-advises-operators-to-be-aware-of-locomotive-braking-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA fly-away]]></title><description><![CDATA[RPA fly-away results in minor injuries after shattering hotel room window]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-fly-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-fly-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving DJI Inspire 2 remotely piloted aircraft Darling Harbour Sydney, New South Wales on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fly-away incident where a DJI Inpsire 2 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) collided with a hotel window, injuring an occupant, serves to remind operators to be familiar and well drilled in emergency procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-dji-inspire-2-remotely-piloted-aircraft-darling-harbour-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-dji-inspire-2-remotely-piloted-aircraft-darling-harbour-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft performance and cockpit visibility study supporting investigation into the mid-air collision involving VH-AEM and VH-JQF near Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cockpit display or electronic flight bag app showing traffic information from ADS-B IN data would have alerted the pilots of two training aircraft involved in a fatal mid-air collision near Mangalore, Victoria to the position of the other aircraft much earlier compared to visual acquisition, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau study concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study-supporting-investigation-into-the-mid-air-collision-involving-vh-aem-and-vh-jqf-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study-supporting-investigation-into-the-mid-air-collision-involving-vh-aem-and-vh-jqf-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visibility study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visibility study highlights how ADS-B IN can assist pilots to better identify potential traffic conflicts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visibility-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visibility-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAQs - Aircraft Performance and Cockpit Visibility Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some frequently asked questions along with detailed answers which may assist with better understanding of some aspects of the study.<br />
Q1. The two aircraft were IFR aircraft and in IMC so should be relying on procedural separation<br />
a. Yes, procedural separation relies on the pilot being made aware of traffic, assessing whether this traffic is a hazard and, if required communicating to establish self-separation. The investigation found that the pilots did not communicate likely due to them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faqs-aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faqs-aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic system malfunction, return and evacuation, involving Airbus A330, VH-EBC, 94 km west-north-west of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 15 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evacuation of a Qantas A330 aircraft at Sydney Airport highlights the importance of clear passenger information and commands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-94-km-west-north-west-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-94-km-west-north-west-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 airliner evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuation highlights importance of clear safety instructions and commands to passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-airliner-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-airliner-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed and altitude indications involving Boeing 737-476SF, ZK-TLJ, about 167 km west of Meekatharra Airport, Western Australia, on 10 June 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the cruise, the flight crew noted a discrepancy between the captain and first officer&rsquo;s indicated altitude, indicated airspeed, and Mach number. After consulting maintenance watch, the flight crew elected to return to Perth Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-and-altitude-indications-involving-boeing-737-476sf-zk-tlj-about-167-km-west-of-meekatharra-airport-western-australia-on-10-june-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-and-altitude-indications-involving-boeing-737-476sf-zk-tlj-about-167-km-west-of-meekatharra-airport-western-australia-on-10-june-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving twin-engine EC135 helicopter, VH-ZGA, 37 km north-north-west of Port Hedland Heliport, Western Australia, on 14 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This flight, conducted under the night visual flight rules, was to position the helicopter for a marine pilot transfer (MPT) from an outbound bulk carrier. The pilot in command was a company instructor who was supervising line training with a recently recruited pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-twin-engine-ec135-helicopter-vh-zga-37-km-north-north-west-of-port-hedland-heliport-western-australia-on-14-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-twin-engine-ec135-helicopter-vh-zga-37-km-north-north-west-of-port-hedland-heliport-western-australia-on-14-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine pilot transfer accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine pilot transfer helicopter accident investigation details 21 findings&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-pilot-transfer-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-pilot-transfer-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving an Airbus A350-941 registered 9V-SHH, at Brisbane International Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aviation refueller on an adjacent bay observed that the aircraft appeared to be ready to push back, but the pitot covers were still fitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-international-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-international-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving an Airbus A350-941 registered 9V-SHH, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aviation refueller on an adjacent bay observed that the aircraft appeared to be ready to push back, but the pitot covers were still fitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UH-1H driveshaft]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB issues driveshaft failure Safety Advisory Notice to UH-1H helicopter operators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uh-1h-driveshaft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uh-1h-driveshaft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8, registration VH-QQB, at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland, on 23 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a runway excursion involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8, registration VH-QQB, at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland, on 23 May 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-registration-vh-qqb-at-chinchilla-airport-queensland-on-23-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-registration-vh-qqb-at-chinchilla-airport-queensland-on-23-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA loss of control]]></title><description><![CDATA[RPA taxiing loss of control incident highlights the importance of fatigue management and controller design]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-loss-of-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-loss-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control during taxi, involving RF Designs Mephisto, remotely piloted aircraft Bruhl Airfield, 2 km south-west of Tara, Queensland on 19 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early afternoon of 19 June 2020, the pilot of an RF Designs Mephisto, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), was conducting test flights following aircraft maintenance. After completing a successful autonomous test flight, the pilot toggled the automatic mode switch to disengage the aircraft&rsquo;s automatic mode for taxi back to the hangar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-during-taxi-involving-rf-designs-mephisto-remotely-piloted-aircraft-bruhl-airfield-2-km-south-west-of-tara-queensland-on-19-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-during-taxi-involving-rf-designs-mephisto-remotely-piloted-aircraft-bruhl-airfield-2-km-south-west-of-tara-queensland-on-19-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed management event involving a Fokker F28-0100, VH-UQN Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 10 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation into an airspeed management event involving a Fokker 100 passenger aircraft found the operator&rsquo;s training did not prepare pilots for the activation of an automatic flight envelope protection mode &ndash; alpha mode &ndash; during critical phases of flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-management-event-involving-a-fokker-f28-0100-vh-uqn-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-management-event-involving-a-fokker-f28-0100-vh-uqn-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 2BS4 near Kyogle, NSW on 31 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0102 on 31 May 2022, freight train 2BS4, operated by Pacific National derailed 11 wagons near Kyogle, New South Wales. The train was travelling towards Sydney on a single line section of the North Coast line at the time of the derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-2bs4-near-kyogle-nsw-on-31-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-2bs4-near-kyogle-nsw-on-31-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpha mode activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew unaware of alpha mode activation during low airspeed event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alpha-mode-activation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alpha-mode-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-miss grounding of Rosco Poplar, off Bond Reef, Hydrographers Passage, Queensland, 4 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0313 AEST on 4 May, Rosco Poplar was transiting Hydrographers Passage inbound under the conduct of a coastal pilot when it was reported that an alert from a ship&rsquo;s electronic navigational aid indicated that the ship was passing less than 200 metres from Bond Reef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-grounding-of-rosco-poplar-off-bond-reef-hydrographers-passage-queensland-4-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-grounding-of-rosco-poplar-off-bond-reef-hydrographers-passage-queensland-4-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceedance of temporary speed restriction by XPT train ST21 at Moreland, Victoria, on 24 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 23 May 2022, XPT passenger train ST21 departed Central Station in Sydney at about 2040, scheduled to arrive at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne at 0730 on 24 May 2022. Nearing Melbourne, at about 0644, train ST21 was travelling in excess of 90 km/h, when it entered a section of track between Jacana and Tullamarine that had a 40 km/h temporary speed restriction due to track works. There were no injuries, damage to rolling stock or infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airborne collision alert involving AgustaWestland AW139, VH-YXH and Piper PA-44-180, VH-HMQ Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of an AW139 emergency medical service helicopter received a TCAS &lsquo;resolution advisory&rsquo; collision alert while transiting airspace above Mangalore Airport en route to Royal Melbourne Hospital when a Piper Seminole aircraft conducted an unanticipated missed approach to the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airborne-collision-alert-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airborne-collision-alert-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCAS RA]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMS helicopter receives a TCAS RA collision alert while transiting airspace above Mangalore Airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tcas-ra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tcas-ra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakaway incidents involving OOCL Brisbane and CMA CGM Bellini in the Port of Brisbane, Queensland on 16 May and 20 May respectively]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1313 AEST on 16 May 2022, OCCL Brisbane broke away from its berth at the terminal after its mooring lines parted shortly after another ship, Delos Wave, passed the berthed ship in the adjacent channel. The emergency response by OCCL Brisbane&rsquo;s crew included using the ship&rsquo;s engines and bow thruster to manage the situation until harbour tugs arrived at 1320.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-incidents-involving-oocl-brisbane-and-cma-cgm-bellini-in-the-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-16-may-and-20-may-respectively/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-incidents-involving-oocl-brisbane-and-cma-cgm-bellini-in-the-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-16-may-and-20-may-respectively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna U206G, VH-JVR 124 km west of Norseman, Western Australia, on 3 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 3 March 2022, a Cessna U206G, registered VH-JVR, was being operated by MAGSPEC Aviation for low-level, geophysical survey flights to the west of Norseman, Western Australia. The pilot was the sole occupant on board the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-u206g-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-western-australia-on-3-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-u206g-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-western-australia-on-3-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level aerial survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into fatal survey aircraft accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerial-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerial-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product tanker breakaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Port of Brisbane product tanker breakaway and grounding preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/product-tanker-breakaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/product-tanker-breakaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure or malfunction involving Robinson Helicopter R44, registration VH-KOV near Nathan River Station, NT on 16 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During sight seeing operations, the engine ran rough and failed. The pilot conducted an autorotation where the helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger sustained serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-robinson-helicopter-r44-registration-vh-kov-near-nathan-river-station-nt-on-16-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-robinson-helicopter-r44-registration-vh-kov-near-nathan-river-station-nt-on-16-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing on closed runway involving Cessna 510, VH-MSU Temora Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1857 Eastern Daylight Time, the pilot landed on runway 18 at Temora Aerodrome. On touchdown, the pilot noticed unserviceability markers further along the runway and elected to continue the landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-510-vh-msu-temora-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-510-vh-msu-temora-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed runway landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closed runway landing highlights importance of checking NOTAMS, aerodrome unserviceability markings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covered static ports]]></title><description><![CDATA[787&rsquo;s covered cowl fan static ports highlights importance of clear and unambiguous procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/covered-static-ports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/covered-static-ports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft flight preparation occurrence involving Boeing 787-9, VH ZNJ Melbourne Airport, Victoria on 22 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0825 on 22 September 2021, a pre-flight exterior inspection was conducted by one of the flight crew, with no anomalies detected. The aircraft was also subject to a pre-departure exterior inspection by ground service dispatch personnel, before departing Melbourne at about 0900. The aircraft landed at Los Angeles about 14.5 hours later, following an uneventful flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-flight-preparation-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-9-vh-znj-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-22-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-flight-preparation-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-9-vh-znj-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-22-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2, VH-XWD near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a fatal helicopter accident at Mount Disappointment, Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt Disappointment prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into Mt Disappointment helicopter accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mt-disappointment-prelim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mt-disappointment-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight propeller loss involving Jabiru J120-C, registration 23-1531 at Devonport Airport, Tasmania on 16 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During flight training circuit operations, the student pilot reported that the propeller struck a seagull. The propeller detached from the aircraft and the instructor assumed control and conducted a forced landing onto the runway. There were no reported injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j120-c-registration-23-1531-at-devonport-airport-tasmania-on-16-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j120-c-registration-23-1531-at-devonport-airport-tasmania-on-16-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-WSB East Wallabi Island, Western Australia on 26 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airvan aircraft overran the runway on landing after the pilot continued the approach despite being unable to fully extend the flaps and did not apply maximum braking in time after the aircraft landed long, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot continued approach despite being unable to fully extend the flaps and did not apply maximum braking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight control event involving Boeing 737-800, registration VH-YFZ, at Gold Coast Airport, Queensland on 27 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb and again on approach, the crew reported reported an uncommanded roll to the right and cabin crew reported abnormal noise during the climb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-event-involving-boeing-737-800-registration-vh-yfz-at-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-27-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-event-involving-boeing-737-800-registration-vh-yfz-at-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-27-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devonport ship collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Devonport ship collision preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/devonport-ship-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/devonport-ship-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSI grad cert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications open for July 2022 Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation intake&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tsi-grad-cert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tsi-grad-cert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebombing helicopter prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report from on-going firebombing helicopter accident investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/firebombing-helicopter-prelim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/firebombing-helicopter-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H VH-UHX, 36 km north of Launceston, Tasmania on 14 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During fire control operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-uhx-36-km-north-of-launceston-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-uhx-36-km-north-of-launceston-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MH370 data review]]></title><description><![CDATA[MH370 data review joint statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau &amp; Geoscience Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mh370-data-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mh370-data-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Kubicek Balloons BB78Z, VH-RJR, Elwood, Victoria on 20 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the flight, the pilot encountered a problem with one of the deflation systems, resulting in difficulties with maintaining altitude and the decision to attempt a landing at Elwood beach. The balloon subsequently descended into a residential area, striking trees before coming to rest outside a residential building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kubicek-balloons-bb78z-vh-rjr-elwood-victoria-on-20-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kubicek-balloons-bb78z-vh-rjr-elwood-victoria-on-20-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-REU, at Coonabarabran Aerodrome, New South Wales, 18 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was observed to strike a powerline before impacting terrain. The pilot was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-reu-at-coonabarabran-aerodrome-new-south-wales-18-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-reu-at-coonabarabran-aerodrome-new-south-wales-18-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Beechcraft Baron 58, VH-NPT, near Kununurra Airport, Western Australia, 16 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach to runway 12, the pilot reported the aircraft was on fire. The aircraft collided with terrain short of the runway and was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-baron-58-vh-npt-near-kununurra-airport-western-australia-16-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-baron-58-vh-npt-near-kununurra-airport-western-australia-16-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-IDW King River, Northern Territory, on 28 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter at King River, in the Northern Territory&rsquo;s West Arnhem Land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-king-river-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-king-river-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King River preliminary]]></title><description><![CDATA[King River helicopter accident preliminary report released]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/king-river-preliminary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/king-river-preliminary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and near collision with terrain, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJO 26 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, 24 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight was conducted under the night visual flight rules, with the assistance of night vision goggles, to recover two bushwalkers from the Bungonia National Park, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-near-collision-with-terrain-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjo-26-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-24-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-near-collision-with-terrain-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjo-26-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-24-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of hover reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue helicopter pilot&rsquo;s loss of hover reference leads to unintended drift and descent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-hover-reference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-hover-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure or malfunction involving De Havilland Canada DHC-2/A1, registration VH-AAX at overhead Moruya Airport, NSW on 4 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into an engine failure involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver near Moruya. After completing parachute operations, the engine failed and the pilot conducted a forced landing at Moruya Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2a1-registration-vh-aax-at-overhead-moruya-airport-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2a1-registration-vh-aax-at-overhead-moruya-airport-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interrupted engine start and evacuation involving S.A.A.B. 340B, registration VH-ZRK, at Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 5 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was preparing for departure at Melbourne Airport for a scheduled passenger flight to King Island with 3 crew and 23 passengers on board. The flight crew reported that, during the engine start, ground staff signalled the possibility of fire/smoke coming from the left engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/interrupted-engine-start-and-evacuation-involving-saab-340b-registration-vh-zrk-at-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-5-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/interrupted-engine-start-and-evacuation-involving-saab-340b-registration-vh-zrk-at-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-5-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206L-4, VH-PRW, about 33 km from Adaminaby, NSW, on 4 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain of a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, registered VH-PRW, about 33 km from Adaminaby, NSW on 4 April 2022. The two occupants on board the aircraft were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-about-33-km-from-adaminaby-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-about-33-km-from-adaminaby-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Robinson R44 Raven I,  VH-HGU 31 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of 2 December 2020, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R44 Raven I, registered VH-HGU, departed Goulburn Airport, New South Wales with a student pilot and instructor on board. The helicopter flew east, and the last recorded automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) detected it descending into a valley in the Bungonia State Conservation Area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme teetering]]></title><description><![CDATA[R44 in-flight break-up highlights risk of extreme teetering and mast bumps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/extreme-teetering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/extreme-teetering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 2C74 and road-train truck Yarri Road, Parkeston, Western Australia, on 22 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a road-train truck had been distracted by reaffixing their mobile phone mount to their vehicle&rsquo;s windscreen before the truck entered an active level crossing and collided with a freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-western-australia-on-22-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-western-australia-on-22-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced an investigation into the collision with terrain involving an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, registered VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec-130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec-130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between coal trains MB526 and AH378 Kooragang, New South Wales, on 29 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loaded coal train collided with the rear of a stationary train in low-light conditions at the Port of Newcastle, after network control was not advised that the second train was disabled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-coal-trains-mb526-and-ah378-kooragang-new-south-wales-on-29-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-coal-trains-mb526-and-ah378-kooragang-new-south-wales-on-29-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-light collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loaded coal train collided with the rear of a second coal train in low-light conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-light-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-light-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibian aircraft, registered VH-WID near Maitland Airport, New South Wales on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-morning on 17 May 2020 an experimental amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibious aircraft, registered VH-WID (WID), took off from Maitland Airport, New South Wales, for a local private flight. During the climb, passing 2,400 ft, the pilot was advised, via radio, of white smoke coming from the aircraft and noted that the engine was not running smoothly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-amateur-built-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-new-south-wales-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-amateur-built-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-new-south-wales-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amateur-built aircraft&rsquo;s stall-spin accident demonstrates complexities of managing a partial loss of engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Mangalore mid-air collision investigation final report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplanned mustering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wirestrike highlights the importance of conducting a risk assessment before unplanned mustering tasks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unplanned-mustering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unplanned-mustering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 26 May 2021, the pilot of a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, registered VH-KLY and operated by Stock &amp; Station Aviation, was conducting mustering operations on a property 75 km west&#8209;north&#8209;west of Hay, New South Wales. The pilot was the only person on board. As the helicopter was flown towards cattle yards, it struck a powerline and collided with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 26 May 2021, the pilot of a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, registered VH-KLY and operated by Stock &amp; Station Aviation, was conducting mustering operations on a property 75 km west&#8209;north&#8209;west of Hay, New South Wales. The pilot was the only person on board. As the helicopter was flown towards cattle yards, it struck a powerline and collided with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPAD and near collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk and change management limitations contributed to near collision between passenger trains south of Brisbane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-and-near-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-and-near-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal DP29 passed at danger involving suburban passenger train DW17 and near collision with another suburban passenger train Park Road Station, Queensland, on 25 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential of collision was prevented by the actions of a tutor driver in the driving cab of 1E65, and a network control officer who transmitted an emergency stop command after receiving a SPAD alarm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-dp29-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-dw17-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-park-road-station-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-dp29-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-dw17-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-park-road-station-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons E-240 VH-ZON at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 27 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 27 March 2022, a Kavanagh E-240 balloon registered VH-ZON was being operated on a scenic passenger flight between Reservoir and Moorabbin Airport, Moorabbin, Victoria with a pilot and 10 passengers on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-e-240-vh-zon-at-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-27-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-e-240-vh-zon-at-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-27-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Airbus A320-232, VH-VGP and Jabiru J230D, 24-7456 near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, New South Wales, 28 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 12 NM south-west of Ballina Airport, the flight paths of the two aircraft inadvertently intersected. The crew of VGP received a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) traffic advisory alert prior to passing beneath 7456. The vertical separation between the two aircraft reduced to about 600 ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-28-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-28-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballina airspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation highlights potential to further reduce Ballina airspace safety risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-airspace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-airspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving Qube freight train 5WB7 Casino, NSW, on 17 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 2230 on 17 March 2022, an axle in the rear part of train 5WB7 broke as the train entered Casino Yard, derailing the wagon. As the train passed through the yard it travelled over a set of points for the closed Murwillumbah Branch (set for the mainline), at which point the derailment worsened with the rear four wagons derailing and becoming detached from the rest of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-qube-freight-train-5wb7-casino-nsw-on-17-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-qube-freight-train-5wb7-casino-nsw-on-17-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diverted attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing gear not retracted after take-off demonstrates how diverted attention or focus may result in errors of omission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/diverted-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/diverted-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Bombardier DHC-8-402, VH-QOY near Sydney, New South Wales, on 12 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the flight crew inadvertently omitted to retract the landing gear and did not identify this omission when completing the after-take-off checklist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-402-vh-qoy-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-12-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-402-vh-qoy-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-12-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron ore train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ore train runaway and derailment highlights the importance of change management, risk assessment processes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iron-ore-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iron-ore-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway and derailment of loaded ore train M02712 Near the 211 km mark south of Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 5 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change management and risk assessment processes, and unclear communication of a safety-critical action to train drivers, contributed to the runaway and derailment of a fully-loaded 42,500 tonne, 2.86 km iron ore train in Western Australia&rsquo;s Pilbara region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-derailment-of-loaded-ore-train-m02712-near-the-211-km-mark-south-of-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-derailment-of-loaded-ore-train-m02712-near-the-211-km-mark-south-of-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed indication failure on take-off involving Airbus A330, 9M-MTK Brisbane Airport, Queensland, 18 July 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger jet take-off without airspeed information highlights how individually straightforward factors can combine to nullify multiple critical safety barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-indication-failure-on-take-off-involving-airbus-a330-9m-mtk-brisbane-airport-queensland-18-july-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-indication-failure-on-take-off-involving-airbus-a330-9m-mtk-brisbane-airport-queensland-18-july-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter Company 206L-1, registered VH-BHF, 20 km north-west of Jindabyne, New South Wales on 11 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During weed survey operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and two of the passengers sustained serious injuries, and the two other passengers sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-company-206l-1-registered-vh-bhf-20-km-north-west-of-jindabyne-new-south-wales-on-11-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-company-206l-1-registered-vh-bhf-20-km-north-west-of-jindabyne-new-south-wales-on-11-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed on TO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-off without airspeed information highlights how individually straightforward factors can combine to nullify multiple critical safety barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-on-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-on-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick shaker activation involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLJ, 30.7 km south-west of Perth Airport, Western Australia on 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Saab 340 did not detect the aircraft&rsquo;s reducing airspeed before its stall warning stick shakers activated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-307-km-south-west-of-perth-airport-western-australia-on-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-307-km-south-west-of-perth-airport-western-australia-on-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stall warning activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew did not notice declining airspeed before stick shaker activation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-activation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain, involving a Cessna U206G registered VH-JVR, 124 km west of Norseman, WA, on 3 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was conducting aerial survey work to the west of Norseman. It was later reported as being overdue, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre subsequently commenced a search in the last known area of operation. Later that evening the burnt wreckage of VH-JVR was located by a search and rescue aircraft. Western Australia Police later confirmed that the pilot, who was the sole person on board, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-cessna-u206g-registered-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-wa-on-3-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-cessna-u206g-registered-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-wa-on-3-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear malfunction involving Airbus A320, VH-VFN Sydney Airport New South Wales on 1 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main landing gear of an Airbus A320 could not be fully retracted due to the fatigue failure of a pin in the aircraft&rsquo;s left main landing gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-1-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-1-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex pin failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A320 main landing gear torque link apex pin fatigue failure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apex-pin-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apex-pin-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF 69 km south-east of Hay Airport (Steam Plains), New South Wales, on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice that strongly encourages all pilots conducting low-level operations to wear a properly fitted and maintained flight helmet to improve their survivability in the event of an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-69-km-south-east-of-hay-airport-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-69-km-south-east-of-hay-airport-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helmets can save lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctly fitted, secured and maintained flight helmets can save lives&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helmets-can-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helmets-can-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail assembly seperation involving Robinson Helicopter R22, registration VH-THM, at Gold Coast Airport, QLD on 26 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot with an instructor was conducting a low-level hover exercise, during which it was reported that the helicopter's nose pitched up, a large vibration was felt through the airframe, and the helicopter started to yaw to the right. The instructor immediately took control of the helicopter and landed. It was subsequently noted that the tail rotor assembly and empennage had separated from the rear of the tail boom and were sitting a short distance away. There were no injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-seperation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-seperation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail assembly separation involving Robinson Helicopter R22, registration VH-THM, at Gold Coast Airport, QLD on 26 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot with an instructor was conducting a low-level hover exercise, during which it was reported that the helicopter's nose pitched up, a large vibration was felt through the airframe, and the helicopter started to yaw to the right. The instructor immediately took control of the helicopter and landed. It was subsequently noted that the tail rotor assembly and empennage had separated from the rear of the tail boom and were sitting a short distance away. There were no injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-separation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-separation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakaway and grounding involving CSC Friendship, Port of Brisbane, Queensland, on 27 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[CSC Friendship was berthed at the Ampol products berth, at the Port of Brisbane. The Brisbane River was in flood and, at 2250LT, due to the strong current, 7 mooring lines failed and the ship came clear of the wharf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-and-grounding-involving-csc-friendship-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-27-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-and-grounding-involving-csc-friendship-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-27-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-IDW, 30 km south of South Goulburn, Northern Territory, on 28 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial operations, the helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the crew member was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-30-km-south-of-south-goulburn-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-30-km-south-of-south-goulburn-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled pressurisation change involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improperly-secured insulation blanket became lodged in a 737 freighter&rsquo;s main pressurisation outflow valve resulting in the aircraft cabin depressurising during descent, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report outlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-pressurisation-change-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-pressurisation-change-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dislodged insulation blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improperly-secured insulation blanket in a 737 freighter&rsquo;s main pressurisation outflow valve resulted in the cabin depressurisation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dislodged-insulation-blanket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dislodged-insulation-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Aero Commander 500 S, VH-LTP near Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 12 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot&rsquo;s high workload, including data entry difficulties, while conducting an approach to land at Adelaide Airport in instrument meteorological conditions likely affected their situational awareness resulting in their aircraft descending below the assigned minimum altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot&rsquo;s high workload, including data entry difficulties, likely affected their situational awareness resulting in descent below assigned minimum altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-workload/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Rockwell International 114, VH WMM 1 km north of Redcliffe Aerodrome, Queensland, on 19 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Rockwell International 114 light aircraft near Redcliffe aerodrome, north of Brisbane, on 19 December 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-vh-wmm-1-km-north-of-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-vh-wmm-1-km-north-of-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redcliffe preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its investigation into a fatal accident involving a Rockwell International 114 light aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/redcliffe-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/redcliffe-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touchdown off the runway surface involving Raytheon B200, VH-MVP, at Lord Howe Island Airport, NSW, on 18 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft is reported to have touched down within the runway strip but to the left of the runway surface, and while recovering it struck a runway edge light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/touchdown-off-the-runway-surface-involving-raytheon-b200-vh-mvp-at-lord-howe-island-airport-nsw-on-18-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/touchdown-off-the-runway-surface-involving-raytheon-b200-vh-mvp-at-lord-howe-island-airport-nsw-on-18-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerline survey aircraft stalled at a height too low for recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-stall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Yakovlev Aircraft Factories Yak 52, VH-PAE near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, on 5 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 5 June 2019, the pilot and passenger of a Yakovlev Aircraft Factories Yak-52 aircraft, registered VH-PAE, were conducting a private aerobatic flight from Southport Airport, Queensland. During the flight, while near South Stradbroke Island, the aircraft collided with water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Piper PA-25-235/A9 aircraft, VH-SEH, near Seaview, Victoria, on 23 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agriculture spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot, the sole person on board, was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-25-235a9-aircraft-vh-seh-near-seaview-victoria-on-23-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-25-235a9-aircraft-vh-seh-near-seaview-victoria-on-23-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving freight train Y279 near Traveston, Queensland, on 23 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 0319, freight train Y279 entered an area of track washed out by floodwaters near Traveston, Queensland resulting in derailment of 2 locomotives and 4 wagons. The single driver was not injured. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-freight-train-y279-near-traveston-queensland-on-23-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-freight-train-y279-near-traveston-queensland-on-23-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Beech Aircraft Corp. 58, VH NSK Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 26 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expectation bias from pilot&rsquo;s greater familiarity with IFR procedures likely led to runway incursion during rare VFR flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-vh-nsk-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-26-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-vh-nsk-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-26-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expectation bias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runway incursion likely due to expectation bias due from pilot&rsquo;s greater familiarity with IFR procedures&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/expectation-bias/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/expectation-bias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on Mr Richard Godfreyâs analysis of the location for missing aircraft MH370]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has not recommenced a search for the MH370 aircraft, is reviewing existing data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/statement-on-mr-richard-godfreys-analysis-of-the-location-for-missing-aircraft-mh370/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/statement-on-mr-richard-godfreys-analysis-of-the-location-for-missing-aircraft-mh370/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Garlick Helicopters Inc UH-1H, registration VH-UHX, near Pipers Brook, Tasmania, on 14 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During fire control operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-inc-uh-1h-registration-vh-uhx-near-pipers-brook-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-inc-uh-1h-registration-vh-uhx-near-pipers-brook-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain involving Jodel D11 VH-WBL 34 km north-north-west of Mackay Airport, Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB discontinues its investigation into engine failure and collision with terrain involving Jodel D11 VH-WBL 34 km north-north-west of Mackay Airport, Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-jodel-d11-vh-wbl-34-km-north-north-west-of-mackay-airport-queensland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-jodel-d11-vh-wbl-34-km-north-north-west-of-mackay-airport-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discontinuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation into fatal light aircraft accident discontinued&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/discontinuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/discontinuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR 6 km north-west of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot was conducting a private sightseeing flight with one passenger on board. At 1624, the aircraft passed the northern tip of Moreton Island at about 1,200 ft in a shallow descent towards nearby Flinders Reef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-6-km-north-west-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-6-km-north-west-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sightseeing flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Cessna 182 collision with water near Moreton Island investigation final report&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sightseeing-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sightseeing-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPM governor AWB]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB encourages R22 and R44 operators to report governor malfunctions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpm-governor-awb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpm-governor-awb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled runaway and derailment of banking locomotives Kankool, New South Wales, on 3 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two banking locomotives started to move while the train crew were walking from 5031 to 5034. The train crew boarded 5034 and attempted to take control of the locomotives without success. As the locomotives rolled back down the Ardglen bank, the train crew attempted to stop the locomotives with a series of brake applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-runaway-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-kankool-new-south-wales-on-3-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-runaway-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-kankool-new-south-wales-on-3-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision involving the bulk carrier Goliath and tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove, Devonport, Tasmania on 28 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 1151 AEST on 28 January, Goliath was manoeuvring to berth in Devonport when the ship collided with the tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove that were berthed together at berth number 3 West. There was no one on board the tugs, which sank as a result of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-involving-the-bulk-carrier-goliath-and-tugs-york-cove-and-campbell-cove-devonport-tasmania-on-28-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-involving-the-bulk-carrier-goliath-and-tugs-york-cove-and-campbell-cove-devonport-tasmania-on-28-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banking locos runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator makes changes after Hunter banking locomotives run away and derail&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/banking-locos-runaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/banking-locos-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas control equipment malfunction on board the gas tanker Suiso Frontier at Western Port, Hastings, Victoria on 25 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 2147 AEST on 25 January 2022, a flame was seen coming from the gas combustion unit's exhaust on deck. The unit was immediately shutdown and isolated before the crew implemented the fire prevention response plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gas-control-equipment-malfunction-on-board-the-gas-tanker-suiso-frontier-at-western-port-hastings-victoria-on-25-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gas-control-equipment-malfunction-on-board-the-gas-tanker-suiso-frontier-at-western-port-hastings-victoria-on-25-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulation consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public consultation for&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s Transport Safety Investigation Regulations now open&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/regulation-consultation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/regulation-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion during backtrack turning manoeuvre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion involving Fokker F100, VH-FKD Laverton Airport, Western Australia, on 28 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft landed uneventfully at Laverton, and the captain took control of the aircraft to taxi towards the end of the runway and complete the routine backtrack manoeuvre. The aircraft was positioned on the left-side at the end of the runway consistent with operator guidance, and the captain commenced a right turn by rotating the nose-wheel handwheel (tiller).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axle friction fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintenance improvements after axle fire halts NSW passenger service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/axle-friction-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/axle-friction-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defective axle bearing leading to fire on passenger train SN68 Yerrinbool, New South Wales, on 13 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train driver stopped the train at Yerrinbool Station after being alerted to a small fire at the rear of the train. The fire was identified as coming from the vicinity of an axle bearing on the rear wheelset of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-axle-bearing-leading-to-fire-on-passenger-train-sn68-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-axle-bearing-leading-to-fire-on-passenger-train-sn68-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moree spraying accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Moree aerial spraying accident preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-spraying-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-spraying-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6MB4, Bethungra, NSW, on 15 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0323 on 15 January 2022, the driver of 6MB4 reported losing air on the Up Main at 452.000 km. Shortly after, the driver reported that three wagons (RRAY07213S, RRQY08515T and QQCY01120F), in the centre of the consist of 33 wagons, had derailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw-on-15-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw-on-15-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6MB4, Bethungra, NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0323 on 15 January 2022, the driver of 6MB4 reported losing air on the Up Main at 452.000 km. Shortly after, the driver reported that three wagons (RRAY07213S, RRQY08515T and QQCY01120F), in the centre of the consist of 33 wagons, had derailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight propeller loss involving Jabiru J170, registration 24-7496, 2.6 km north-east of Muchea, Western Australia on 22 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a missed approach and go-around, the propeller separated from the aircraft and the pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock. There were no injuries reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j170-registration-24-7496-26-km-north-east-of-muchea-western-australia-on-22-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j170-registration-24-7496-26-km-north-east-of-muchea-western-australia-on-22-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between banking locomotives and grain train 5446 near Werris Creek, NSW, on 6 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 6 January 2022, three Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) banking locomotives were attached to the rear of SSR grain train number 5446 at Werris Creek, in preparation for banking operations up the heavy grade between Chillcotts Creek and Ardglen. Shortly after departure from Werris Creek, the three banking locomotives separated from the rear of the grain train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-banking-locomotives-and-grain-train-5446-near-werris-creek-nsw-on-6-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-banking-locomotives-and-grain-train-5446-near-werris-creek-nsw-on-6-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin crew incapacitation involving Fokker F100, registered VH-FNU, near Mount Magnet Aerodrome, WA on 27 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the cruise, two cabin crew members felt unwell and reported to the flight crew that they suspected possible hypoxia. The aircraft landed at Perth Airport and one cabin crew member was taken to hospital for assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-crew-incapacitation-involving-fokker-f100-registered-vh-fnu-near-mount-magnet-aerodrome-wa-on-27-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-crew-incapacitation-involving-fokker-f100-registered-vh-fnu-near-mount-magnet-aerodrome-wa-on-27-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-WSB at East Wallabi Island, Western Australia on 26 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After landing, the aircraft overran the runway by about 20 metres, which resulted in its right main landing gear collapsing. The pilot and 5 passengers on board were not injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-at-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-at-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350 VH-BSW 4 km north-north-east of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While landing, the balloon&rsquo;s basket was dragged about 30 metres before coming to rest, resulting in serious injuries to two of the 16 passengers on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-4-km-north-north-east-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-4-km-north-north-east-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC and controlled flight into terrain involving Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2A, VH-OBL 101 km west-south-west of Hobart, Tasmania, on 8 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a twin-engine Islander aircraft was attempting to exit south-west Tasmania&rsquo;s Western Arthur Range in low visibility conditions when it collided with a ridgeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-bn2a-vh-obl-101-km-west-south-west-of-hobart-tasmania-on-8-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-bn2a-vh-obl-101-km-west-south-west-of-hobart-tasmania-on-8-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduced visual cues]]></title><description><![CDATA[VFR pilot likely experienced low cloud conditions and reduced visual cues ahead of controlled flight into terrain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduced-visual-cues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduced-visual-cues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near hit with workers on track using Absolute Signal Blocking, Westmead, New South Wales, on 15 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relief signaller who was working on two signal panels at once when they routed a train through a protected worksite was possibly experiencing the effects of cumulative fatigue as well as being under a high workload.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-workers-on-track-using-absolute-signal-blocking-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-workers-on-track-using-absolute-signal-blocking-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail worksite protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail worksite near hit highlights importance of suitable procedures when developing safeworking rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-worksite-protection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-worksite-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Rockwell International 114 aircraft, VH-WMM, Redcliffe Aerodrome, Queensland, on 19 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off, the aircraft was reported to be returning to the aerodrome when it collided with water. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-aircraft-vh-wmm-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-aircraft-vh-wmm-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain, Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-HUE 24 km south-east of Talbingo, New South Wales, on 17 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[While on approach to pick-up a load, the helicopter&rsquo;s engine failed. During the subsequent forced landing, the helicopter collided with trees and a riverbed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-hue-24-km-south-east-of-talbingo-new-south-wales-on-17-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-hue-24-km-south-east-of-talbingo-new-south-wales-on-17-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HCX 4 km south west of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 20 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after lifting off, at about 30&ndash;40 ft above the ground, the engine&rsquo;s performance reduced and the helicopter began to descend. The pilot completed a forced running landing in a yard adjacent to the point of departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hcx-4-km-south-west-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-20-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hcx-4-km-south-west-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-20-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper torso restraints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey pilot&rsquo;s serious injuries highlight need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper torso restraint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey pilot&rsquo;s serious injuries highlight need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexpected yaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 force landing highlights that pilots should be alert for unexpected yawing &nbsp;and transient reduced engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unexpected-yaw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unexpected-yaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTAF runway incursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runway incursion shows potential effects of expectation bias on how pilots perceive information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-runway-incursion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-runway-incursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving a SAAB 340B, VH-ZRH Carnarvon Airport, Western Australia, on 31 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1704 local time, VH-ZRH entered runway 22 just after VH-ITF had commenced its take-off roll on the same runway. The pilot of VH-ITF immediately advised the crew of VH-ZRH that they were rolling and then rejected the take-off. VH-ZRH stopped just inside the runway strip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoG beyond rear limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot encountered pitch-up controllability issues after ground handlers estimated weight of relocated freight by feel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cog-beyond-rear-limit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cog-beyond-rear-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CG beyond rear limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot encountered pitch-up controllability issues after ground handlers estimated weight of relocated freight by feel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cg-beyond-rear-limit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cg-beyond-rear-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft loading and in-flight controllability issue involving Fairchild SA227, VH HPE  Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 11 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 11 May 2020, a Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 (Metro) aircraft, registered VH-HPE and operated by Toll Aviation, was being loaded for its scheduled freight service from Townsville to Rockhampton then Brisbane, Queensland. The pilot was the only person on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-and-in-flight-controllability-issue-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-and-in-flight-controllability-issue-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Air Tractor AT-400, VH-ACQ, 80 km west-south-west of Moree Airport, New South Wales, on 4 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agricultural spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-at-400-vh-acq-80-km-west-south-west-of-moree-airport-new-south-wales-on-4-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-at-400-vh-acq-80-km-west-south-west-of-moree-airport-new-south-wales-on-4-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB reporting requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CASA regulations do not impact on existing obligations to report safety occurrences to the ATSB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reporting-requirements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reporting-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving a Boeing 777-3DZ/ER, registration A7-BED, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 30 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a runway excursion (veer-off) during landing involving a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, operated by Qatar Airways, at Brisbane Airport, on the night of 30 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-boeing-777-3dzer-registration-a7-bed-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-30-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-boeing-777-3dzer-registration-a7-bed-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-30-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal SST535 passed at danger involving passenger train 8239 and near collision with another passenger train Docklands, Melbourne, on 23 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The signal was at stop to protect the movement of V/Line passenger service 8156 (Wendouree to Southern Cross) that was to cross ahead of train 8239. Train 8239 passed the signal at about 23 km/h and continued for about 200 m before stopping across the junction through which train 8156 would pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-sst535-passed-at-danger-involving-passenger-train-8239-and-near-collision-with-another-passenger-train-docklands-melbourne-on-23-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-sst535-passed-at-danger-involving-passenger-train-8239-and-near-collision-with-another-passenger-train-docklands-melbourne-on-23-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPAD engineering controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Near collision between two trains at Southern Cross highlights importance of SPAD engineering controls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-engineering-controls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-engineering-controls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum safe altitude, Piper PA-31 Mojave, VH-XGW Near Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 22 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot did not conduct a missed approach on two separate occasions while on an approach to land during which their twin-engined Piper aircraft exceeded tracking tolerance limits and they lost the required visual reference with the runway while operating below the approach minima.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-piper-pa-31-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-piper-pa-31-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot not conducting missed approach on two separate occasions saw their aircraft exceed tracking tolerance limits and then lose the required visual reference with the runway&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowest safe altitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check lowest safe altitude is appropriate for area of operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lowest-safe-altitude/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lowest-safe-altitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below lowest safe altitude and ground proximity alert involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-PVO 44 km north-north-west of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 4 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 4 March 2021, the crew of a Leonardo Helicopters AW139, registered VH-PVO and operated by the Victoria Police Air Wing, were re-assigned from an aerial search near Coldstream to a search and rescue task in Orbost, Victoria. Due to the cloud conditions, the pilot upgraded the flight from visual to instrument flight rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-and-ground-proximity-alert-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-north-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-and-ground-proximity-alert-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-north-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin pressurisation issue involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102, VH-QQD, 83 km north west of Perth Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 20 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 20 November 2021, VH-QQD was conducting a scheduled flight from Perth to Port Hedland. During climb, as the aircraft approached 10,000 ft, the crew identified that the cabin had not pressurised. The flight returned to Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-102-vh-qqd-83-km-north-west-of-perth-aerodrome-western-australia-on-20-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-102-vh-qqd-83-km-north-west-of-perth-aerodrome-western-australia-on-20-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Fokker Aircraft F100, registration VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a flight below minimum altitude involving a Fokker Aircraft F100, registered VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-fokker-aircraft-f100-registration-vh-nhv-at-paraburdoo-airport-western-australia-on-22-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-fokker-aircraft-f100-registration-vh-nhv-at-paraburdoo-airport-western-australia-on-22-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.68 Proposed AD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed AD to mandate rudder hinge inspections of Vulcanair/Partenavia P.68 aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/p68-proposed-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/p68-proposed-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Cessna T210M, VH-SUX 25 km north east of Mount Isa Airport, Queensland on 26 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of 26 May 2019, a Cessna Aircraft Company T210M, registered VH-SUX and operated by Thomson Aviation, departed Mount Isa Airport for an aerial geophysical survey flight with a pilot and observer on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-t210m-vh-sux-25-km-north-east-of-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-t210m-vh-sux-25-km-north-east-of-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB recommends manufacturer takes further safety action following Cessna 210 overstress fracture and wing separation during low-level survey operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-fracture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-boeing-b737-36e-sf-zk-fxk-near-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-4-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-boeing-b737-36e-sf-zk-fxk-near-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-4-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear retraction deactivation and return involving a Boeing 787, VH-ZNH near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 21 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb, the flight crew selected the landing gear lever to UP. Shortly after, they received a warning, indicating that neither main landing gear had retracted to the &lsquo;up and locked&rsquo; position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-retraction-deactivation-and-return-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-21-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-retraction-deactivation-and-return-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-21-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Beech Aircraft Corp. 58, registration VH-NSK at Bankstown Airport, NSW, 26 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATC cleared the aircraft to line up on runway 29R. The aircraft crossed runway 29R and entered runway 29C without a clearance. The crew observed an aircraft at the other end of the runway, held position and immediately contacted ATC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-registration-vh-nsk-at-bankstown-airport-nsw-26-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-registration-vh-nsk-at-bankstown-airport-nsw-26-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of coal train 9QJ5 near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura Line, Queensland, on 30 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the derailment of an Aurizon empty coal train, 9QJ5, near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura line, Queensland, at about 1600 on 30 October 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-9qj5-near-mt-rainbow-on-the-moura-line-queensland-on-30-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-9qj5-near-mt-rainbow-on-the-moura-line-queensland-on-30-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train C012 and a car near a level crossing, Kembla Grange, New South Wales, on 20 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first car of the train derailed and tipped onto its side as a result of the collision. There were injuries to three passengers and the train crew. The train driver and guard were transported to hospital. There was no driver in the car at the time of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-c012-and-a-car-near-a-level-crossing-kembla-grange-new-south-wales-on-20-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-c012-and-a-car-near-a-level-crossing-kembla-grange-new-south-wales-on-20-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up, Stolp Acroduster II SA-750, VH-YEL 16 km north-east of Caboolture Airfield, Queensland, 18 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical examinations as part of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s on-going investigation into the in-flight break-up of an Acroduster aerobatic biplane near Bribie Island on 18 August have determined two eye bolts used to secure the aircraft&rsquo;s upper wings had failed due to fatigue cracking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-stolp-acroduster-ii-sa-750-vh-yel-16-km-north-east-of-caboolture-airfield-queensland-18-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-stolp-acroduster-ii-sa-750-vh-yel-16-km-north-east-of-caboolture-airfield-queensland-18-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue cracking in biplaneâs bolts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eye bolts securing biplane&rsquo;s upper wings failed due to fatigue cracking&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-cracking-in-biplanes-bolts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-cracking-in-biplanes-bolts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain involving Cessna P210N, N210BA Near Moruya Airport, New South Wales, on 19 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forced landing of turbine-powered Cessna 210 about 560 metres short of the runway threshold following an engine failure from flight in icing conditions highlights the importance of proper pre-flight planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-p210n-n210ba-near-moruya-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-p210n-n210ba-near-moruya-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight in icing conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing turbine-power Cessna 210 due to engine failure from flight in icing conditions&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-in-icing-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-in-icing-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing on closed runway involving Cessna Aircraft Company 510, registration VH-MSU at Temora Aerodrome, NSW on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, to Essendon Airport, Victoria, the pilot of VH-MSU decided to stop at Temora Aerodrome to refuel using runway 18. On touchdown at Temora Aerodrome, at about 1857 local time, the pilot noticed cones across the runway a long distance from the threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-aircraft-company-510-registration-vh-msu-at-temora-aerodrome-nsw-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-aircraft-company-510-registration-vh-msu-at-temora-aerodrome-nsw-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Breach of Road-Rail Vehicles Crystal Brook, South Australia, on 10 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail maintenance contractor has amended its processes for on-tracking road-rail vehicles after two RRVs travelled about three kilometres without track protection, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-of-road-rail-vehicles-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-of-road-rail-vehicles-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RRV safeworking breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrectly-requested signal protection contributes to RRV safeworking breach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rrv-safeworking-breach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rrv-safeworking-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLV, and Beech Aircraft B200, VH-WXB, near Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was reported that the two aircraft were inbound for Brisbane West Wellcamp and had established communications with each other on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF). Both crews agreed that ZLV would join the circuit first followed by WXB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlv-and-beech-aircraft-b200-vh-wxb-near-brisbane-west-wellcamp-airport-queensland-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlv-and-beech-aircraft-b200-vh-wxb-near-brisbane-west-wellcamp-airport-queensland-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Accolade II and Sandgroper off Port Adelaide, South Australia, on 29 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Port Adelaide highlights the importance of navigation watchkeepers on vessels utilising all available means to maintain a proper lookout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-accolade-ii-and-sandgroper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-accolade-ii-and-sandgroper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proper lookout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Port Adelaide&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/proper-lookout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/proper-lookout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance involving Boeing 737, VH-VZT, near Esperance, Western Australia, on 25 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a fuel imbalance occurrence involving a Boeing 737, registration VH-VZT, near Esperance, Western Australia, on 25 October 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzt-near-esperance-western-australia-on-25-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzt-near-esperance-western-australia-on-25-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed runway take-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attempted take-off&nbsp;from closed runway&nbsp;highlights the importance&nbsp;of checking NOTAMs&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-off from a closed runway involving Fairchild Industries SA226 T, VH-LDQ Gunnedah Airport, New South Wales, on 20 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin-turboprop aircraft sustained substantial damage when attempting to take-off from a runway that had been closed for repair works, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-t-vh-ldq-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-t-vh-ldq-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Beechcraft Baron 95-B55, VH-CBG 5 km north-east of Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 13 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Beechcraft Baron descended below minimum safe altitude during a night visual approach to Parafield Airport when the pilot lost situational awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-east-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-east-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Descent below minimum safe altitude due from lost of situational awareness during night flight&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue hoist cable failure involving AS 350 B3, VH-UAH 1 km south west of Bulga New South Wales, 5 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter operators and flight crew involved in rescue hoist operations should review their operational practices to ensure hoist operation and hook stowage are in accordance with the manufacturers&rsquo; published procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-cable-failure-involving-as-350-b3-vh-uah-1-km-south-west-of-bulga-new-south-wales-5-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-cable-failure-involving-as-350-b3-vh-uah-1-km-south-west-of-bulga-new-south-wales-5-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue hoist operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter rescue hoist operators are advised to review their hook stowage practices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-operators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal engine indications involving Cessna 441, VH-JFU, near Tindal, Northern Territory on 7 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the pilot observed abnormal engine indications and diverted the aircraft to Katherine Airport, Tindal. The engineering inspection revealed irregularities in the assembly of oil system components, resulting in the air/oil separator becoming blocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-indications-involving-cessna-441-vh-jfu-near-tindal-northern-territory-on-7-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-indications-involving-cessna-441-vh-jfu-near-tindal-northern-territory-on-7-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide indication during flight involving Piper PA-28, VH-PZG near Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 8 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the top of climb, at about 4,000 ft near Warragamba Dam, the instructor detected a faint exhaust gas smell and recalled feeling a little more tired than when they took off and mildly lightheaded. The instructor then looked up at the carbon monoxide detector and observed a localised discolouration (indicating the likely presence of carbon monoxide in the cabin).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-indication-during-flight-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-indication-during-flight-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving Fokker F100 aircraft, VH-FKD, Laverton Airport, WA, 28 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During taxi after landing, the flight crew reported that the right side steering tiller for the nose wheel was very heavy to turn at the end of the runway, and the left main wheels subsequently left the runway surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-aircraft-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-wa-28-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-aircraft-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-wa-28-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft preparation involving a Boeing 787-9, registration VH-ZNJ, discovered at Los Angeles International Airport, USA on 22 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection following an uneventful flight to Los Angeles, United Sates, the engineer discovered that the static port vents on both engine fan cowls were covered with engineering tape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-involving-a-boeing-787-9-registration-vh-znj-discovered-at-los-angeles-international-airport-usa-on-22-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-involving-a-boeing-787-9-registration-vh-znj-discovered-at-los-angeles-international-airport-usa-on-22-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing events involving Boeing 737s VH-YIS at Darwin Airport 3 September 2021 and VH-YFC at Darwin Airport 19 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating two separate occurrences, where on the 3 September 2021 and 19 September 2021, two Boeing the 737s landed long at Darwin Airport after both flight crews misinterpreted which end of the runway was subject to a displaced threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-events-involving-boeing-737s-vh-yis-at-darwin-airport-3-september-2021-and-vh-yfc-at-darwin-airport-19-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-events-involving-boeing-737s-vh-yis-at-darwin-airport-3-september-2021-and-vh-yfc-at-darwin-airport-19-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Cessna 208, VH-YMV, Ballina Airport, 16 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft involved were a Cessna 208, registered VH-YMV, a Virgin Australia Boeing 737, registered VH-YIO, and a Jetstar Airbus A320, registered VH-VQK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-cessna-208-vh-ymv-ballina-airport-16-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-cessna-208-vh-ymv-ballina-airport-16-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision on runway between Extra EA-300 aeroplane, VH EXR and Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, VH-LTO Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-performance aerobatic aircraft&rsquo;s collision with a helicopter on the runway at Caloundra, Queensland highlights the importance of pilots being aware of the circuit procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-on-runway-between-extra-ea-300-aeroplane-vh-exr-and-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-on-runway-between-extra-ea-300-aeroplane-vh-exr-and-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing Extra aerobatic aircraft collides with hovering helicopter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected wheel crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train derailment shows value of non-destructive testing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wheel-crack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:18:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wheel-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data input error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airliner data input error shows importance of checklists and cross checks in aviation operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-input-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:56:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-input-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data occurrence involving Bombardier Dash-8-315, VH-TQE, Tamworth Regional Airport, New South Wales, on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is emphasising the need for adherence to standard operating procedures, after a Dash 8 turboprop airliner departed with incorrect take-off data when a fuel miscalculation was not detected in pre-flight checks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-occurrence-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-tqe-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-occurrence-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-tqe-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB supports World Maritime Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting World Maritime Day 2021 to help keep the world's seafarers safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-supports-world-maritime-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-supports-world-maritime-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with infrastructure involving freight train 8796 at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 17 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision between over-height rail freight and the Alexandra Bridge at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 17 September 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-infrastructure-involving-freight-train-8796-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-17-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-infrastructure-involving-freight-train-8796-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-17-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine regulations update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes bring ATSB marine regulations up to date]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-regulations-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-regulations-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA reporting formalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[New transport safety reporting requirements reflect growing importance of remotely piloted aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-reporting-formalised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-reporting-formalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter winching incident involving Eurocopter AS365, VH-WPX, near Swanbourne, Western Australia, 29 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police air wing operator has taken a range of safety actions in response to a helicopter winch training incident where a crewman was dragged overboard and briefly pulled through the water, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-swanbourne-western-australia-29-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-swanbourne-western-australia-29-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winch training incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety action results from police helicopter winch training incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winch-training-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winch-training-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with water involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-ONZ Ben Boyd Reservoir, New South Wales, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot&rsquo;s difficulty experienced while escaping an aerial firebombing helicopter after it had impacted and sank in a reservoir following an engine failure highlights the potential value of emergency breathing systems, an ATSB investigation highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-ben-boyd-reservoir-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-ben-boyd-reservoir-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underwater helicopter egress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Underwater helicopter escape highlights importance of emergency breathing systems&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/underwater-helicopter-egress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/underwater-helicopter-egress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light engine collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long end leading operations an area of focus of investigation for fatal collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/light-engine-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/light-engine-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotor malfunction involving Eurocopter Deutschland BO105 CBS-5, registration VH-NVH, at Archerfield Aerodrome, QLD on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the crew detected abnormal airframe vibration and returned the aircraft to Archerfield. The post-flight inspection revealed a crack in one of the main rotor blades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-malfunction-involving-eurocopter-deutschland-bo105-cbs-5-registration-vh-nvh-at-archerfield-aerodrome-qld-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-malfunction-involving-eurocopter-deutschland-bo105-cbs-5-registration-vh-nvh-at-archerfield-aerodrome-qld-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna A150M, VH-CYO 5 km west-south-west of Peachester, Queensland, on 23 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna 150 light aircraft during aerobatic flight training near Peachester, South East Queensland, on 23 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-vh-cyo-5-km-west-south-west-of-peachester-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-vh-cyo-5-km-west-south-west-of-peachester-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 150 Aerobat prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB preliminary report from on-going investigation into fatal accident involving a Cessna 150 light aircraft during aerobatic flight training released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-150-aerobat-prelim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-150-aerobat-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Fokker 100, VH-NHY, Newman Airport, Western Australia, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator and regulator guidance has been updated after a Fokker 100 airliner overran a wet runway at Newman Airport last year, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-100-vh-nhy-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-100-vh-nhy-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance updated after airliner overruns wet Newman runway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wet-runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wet-runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded power reduction involving Beechcraft King Air 200C, VH-VAH at Essendon Aerodrome, VIC on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 50 ft on take-off, a partial power loss from the number one engine resulted in a momentary loss of directional control and a failure to achieve climb performance. The pilot restored climb power and continued the take-off. The pilot later reported the number one engine throttle friction was not set correctly. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-200c-vh-vah-at-essendon-aerodrome-vic-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-200c-vh-vah-at-essendon-aerodrome-vic-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving train 9261 Sellheim Station, Mount Isa Line, Queensland, on 28 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train driver erroneously determined their train to be clear of the track section to the rear when they supplied a release code to a network control officer, who then authorised a road-rail vehicle to enter that occupied block.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-train-9261-sellheim-station-mount-isa-line-queensland-on-28-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-train-9261-sellheim-station-mount-isa-line-queensland-on-28-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Descent below the lowest safe altitude involving Aero Commander 500-S, VH-LTP, near Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 12 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot was conducting a private flight from Port Lincoln to Adelaide under instrument flight rules. When the aircraft was about 20 km north of Adelaide Airport, air traffic control (ATC) cleared the pilot to commence the RNAV-Z Runway 23 approach. The aircraft was subsequently observed turning right away from the cleared route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/descent-below-the-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/descent-below-the-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erroneous determination by freight train&nbsp;driver that train was clear of the track section to the rear led to authorisation for a road-rail vehicle to enter that occupied block]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall from the pilot ladder on the bulk carrier Formosabulk Clement 5 NM east of Caloundra, QLD, 9 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bulk carrier was traveling from Mailiao, Taiwan to Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia and the crew had prepared for a crew change at the Port of Brisbane outer anchorage. At about 1838 the chief officer was the first to leave, and while disembarking via the combination pilot ladder, they were struck by the transfer launch in heavy swell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fall-from-the-pilot-ladder-on-the-bulk-carrier-formosabulk-clement-5-nm-east-of-caloundra-qld-9-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fall-from-the-pilot-ladder-on-the-bulk-carrier-formosabulk-clement-5-nm-east-of-caloundra-qld-9-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Acroduster II SA750, VH-YEL, near Bribie Island, Queensland, 18 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft, with the pilot as the sole occupant, departed Caboolture Airfield, Queensland, for a local flight over the Bribie Island area. At about 0906, the crew of a helicopter operating in the area on a training flight observed what appeared to be aircraft parts falling from the sky. They then observed the fuselage of an aircraft located in the mudflats near Long Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-acroduster-ii-sa750-vh-yel-near-bribie-island-queensland-18-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-acroduster-ii-sa750-vh-yel-near-bribie-island-queensland-18-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeking assistance: R22, R44, R66]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB seeks information from Robinson Helicopter owners and operators on ground handling incidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seeking-assistance-r22-r44-r66/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seeking-assistance-r22-r44-r66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and low speed rejected take off, involving Airbus A320-232, registered VH-VFF Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 23 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An engine power loss and rejected take-off incident involving an Airbus A320 at Brisbane Airport occurred after a screwdriver head was left inside the engine during maintenance, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-registered-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-registered-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tool control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screwdriver tip left in engine during maintenance results in blade failure on take-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tool-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tool-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-stand-back-look-up-stay-rail-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-stand-back-look-up-stay-rail-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positions still available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Positions available on the next ATSB/RMIT Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/positions-still-available/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/positions-still-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB to further assess risk assessment of Brisbane level crossing collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between passenger train and road vehicle, Wynnum West, Queensland on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk assessment and assurance processes are among the areas of focus of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s on-going investigation into a collision between a car and an express passenger train at a Brisbane level crossing earlier this year in which the car driver was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-wynnum-west-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-wynnum-west-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial pilot incapacitation involving Piper PA-28, VH-TBB, 19 km south-east of Moree, New South Wales, on 23 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is again urging operators and owners of piston-engine aircraft to use an active warning carbon monoxide detector, following the partial incapacitation of the pilot of a Piper PA-28 light aircraft near Moree last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-19-km-south-east-of-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-19-km-south-east-of-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators and owners of piston-engine aircraft are again urged to use active warning CO detectors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-exposure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ATSB Chief Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB welcomes appointment of new Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-atsb-chief-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-atsb-chief-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RV-7A in-flight break-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the in-flight break-up of a Van's Aircraft RV-7A amateur-built aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rv-7a-in-flight-break-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rv-7a-in-flight-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avionics system event involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unplanned activation of take-off/go-around mode during the landing of a Fokker F100 highlights that flight crews can be faced with non-normal situations that require good judgement and expertise to safely manage,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded TOGA mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unplanned activation of take-off/go-around mode during the landing of a Fokker F100.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-toga-mode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-toga-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO, near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While passing 8,000 ft on descent, the crew received pressurisation system warnings and the cabin depressurised. The engineering inspection revealed an insulation blanket had detached and lodged in the aft outflow valve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed indication involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWI, on descent to Albany Airport, Western Australia on 22 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Differing airspeed indications on a PC-12 aircraft&rsquo;s two primary flight displays due to a blocked pitot tube underscores the complexity of managing spurious instrument readings, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-on-descent-to-albany-airport-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-on-descent-to-albany-airport-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed miscompare indication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airspeed miscompare indication due to pitot tube blockage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-miscompare-indication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-miscompare-indication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-gauge collision between freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, New South Wales, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision of a passenger train with the open hatch of an adjacent locomotive emphasises the need for appropriate risk controls to prevent hatches from opening during service.concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between out of gauge freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, New South Wales, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision of a passenger train with the open hatch of an adjacent locomotive emphasises the need for appropriate risk controls to prevent hatches from opening during service.concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-out-of-gauge-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-out-of-gauge-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of gauge collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsecured locomotive hatch exceeded rolling stock outline prior to collision with train on adjacent track]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Bombardier DHC-8-400, registered VH-QOY, near Sydney, NSW, 12 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the flight crew did not retract the landing gear. This was not identified during the after take-off checks but discovered later during the climb. After confirming it was safe to do so, the flight crew retracted the landing gear and returned the aircraft to Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-400-registered-vh-qoy-near-sydney-nsw-12-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-400-registered-vh-qoy-near-sydney-nsw-12-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-flight preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thorough pre-flight preparation the best defence against flying into deteriorating weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pre-flight-preparation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pre-flight-preparation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick-shaker activation involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLJ, Perth Airport, Western Australia, 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On climb from Perth Airport, while the aircraft was passing 6,000 ft, an icing system caution light illuminated and the flight crew decided to return to Perth. During descent, there was a stick-shaker alert, but the aircraft landed safely with no damage and no injuries to anyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-perth-airport-western-australia-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-perth-airport-western-australia-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain, Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west Hay, New South Wales, on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter which collided with terrain while mustering showed evidence of a wirestrike, the ATSB&rsquo;s preliminary report from its on-going investigation into the 26 May 2021 accident details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mustering wirestrike accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases R22 wirestrike mustering accident investigation preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mustering-wirestrike-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mustering-wirestrike-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206, VH-AEE near Happy Valley, Fraser Island, Queensland on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with water of a Cessna 206 near Fraser Island, Queensland highlights known issues with evacuating from the aircraft where extended flap obstructs the opening of its rear clamshell cargo doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-textron-aviation-inc-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-textron-aviation-inc-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 206 emergency egress]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation highlights safety issues with emergency egress from the Cessna 206 with a cargo door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-206-emergency-egress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:26:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-206-emergency-egress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed restriction not applied allowing passenger train ST24 to overspeed, Bomen, NSW, 29 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 29 June 2021, at Bomen, New South Wales, a speed restriction was not applied following welding repairs which allowed passenger train, ST24, to traverse a section of track at 115 km/h when a 40 km/h speed restriction should have been in place. There was no damage or injury as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/speed-restriction-not-applied-allowing-passenger-train-st24-to-overspeed-bomen-nsw-29-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/speed-restriction-not-applied-allowing-passenger-train-st24-to-overspeed-bomen-nsw-29-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear indication involving a Boeing 787, VH-ZNH, near Sydney Airport, NSW, 21 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During climb, the main landing gear did not retract and the crew received a gear disagree EICAS message. The crew returned the aircraft to Sydney for an uneventful landing. The engineering inspection revealed that a gear pin on the left and right main landing gear were not removed prior to the flight. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-indication-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-nsw-21-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-indication-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-nsw-21-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door depressurisation involving Cessna 441 VH-LBY, near Broome, WA, 22 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into a depressurisation incident involving a Cessna 441 Conquest has resulted in a new ultrasonic bond inspection procedure for the aircraft&rsquo;s emergency exit door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/door-depressurisation-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-wa-22-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/door-depressurisation-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-wa-22-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency exit door disbonding]]></title><description><![CDATA[New inspection procedures introduced for Cessna 441 emergency exit doors following depressurisation incident due to disbonding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-exit-door-disbonding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-exit-door-disbonding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Hood retires from ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB Commission acknowledges the retirement of Greg Hood as Chief Commissioner and CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/greg-hood-retires-from-atsb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/greg-hood-retires-from-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Sling 2, VH-ZSD Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 23 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot of a Sling 2 aircraft conducted a touch and go landing at Moorabbin Airport above a PA-28 aircraft that was lined up at the displaced threshold of the same runway incorrectly believed they had been provided a landing clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon underframe cracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fractured wagon highlights importance of proper management of ageing rolling stock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-underframe-cracking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-underframe-cracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna A150M, registered VH-CYO, near Cedarton, Queensland, on 23 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into the collision with terrain of a Cessna A150 Aerobat two-seat light aircraft near Cedarton, approximately 38 km south-west of Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 23 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-registered-vh-cyo-near-cedarton-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-registered-vh-cyo-near-cedarton-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localiser track deviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Metro aircraft was not maintained within the required navigational tolerances while landing at Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/localiser-track-deviation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/localiser-track-deviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Fairchild SA227, VH-OZV 9 km east of Melbourne Airport, Victoria on 18 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 18 January 2021, at 2029 Eastern Daylight&#8209;saving Time, a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 aircraft, registered VH-OZV, departed Launceston Airport, Tasmania for a scheduled freight flight to Melbourne Airport, Victoria with one pilot on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-east-of-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-18-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-east-of-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-18-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation and incapacitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft developed multiple technical issues that the flight crew could not resolve using the approved non-normal checklist procedures, resulting in the crew conducting an emergency descent and diversion during which they experienced separate incapacitation events, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-incapacitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-incapacitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation and crew incapacitation Boeing 737-376SF, VH-XMO, 19 km north of Narrandera Airport, New South Wales, on 15 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft developed multiple technical issues that the flight crew could not resolve using the approved non-normal checklist procedures, resulting in the crew conducting an emergency descent and diversion during which they experienced separate incapacitation events, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-crew-incapacitation-boeing-737-376sf-vh-xmo-19-km-north-of-narrandera-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-crew-incapacitation-boeing-737-376sf-vh-xmo-19-km-north-of-narrandera-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freighter depressurisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depressurisation and crew incapacitation highlights the hazards of system malfunctions that are not resolved by following checklist procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freighter-depressurisation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freighter-depressurisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Piper PA-32-300 aircraft, VH-CWK, near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 22 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft which had been conducting circuit operations at Moorabbin Airport collided with terrain approximately 1 km north of the airport at Heatherton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-piper-pa-32-300-aircraft-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-piper-pa-32-300-aircraft-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visual flight after last light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-flight-after-last-light/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-flight-after-last-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with water involving Bell UH-1H, VH-UVC, 5 km south-west of Anna Bay, New South Wales, on 6 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-5-km-south-west-of-anna-bay-new-south-wales-on-6-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-5-km-south-west-of-anna-bay-new-south-wales-on-6-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between a light engine and a coal train at Westwood, Queensland, on 18 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision between a light engine and a coal train at Westwood, Queensland, on 18 June 2021. At about 1126 Eastern Standard Time, the light engine struck the stationary coal train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-a-light-engine-and-a-coal-train-at-westwood-queensland-on-18-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-a-light-engine-and-a-coal-train-at-westwood-queensland-on-18-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Breach near Crystal Brook, South Australia, on 10 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protection officer obtained an authority to undertake ultrasonic testing between Crystal Brook and Coonamia.However, the road-rail vehicles on-tracked between Rocky Creek and Crystal Brook, about 3 km prior to where the Authority was to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-near-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-near-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of aviation safety aspects of aerial firefighting in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting a safety study into aerial firefighting in Australia. As part of the investigation, investigators will conduct a detailed review of recent occurrences to identify common characteristics and obtain aircraft activity data to evaluate the rate of occurrences over recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/review-of-aviation-safety-aspects-of-aerial-firefighting-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/review-of-aviation-safety-aspects-of-aerial-firefighting-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with water involving Eurocopter EC120B, VH-WII, Hardy Reef, Whitsundays, Queensland, on 21 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is reminding helicopter operators about the importance of considering skill consolidation processes when transitioning pilots to a new and technically different helicopter type, and to build safety margins into their operations to give pilots the best opportunity to succeed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-eurocopter-ec120b-vh-wii-hardy-reef-whitsundays-queensland-on-21-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-eurocopter-ec120b-vh-wii-hardy-reef-whitsundays-queensland-on-21-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving AgustaWestland AW139, VH-YXH and Piper PA-44-180, VH-HMQ near Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a separation issue involving two aircraft, a Moorabbin Aviation Services PA-44-180 and a Babcock Mission Critical Services AW139 above Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallan derailment interim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planned and proposed safety actions outlined in ATSB interim report from&nbsp;Wallan XPT derailment investigation&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-derailment-interim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:54:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-derailment-interim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HOB, near Clare, South Australia, on 22 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB's investigation into a loss of control and collision with terrain accident involving an R44 that was conducting aerial spraying operations near Clare, South Australia on 22 December 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hob-near-clare-south-australia-on-22-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hob-near-clare-south-australia-on-22-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 Safety Advisory Notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice for Robinson R44 operators and maintainers&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-safety-advisory-notice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-safety-advisory-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna R172K, registered VH DLA near Sutton, New South Wales on 13 April, 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released for its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna 172 light aircraft conducting power line survey work near Sutton, north of Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r172k-registered-vh-dla-near-sutton-new-south-wales-on-13-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r172k-registered-vh-dla-near-sutton-new-south-wales-on-13-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power line survey prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released for Cessna 172 accident during powerline survey&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/power-line-survey-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/power-line-survey-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor blade strike involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJK, 19 km north east of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 30 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting a single-pilot EMS flight, the aircraft was flown into a confined area and unimproved landing site with the aid of night vision googles. During the later stages of the approach, the aircraft drifted towards terrain. The crew aborted the approach and elected to conduct a precautionary out-landing about 1 km away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjk-19-km-north-east-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-30-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjk-19-km-north-east-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-30-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Beechcraft Baron 95-B55, VH-CBG, 5 km north of Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 13 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting a visual approach at night under the instrument flight rules to runway 21 Right at Parafield Airport, the aircraft was manoeuvred outside of the circling area while below the minimum safe altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY, 70 km WNW of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial agricultural operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-70-km-wnw-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-70-km-wnw-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion and forced landing involving Cessna 441, VH-LBY, 39 km east of Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 2 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forced landing on a highway of a Cessna Conquest aircraft with a pilot and nine passengers on board due to fuel exhaustion highlights the importance of accurate fuel management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-39-km-east-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-2-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-39-km-east-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-2-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accurate fuel management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion and highway forced landing highlights the importance of accurate fuel management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accurate-fuel-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accurate-fuel-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue, mild hypoxia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot overflew destination and uncontactable for 40 minutes&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-mild-hypoxia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-mild-hypoxia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation likely in Ulladulla fire fighting helicopter accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a fire-bombing helicopter likely suffered an incapacitating medical event while&nbsp;water bombing a fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-likely-in-ulladulla-fire-fighting-helicopter-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 03:35:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-likely-in-ulladulla-fire-fighting-helicopter-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving BK117 helicopter, VH-JWB, near Ulladulla, New South Wales, on 17 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a fire-bombing helicopter likely suffered an incapacitating medical event while repeatedly water bombing a fire near Ulladulla, New South Wales on the afternoon of 17 August 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bk117-helicopter-vh-jwb-near-ulladulla-new-south-wales-on-17-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bk117-helicopter-vh-jwb-near-ulladulla-new-south-wales-on-17-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near hit with rail worker by passenger train 283D Dora Creek, New South Wales on 9 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A track worker who heard the whistle of an approaching passenger train and had to remove themselves from the danger zone was placed at risk of being struck by the train due to an unapproved safeworking practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-rail-worker-by-passenger-train-283d-dora-creek-new-south-wales-on-9-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-rail-worker-by-passenger-train-283d-dora-creek-new-south-wales-on-9-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unapproved practice placed track worker at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track worker placed at risk of being struck by train due to unapproved safeworking practice.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unapproved-practice-placed-track-worker-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unapproved-practice-placed-track-worker-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine room fire on board MPV Everest, Southern Ocean, 5 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a fire on board the MPV Everest multirole vessel while on charter to the Australian Antarctic Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-southern-ocean-5-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-southern-ocean-5-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases MPV Everest fire investigation preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released into the&nbsp;fire on board MPV Everest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-mpv-everest-fire-investigation-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-mpv-everest-fire-investigation-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB hands over gavel to new chair of the International Transportation Safety Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB hands over ITSA gavel after unprecedented two-year term.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-hands-over-gavel-to-new-chair-of-the-international-transportation-safety-association/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-hands-over-gavel-to-new-chair-of-the-international-transportation-safety-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board Iron Chieftain, Port Kembla, New South Wales on 18 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iron Chieftain fire highlights inadequate international fire safety standards and regulations for self-unloading bulk carriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-iron-chieftain-port-kembla-new-south-wales-on-18-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-iron-chieftain-port-kembla-new-south-wales-on-18-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International fire standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire on board a bulk carrier that took five days to contain and extinguish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/international-fire-standards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/international-fire-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The student pilot of a Bristell aircraft that stalled and commenced a spin before colliding with the ground was not authorised to conduct the flight and did not have the necessary qualifications and skills to safely operate the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety critical procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solo training flight stall-spin accident highlights the potential consequences of deviating from safety-critical procedures and regulations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-critical-procedures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-critical-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear failures involving a GA8 Airvan, VH-BFS, Fraser Island, Queensland, 24 August 2019 and 31 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation highlights that operators should consider additional inspections when operating aircraft in challenging conditions, in addition to ensuring they are conducting the required inspections in accordance with the manufacturer&rsquo;s maintenance schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failures-involving-a-ga8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-24-august-2019-and-31-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failures-involving-a-ga8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-24-august-2019-and-31-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach landing gear failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beach landing gear failures highlights importance of maintenance and inspection procedures&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-landing-gear-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-landing-gear-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Vans Aircraft RV-7A, registered VH-XWI, 90 km south of Charters Towers, QLD, 23 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating an in-flight break-up involving a Van&rsquo;s Aircraft RV-7A, VH-XWI, about 90 km south of Charters Towers, Queensland, on 23 April 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Vans Aircraft RV-7A, registered VH-XWI, 90 km south of Charters Towers, QLD, 23 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was conducting a private flight from Winton to Bowen, Queensland. During the cruise, the aircraft experienced an in-flight break-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Boeing 767 freighter did not consult the MEL and continued their departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacific National grain train 5KC3 passing a series of signals passed at danger near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, on 1 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has discontinued its investigation into Pacific National grain train 5KC3 passing a series of signals passed at danger near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, on 1 March 2019. A statement setting out the reasons for the discontinuation is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pacific-national-grain-train-5kc3-passing-a-series-of-signals-passed-at-danger-near-wagga-wagga-new-south-wales-on-1-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pacific-national-grain-train-5kc3-passing-a-series-of-signals-passed-at-danger-near-wagga-wagga-new-south-wales-on-1-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal ME45 passed at danger involving suburban passenger train TP43 and near collision with another suburban passenger train, Bowen Hills, Queensland, on 10 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emergency &lsquo;STOP&rsquo; command issued by a network control officer avoided the potential for collision between two Brisbane suburban passenger trains because of a signal passed at danger (SPAD) incident, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-me45-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-tp43-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-bowen-hills-queensland-on-10-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-me45-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-tp43-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-bowen-hills-queensland-on-10-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misperceived signal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency &lsquo;STOP&rsquo; command from network control officer avoided potential for collision between two Brisbane suburban passenger trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misperceived-signal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misperceived-signal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving C172 VH-DLA, near Sutton, NSW, 13 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was conducting a powerline inspection when witnesses reported seeing the aircraft depart controlled flight before colliding with the ground. Both occupants were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-c172-vh-dla-near-sutton-nsw-13-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-c172-vh-dla-near-sutton-nsw-13-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine room fire on board MPV Everest, 550 NM north-east of Mawson Station, Australian Antarctic Territory, 5 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1417 AEST, a fire was reported in the port engine room of MPV Everest while it was en route from Mawson Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory to Hobart, Tasmania with 109 crew and expedition staff on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-550-nm-north-east-of-mawson-station-australian-antarctic-territory-5-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-550-nm-north-east-of-mawson-station-australian-antarctic-territory-5-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misheard instruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilots of Airbus A380 misheard ATC instructions due to high workloads and turned left instead of right&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misheard-instruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:32:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misheard-instruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Piper PA-31P-350 Mojave VH-XGW, near Bankstown Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 22 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the aircraft was conducting an instrument approach to Bankstown Aerodrome runway 11C, the aircraft was observed to be tracking south of and parallel to the published instrument approach. ATC notified the aircraft of the tracking error and issued a terrain alert with an instruction that the aircraft conduct the published missed approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-piper-pa-31p-350-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-piper-pa-31p-350-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF, at Steam Plains, New South Wales, on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has published its preliminary report into the wirestrike and collision with terrain of a Robinson R44 helicopter at Steam Plains, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board 'BBC Rhonetal' while berthed in Port Hedland on 25 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 0330 WST, during cargo discharge operations from the &rsquo;tween deck of number 2 cargo hold, smoke was seen coming from the lower hold. Just prior to this, hot work had been undertaken to remove cargo securing points from around the cargo to be discharged. Efforts to extinguish the fire using ship's fire fighting resources laid out for the hot work were unsuccessful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-while-berthed-in-port-hedland-on-25-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-while-berthed-in-port-hedland-on-25-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial crew incapacitation involving Cessna 172, VH-YXZ 44 km south of Adelaide Airport, South Australia, 22 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew of a Cessna 172 conducting an aerial shark patrol experienced symptoms associated with carbon monoxide exposure, highlighting the dangers of this colourless and odourless gas found in piston-engine aircraft exhausts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-crew-incapacitation-involving-cessna-172-vh-yxz-44-km-south-of-adelaide-airport-south-australia-22-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-crew-incapacitation-involving-cessna-172-vh-yxz-44-km-south-of-adelaide-airport-south-australia-22-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated CO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crew of a Cessna 172 conducting aerial shark patrol experienced symptoms associated with CO exposure.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/elevated-co/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/elevated-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial pilot incapacitation involving Piper PA-28, VH-PZG, near Bankstown, New South Wales, on 8 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft departed Bankstown for a dual training flight in the Bankstown training area. About half an hour into the flight the instructor started to feel lightheaded and less focused than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Dynaero MCR-01 VLA, VH-SIP, near Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia, on 28 December 20920]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB will continue its examination of recovered components and the analysis of downloaded recorded data as part of its on-going investigation into the fatal accident involving a Dynaero MCR-01 light aircraft near Serpentine Airfield, south of Perth, on 28 December 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-20920/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-20920/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serpentine preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Examination of recovered components and analysis of downloaded recorded data continues as of ATSB's Dynaero MCR-01 light aircraft investigation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serpentine-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serpentine-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below lowest safe altitude involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-PVO, 44 km NNW of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 4 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions while below the lowest safe altitude and the crew received a ground proximity warning system alert. The crew immediately conducted a climbing turn to avoid the terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-nnw-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-nnw-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure during take-off involving Bombardier Dash 8, VH-ZZE, at Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 11 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrosion pitting from prolonged low-altitude operations in a marine environment probably contributed to a Dash 8 surveillance aircraft&rsquo;s engine failure on take off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure on take-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolonged low-altitude operations in a marine environment probably contributed to a Dash 8 surveillance aircraft&rsquo;s engine failure&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-on-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-on-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving AS350, VH-SZS, 60 km east of Woomera, South Australia, on 20 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation into an accident where a Squirrel helicopter struck a powerline pole identified the operator&rsquo;s procedures had no requirements to provide any post-training supervision for powerline operations, and that what supervision was provided was ineffective in identifying that the pilot was using a modified stringing method.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerline stringing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of supervision provided by a helicopter operator of its newly trained pilots following the collision with a powerline pole during stringing operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor drive malfunction, Robinson R22, Geraldton Aerodrome, Western Australia, 20 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into the tail rotor malfunction of aRobinson R22 Beta, registration VH-HCX, near Geraldton in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-drive-malfunction-robinson-r22-geraldton-aerodrome-western-australia-20-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-drive-malfunction-robinson-r22-geraldton-aerodrome-western-australia-20-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC and loss of control involving Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, Tooloom National Park, New South Wales, on 12 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Wittman Tailwind light aircraft likely became spatially disorientated after encountering poor weather and impacted a ridgeline in the Tooloom National Park near the NSW-Queensland border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-new-south-wales-on-12-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-new-south-wales-on-12-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spatial disorientation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot of Wittman Tailwind light aircraft likely became spatially disorientated after encountering poor weather and impacted terrain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spatial-disorientation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spatial-disorientation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC involving a Piper PA-28, VH-FPS, near Warrnambool, Victoria on 25 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the crew, operating under VFR, reported encountering unforecast weather and elected to return to Warrnambool. The instructor determined that conditions at the destination were unsuitable and assumed control, entering IMC on climb and requesting assistance from the controller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-involving-a-piper-pa-28-vh-fps-near-warrnambool-victoria-on-25-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-involving-a-piper-pa-28-vh-fps-near-warrnambool-victoria-on-25-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of Pacific National freight train 4BM4, near Nana Glen, New South Wales, on 25 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0145 on 25 February 2021, Pacific National freight train 4BM4 derailed near Nana Glen, NSW.There were three locomotives and 120 wagons in the consist of the 1458 m train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4bm4-near-nana-glen-new-south-wales-on-25-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4bm4-near-nana-glen-new-south-wales-on-25-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing accident between passenger train and road vehicle at Lindum, Queensland, on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1340 on 26 February 2021, a car travelling east along Lindum Road turned right onto the Kianawah Road level crossing in the suburb of Lindum, Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing accident between passenger train and road vehicle at Lindum QLD on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1340 on 26 February 2021, a car travelling east along Lindum Road turned right onto the Kianawah Road level crossing in the suburb of Lindum, Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-qld-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-qld-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballina separation occurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation reveals recorded flight paths of Airbus A320 and private Jabiru two-seat recreational aircraft intersected with vertical separation of about 600 feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-separation-occurrence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-separation-occurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain, Bell 206B3 helicopter, VH-FHW 107 km south-west of Jabiru, Northern Territory, on 21 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain of a Bell JetRanger helicopter during feral animal culling highlights the importance of independent inspections following maintenance and the effective management of risks for low-level aerial shooting operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-west-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-west-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain, Bell 206B3 helicopter, VH-FHW 107 km south of Jabiru, Northern Territory, on 21 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain of a Bell JetRanger helicopter during feral animal culling highlights the importance of independent inspections following maintenance and the effective management of risks for low-level aerial shooting operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective management of risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain&nbsp; highlights the importance of effective management of risks&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-management-of-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-management-of-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, 31 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is considering a number of factors that could have contributed to a Robinson R44&rsquo;s main rotor blade striking the helicopter&rsquo;s fuselage in flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 2C74 and road-train truck, Yarri Road, Parkeston, WA, on 22 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road-train truck had driven into the path of freight train 2C74, resulting in collision and derailment of the train&rsquo;s lead locomotive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-wa-on-22-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-wa-on-22-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivetrain belt failure and forced landing involving a Robinson R44 II, registered VH-SXC, about 6 NM west of Hamilton Island, QLD, 3 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the pilot detected fumes in the cockpit and noticed the clutch actuator light flicker, followed by an issue with the drivetrain belts and conducted a forced landing at a resort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/drivetrain-belt-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-a-robinson-r44-ii-registered-vh-sxc-about-6-nm-west-of-hamilton-island-qld-3-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/drivetrain-belt-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-a-robinson-r44-ii-registered-vh-sxc-about-6-nm-west-of-hamilton-island-qld-3-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is considering several factors that could have contributed to a R44&rsquo;s main rotor blade striking its fuselage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-HKC, 86 km N of Hughenden Aerodrome, Far North Queensland, on 11 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The R22 collided with terrain while conducting a positioning flight between two stations north of Hughenden Aerodrome in Far North Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-hkc-86-km-n-of-hughenden-aerodrome-far-north-queensland-on-11-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-hkc-86-km-n-of-hughenden-aerodrome-far-north-queensland-on-11-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL near Sydney, New South Wales, on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage found to the nose landing gear light and left main landing gear of an Airbus A320 discovered by the flight crew after a flight from Sydney to Proserpine demonstrates the importance of visual inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visual inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage to nose and left main landing gear demonstrates importance of visual inspections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-inspections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter operator addressing one problem inadvertently created another]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unfortunate outcome for an operator who, in addressing one problem, inadvertently created another.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-operator-addressing-one-problem-inadvertently-created-another/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-operator-addressing-one-problem-inadvertently-created-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressurisation event involving Airbus A330, VH-EBK, 235 NM (435 km) south-west of Adelaide, South Australia, on 5 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While en-route from Melbourne to Perth approximately 235 NM to the south-west of Adelaide, the flight crew conducted an emergency descent from 40,000 feet to 10,000 feet due to a depressurisation indication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-235-nm-435-km-south-west-of-adelaide-south-australia-on-5-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-235-nm-435-km-south-west-of-adelaide-south-australia-on-5-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, 41 km south-east of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 9 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s engine flame-out during climb from Geraldton highlights the range of considerations for flight crews when managing power loss in complex aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-41-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-41-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, 1 km south-east of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 9 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s engine flame-out during climb from Geraldton highlights the range of considerations for flight crews when managing power loss in complex aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-1-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-1-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine flame-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine flame-out during climb highlights range of considerations for flight crews]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flame-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flame-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambiguous runway lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambiguous temporary airport works lighting contribute to aircraft&rsquo;s tyre strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ambiguous-runway-lighting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ambiguous-runway-lighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Irregularity, near Waterfall, NSW on 21 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unclear communication, confusion and misunderstanding of safeworking network rules resulted in a safeworking irregularity involving a freight train driver who unknowingly entered the track without protections in place near Waterfall, NSW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-waterfall-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-waterfall-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unclear communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unclear communication, confusion and misunderstanding of safeworking network rules resulted in a safeworking irregularity involving a freight train driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unclear-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unclear-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration for landing involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 27 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On final approach to Sydney the aircraft crew received an Electronic Ground Proximity Warning System alert, because the aircraft landing gear had not been selected down. The flight crew conducted a go around and the aircraft subsequently landed without further incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-27-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-27-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, VHâNOO, at Jerusalem Bay, Hawkesbury River, NSW on 31 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide exposure likely significantly degraded the ability of the pilot of a Beaver floatplane to safely operate the aircraft before it collided with water in Jerusalem Bay on the Hawkesbury north of Sydney in December 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-aircraft-vhnoo-at-jerusalem-bay-hawkesbury-river-nsw-on-31-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-aircraft-vhnoo-at-jerusalem-bay-hawkesbury-river-nsw-on-31-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insidious danger of CO]]></title><description><![CDATA[CO exposure likely significantly degraded ability of Beaver floatplane pilot to safely operate aircraft&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/insidious-danger-of-co/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/insidious-danger-of-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking deviation during approach involving Fairchild SA227, VH-OZV, 9 km E of Melbourne Airport, Vic. on 18 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the pilot was conducting an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions to runway 27 at Melbourne Airport, the aircraft deviated north of the approach track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tracking-deviation-during-approach-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-e-of-melbourne-airport-vic-on-18-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tracking-deviation-during-approach-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-e-of-melbourne-airport-vic-on-18-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation involving a Fokker 100, VH-NHC, 167 km SSE Geraldton Airport, Western Australia, on 10 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An insulation blanket likely not correctly installed during maintenance was partially ingested by an outflow valve in a Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s pressurisation system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsecured insulation blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insulation blanket was ingested into an outflow valve,&nbsp;affecting aircraft pressurisation modulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unsecured-insulation-blanket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unsecured-insulation-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data event involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQE, at Tamworth Regional Airport, New South Wales, 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to departure, the flight crew operating a scheduled passenger service from Tamworth Regional Airport, NSW, to Sydney Airport, NSW, reportedly entered incorrect fuel data into the load sheet and the aircraft&rsquo;s flight management system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-event-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-tqe-at-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-event-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-tqe-at-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of "Trinity Bay" on Harrington Shoal, 19 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light winds and calm seas, while transiting the Great Barrier Reef on a regular voyage from Thursday Island to Cairns, Trinity Bay grounded on Harrington Shoal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-trinity-bay-on-harrington-shoal-19-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-trinity-bay-on-harrington-shoal-19-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of operator control and collision with terrain, Inspire 2 (UAV), Darling Harbour NSW, on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial photography the RPA was flown to approximately 10 m above ground level when the pilot reportedly lost control of the aircraft. The RPA flew away laterally at high speed and subsequently collided with and broke the window of a building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-operator-control-and-collision-with-terrain-inspire-2-uav-darling-harbour-nsw-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-operator-control-and-collision-with-terrain-inspire-2-uav-darling-harbour-nsw-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overgrown helipad contributes to tail rotor strike and collision&nbsp;with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of gauge wagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-wagon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-wagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon out of gauge on freight train 2BW4, Main North rail line, New South Wales, on 16 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms while travelling from Brisbane to Port Kembla, a recent ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-new-south-wales-on-16-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-new-south-wales-on-16-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport, New South Wales, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft did not arrive at Taree as expected so a search was initiated. The aircraft was found to have collided with terrain about 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport. The two persons on board were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport, New South Wales, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft did not arrive at Taree as expected so a search was initiated. The aircraft was found to have collided with terrain about 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport. The two persons on board were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importance of preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[How pre-flight planning, proficiency checks, and air traffic control can influence a pilot's decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-preparation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-preparation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity and near miss with crew of train 5936 at Hawkesbury River, New South Wales on 8 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a safeworking irregularity and near miss with crew of train 5936 at Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, on 8 January 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-and-near-miss-with-crew-of-train-5936-at-hawkesbury-river-new-south-wales-on-8-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-and-near-miss-with-crew-of-train-5936-at-hawkesbury-river-new-south-wales-on-8-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carcoar investigation update]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the investigation into the collision with terrain at Carcoar, NSW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carcoar-investigation-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carcoar-investigation-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling stock irregularity on train 3YN2 near Kiacatoo, New South Wales, on 6 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew identified that the wagon frame on the 32nd wagon (NDHX1436G) had failed and was resting on the rail. The wagon was loaded with two containers carrying lead (PB) at the time which remained secured to the wagon. There were no reported injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rolling-stock-irregularity-on-train-3yn2-near-kiacatoo-new-south-wales-on-6-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rolling-stock-irregularity-on-train-3yn2-near-kiacatoo-new-south-wales-on-6-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Dynaero MCR-01 VLA, VH-SIP, near Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia, on 28 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hearing the engine &lsquo;labouring&rsquo;, witnesses saw the aircraft track towards the extended runway centreline for runway 23, and then observed the aircraft's left bank angle steepen before departing abruptly from controlled flight and descend vertically towards the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 9821 near Charters Towers, Queensland, 30 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fully loaded fertiliser train (9281) travelling between Phosphate Hill and Townsville derailed after encountering a 'washout' (a breach in a railway track caused by flooding) between Charters Towers and Sellheim on the Mount Isa rail system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9821-near-charters-towers-queensland-30-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9821-near-charters-towers-queensland-30-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollingstock inspection improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train derailment leads to improvements in rollingstock inspection and maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rollingstock-inspection-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:31:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rollingstock-inspection-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving loaded grain train 3966 near Dombarton, New South Wales, on 15 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0454, the train crew reported they had lost brakes on the decent of the Moss Vale to Unanderra rail line and were gaining speed. The loaded grain train derailed near Dombarton, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-loaded-grain-train-3966-near-dombarton-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-loaded-grain-train-3966-near-dombarton-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected empty wagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected empty wagon leads to derailment and collision between coal trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-empty-wagon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-empty-wagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment and collision between coal trains Ravenan (25km from Muswellbrook), New South Wales, on 26 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empty or light loaded wagons positioned between loaded wagons running on the rail network is a known risk that can have severe consequences. Coal loading terminals and rolling stock operators should review their processes to prevent this known risk from materialising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-and-collision-between-coal-trains-ravenan-25km-from-muswellbrook-new-south-wales-on-26-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-and-collision-between-coal-trains-ravenan-25km-from-muswellbrook-new-south-wales-on-26-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and forced landing involving Cessna 208B, VH-LNH, 8 km north-west of Solomon Airport, Western Australia, on 16 November 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB welcomes US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) consideration of the adoption of an Airworthiness Directive that seeks to address the likelihood of compressor turbine blade failures in certain variants of the PT6A turbine engine fitted with repaired compressor turbine vane rings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-208b-vh-lnh-8-km-north-west-of-solomon-airport-western-australia-on-16-november-2016/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-208b-vh-lnh-8-km-north-west-of-solomon-airport-western-australia-on-16-november-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repaired engine component]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repaired engine component contributes to engine failure and forced landing incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/repaired-engine-component/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/repaired-engine-component/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6BM9 at Creighton, Victoria on 21 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train wagon&rsquo;s lead bogie derailed when passing over track that buckled and deformed under the train likely due to a loss of supporting ballast due to a mud hole and compressive forces within the rails due to hot weather, a new transport safety investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6bm9-at-creighton-victoria-on-21-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6bm9-at-creighton-victoria-on-21-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mud hole derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mud hole, hot weather contribute to freight train wagon derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mud-hole-derailment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mud-hole-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion and take-off commenced on incorrect runway involving GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional ATR72, VH-VPJ, Canberra Airport, ACT, on 25 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virgin Australia ATR72 inadvertently lined-up on the wrong runway at Canberra Airport for a night time departure, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-take-off-commenced-on-incorrect-runway-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-act-on-25-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:57:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-take-off-commenced-on-incorrect-runway-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-act-on-25-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect runway]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATR flight crew inadvertently lines up and commences take-off roll on incorrect runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-runway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction due to loss of freight involving train 6WM2 and subsequent impact of passenger train 8615 with track obstruction, near Winton, Victoria, on 30 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger train had begun making an emergency braking application when it struck the tail of a steel &lsquo;jumbo&rsquo; coil which was obstructing rail track in both directions on the Sydney-Melbourne main line near Winton, Victoria on 30 March 2018, after the coil had dislodged from a freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-involving-train-6wm2-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-8615-with-track-obstruction-near-winton-victoria-on-30-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-involving-train-6wm2-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-8615-with-track-obstruction-near-winton-victoria-on-30-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumbo coil track obstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train&rsquo;s dislodged steel jumbo&nbsp;coil highlights the risks of track obstructions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jumbo-coil-track-obstruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jumbo-coil-track-obstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving freight train 3PM7 at Cherry Street, Werribee, Victoria on 4 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pacific National freight train 3PM7 was approaching the Cherry Street level crossing when the train crew noticed that the level crossing protection had not operated. The train was travelling at approximately 40 km/h and emergency braking was applied, bringing the 1400m long train to a stop across the level crossing. A number of cars were observed passing through the crossing just prior to the train's arrival at the crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-3pm7-at-cherry-street-werribee-victoria-on-4-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-3pm7-at-cherry-street-werribee-victoria-on-4-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving freight train 1MP9 at Torrens Road, Ovingham, South Australia, on 7 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1157 (CDT), the Torrens Road level crossing active warning equipment did not operate for the approach of SCT freight train 1MP9. The driver of train 1MP9 braked and sounded a warning but the train traversed the level crossing while the flashing lights and boom barriers were inoperative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-1mp9-at-torrens-road-ovingham-south-australia-on-7-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-1mp9-at-torrens-road-ovingham-south-australia-on-7-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Airbus A320, VH-VGP, and Jabiru J230-D, 24-7456, near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, New South Wales, on 28 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the A320 was approaching runway 06 to land at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the J230-D was tracking south toward Evans Head Airport, NSW. About 22 km south-west of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the two aircraft's flight paths intersected, resulting in the reported generation of a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) traffic advisory indication to the Jetstar crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230-d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230-d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail Vehicle 053, Randwick LRV Depot, New South Wales, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A light rail vehicle&rsquo;s roof-top mounted battery system ruptured and ejected the enclosure cover off the vehicle&rsquo;s roof when excessive hydrogen generated from battery overcharging ignited, a new ATSB report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-vehicle-053-randwick-lrv-depot-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-vehicle-053-randwick-lrv-depot-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LRV battery overcharged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcharged light right vehicle battery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lrv-battery-overcharged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lrv-battery-overcharged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, near Tallong, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot and instructor on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-tallong-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-tallong-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, near Marulan South, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot and instructor on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-marulan-south-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-marulan-south-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Liberty Aerospace XL-2, VH-XLK, 9 km north-east of Braidwood, New South Wales, on 6 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Liberty XL-2 two-seat light aircraft likely stalled at low speed and at a height that limited an effective recovery before it collided with the ground at a rural property near Braidwood, NSW on 4 August 2019, fatally injuring the pilot, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl-2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl-2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stall/spin accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain accident highlights the risk of stalling at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery from a spin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stallspin-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stallspin-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal passed at danger (SPAD) by passenger train TD8239, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, on 23 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1634, the locomotive-hauled passenger train TD8239, travelling from Southern Cross to Wendouree (Ballarat), passed a signal that was at Stop. At the same time a VLocity train set was travelling towards Southern Cross Station and was approaching a possible conflict point with the outbound passenger train. Both trains were brought to a stop and there was no collision or injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-by-passenger-train-td8239-docklands-melbourne-victoria-on-23-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-by-passenger-train-td8239-docklands-melbourne-victoria-on-23-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice warns of cracking in Yak-52 aluminium elevator bellcranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a Safety Advisory Notice to Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft owners and maintainers highlighting the potential for fatigue cracking in Yak-52 aluminium alloy elevator bellcranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-advisory-notice-warns-of-cracking-in-yak-52-aluminium-elevator-bellcranks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-advisory-notice-warns-of-cracking-in-yak-52-aluminium-elevator-bellcranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss involving Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-36, VH-TVU, near Latrobe Valley Airport, Victoria, on 12 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Piper PA-36 aerial application aircraft forced landed in a paddock shortly after take-off after experiencing an engine power loss that was probably the result of water-contaminated fuel, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-involving-piper-aircraft-inc-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-involving-piper-aircraft-inc-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yak-52 elevator bellcrank SAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice warns of cracking in Yak-52 aluminium elevator bellcranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/yak-52-elevator-bellcrank-san/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/yak-52-elevator-bellcrank-san/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water-contaminated fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing after power loss highlights dangers of water-contaminated fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-contaminated-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-contaminated-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of loaded Pacific National coal service TM94, near Moss Vale, New South Wales, on 28 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolling stock operators and maintainers should ensure that axle maintenance and inspection procedures include non-destructive testing of known defect areas as part of the regular maintenance program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-new-south-wales-on-28-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-new-south-wales-on-28-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coal train wagon derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Axle failure leads to coal train wagon derailment near Moss Vale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/coal-train-wagon-derailment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/coal-train-wagon-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near miss with maintenance worker on Skitube Alpine Railway, Bullocks Flat, New South Wales, on 3 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A maintenance electrician was inadvertently briefly beneath a moving train wagon during a shunting operation at the Skitube Alpine Railway&rsquo;s Bollocks Flat Terminal, a new ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-skitube-alpine-railway-bullocks-flat-new-south-wales-on-3-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-skitube-alpine-railway-bullocks-flat-new-south-wales-on-3-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker near miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintenance worker near miss on Skitube Alpine Railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-near-miss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-near-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision between Piper PA-28, VH-XDI and ATR72, VH-FVR, Albury Airport, New South Wales, on 19 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near collision where a Piper PA-28 training aircraft turned in front of an ATR72 regional airliner, reducing separation between the two aircraft to about 110 metres horizontally and 75 feet vertically, illustrates the dangers of making assumptions and having incomplete situational awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-and-atr72-vh-fvr-albury-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-and-atr72-vh-fvr-albury-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumptions, incomplete situational awareness contribute to Albury near collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, New South Wales, on 22 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turbulence during a shallower than intended landing approach resulted in the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft electing to reduce power and land in a tree canopy about 50 metres short of the runway threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shallow approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turbulence during shallow approach results in collision with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shallow-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shallow-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Morane-Saulnier, MS-893A, VH-UQI, 24 km south-east Amberley, Queensland, on 6 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a flight from Gunnedah, New South Wales, to Archerfield Airport, Queensland, the pilot broadcast a MAYDAY call, and had to make a forced landing in a paddock on a property at Lyons. Witnesses reported seeing smoke trailing behind the aircraft, and hearing the engine &lsquo;coughing&rsquo; before the sound ceased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-morane-saulnier-ms-893a-vh-uqi-24-km-south-east-amberley-queensland-on-6-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-morane-saulnier-ms-893a-vh-uqi-24-km-south-east-amberley-queensland-on-6-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of SCT Logistics freight train 2PM9 between Lake Julia and Koolyanobbing, Western Australia, on 27 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train 2PM9 was travelling between Perth and Melbourne when it experienced a slow speed derailment. The rearmost 13 wagons derailed when a wheel disintegrated in the Lake Julia to Koolyanobbing section in Western Austraila.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-2pm9-between-lake-julia-and-koolyanobbing-western-australia-on-27-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-2pm9-between-lake-julia-and-koolyanobbing-western-australia-on-27-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Aquila AT01, VH-OIS, 27 km south of Orange, New South Wales, on 4 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving an Aquila AT01, VH-OIS, 27 km south of Orange, New South Wales, on 4 November 2020. The pilot and instructor were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-aquila-at01-vh-ois-27-km-south-of-orange-new-south-wales-on-4-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-aquila-at01-vh-ois-27-km-south-of-orange-new-south-wales-on-4-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occurrence statistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviation Occurrence Statistics report update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/occurrence-statistics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/occurrence-statistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation Occurrence Statistics (rates update) 2010 to 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[This statistical report shows aviation occurrence and activity data over the 10-year period from 2010&ndash;2019 to provide an insight into current and possible future trends in aviation safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-occurrence-statistics-rates-update-2010-to-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-occurrence-statistics-rates-update-2010-to-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving APL England, 46 NM south-east of Sydney, New South Wales, on 24 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB preliminary investigation report details that a container ship was rolling and pitching heavily in rough seas and high winds when it lost 50 containers overboard about 46 nautical miles south-east of Sydney on 24 May 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-46-nm-south-east-of-sydney-new-south-wales-on-24-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-46-nm-south-east-of-sydney-new-south-wales-on-24-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and low-speed rejected take-off involving Airbus A320-232, VH-VFF, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 23 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the take-off, at about 40 kt, the crew received a right engine &lsquo;stall&rsquo; warning, and experienced a yaw to the right. The crew rejected the take-off, and the aircraft was stopped on the runway. Air traffic control recalled seeing a flash from the right engine and another aircraft advised VH-VFF that they had observed flames coming from the right engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APL England prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases APL England loss of containers investigation preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apl-england-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apl-england-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corporation 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, on 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin piston-engined Angel 44 utility aircraft was conducting a simulated engine failure, when, about 20 seconds after take-off from Mareeba Airport in far north Queensland, it rolled rapidly to the right and impacted the ground, fatalling injuring the pilot and instructor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corporation-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corporation-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop bars in use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t cross it, stop it.&nbsp;Stop bars are now in use at five capital city airports around Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stop-bars-in-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stop-bars-in-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't cross it, stop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop bars are now in use at five capital city airports around Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-cross-it-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-cross-it-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government agencies jointly support Airport Safety Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defective bearing on passenger train SN68, at Yerrinbool, New South Wales, on 13 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver on SN68 advised a fire had occurred on the trailing bogie of locomotive TE2811 at Yerrinbool platform on the Up Main. A wheel bearing assembly on bogie NJA31 had failed. The fire brigade attended and the fire was extinguished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-bearing-on-passenger-train-sn68-at-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-bearing-on-passenger-train-sn68-at-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control involving Cessna 152, VH-JIW, 34 km east-south-east of Archerfield Airport, Queensland, on 28 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna 152 abruptly pitched down and entered a steep dive when a student pilot released the aircraft&rsquo;s control wheel during a demonstration of the effects of control and the use of trim, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-34-km-east-south-east-of-archerfield-airport-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-34-km-east-south-east-of-archerfield-airport-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight control confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training aircraft enters steep dive during pitch trim demonstration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-confusion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train parting and subsequent loss of wagons involving freight train 3PG1, about 90 km west of Ivanhoe, NSW, on 2 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1230, freight train 3PG1 lost brake pipe air and stopped at about 904 track km, 90 km west of Ivanhoe. The crew repaired an air leak and the train continued its journey to Ivanhoe where it was discovered that four wagons were missing from the train. The wagons were subsequently found at 906.5 track km.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-parting-and-subsequent-loss-of-wagons-involving-freight-train-3pg1-about-90-km-west-of-ivanhoe-nsw-on-2-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-parting-and-subsequent-loss-of-wagons-involving-freight-train-3pg1-about-90-km-west-of-ivanhoe-nsw-on-2-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-off from a closed runway involving Fairchild Industries SA226, VH-LDQ, at Gunnedah Airport, New South Wales, on 20 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the aircraft accelerated, it became apparent that there were two holes excavated from the runway pavement. The pilot attempted to avoid the holes but was unable to clear them with the left main undercarriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-vh-ldq-at-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-vh-ldq-at-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation during flight, Piper PA-28, VH-TBB, near Moree, New South Wales, on 23 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after take-off, the pilot started to experience dizziness, breathlessness and a warm feeling in the chest. The pilot conducted a visual scan and observed a discolouration on the carbon monoxide (CO) card detector that was gradually getting darker. The pilot opened all fresh air vents and the storm window and returned the aircraft to Moree. A medical examination conducted after the flight determined the pilot had slightly elevated levels of CO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-during-flight-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-near-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-during-flight-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-near-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotor RPM decay and hard landing involving Robinson R44, VH-HGX, 5 km south of Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory, on 17 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB reminds all helicopter pilots to be prepared and respond immediately to low rotor RPM warnings, following the investigation into the collision with terrain of a Robinson R44 helicopter south of Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-rpm-decay-and-hard-landing-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgx-5-km-south-of-ayers-rock-airport-northern-territory-on-17-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-rpm-decay-and-hard-landing-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgx-5-km-south-of-ayers-rock-airport-northern-territory-on-17-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low rotor RPM at low height]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low rotor RPM at low height likely to result in an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-rotor-rpm-at-low-height/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-rotor-rpm-at-low-height/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with level crossing gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report details on-going investigation into a passenger train&rsquo;s collision with level crossing gates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-level-crossing-gates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-level-crossing-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter winching incident involving Eurocopter AS365, VH-WPX, near Perth, Western Australia, on 30 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rescue crewman was lowered onto the deck of a vessle as part of winch training exercise, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. During the exercise, the rescue crewman was pulled overboard from the vessle, into and through the water. The rescue crewman was not injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-perth-western-australia-on-30-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-perth-western-australia-on-30-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Boeing 737, VH-XZM, resulting in a rejected take-off involving Boeing 737, VH-VZL, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 28 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew of a Boeing 737 had to reject their take-off roll when a second 737 did not stop at a holding point and passed through an illuminated stop bar after landing at Perth Airport, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-xzm-resulting-in-a-rejected-take-off-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzl-perth-airport-western-australia-on-28-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-xzm-resulting-in-a-rejected-take-off-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzl-perth-airport-western-australia-on-28-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxiway design, flight crew distraction and incorrect mental model, lead to Perth Airport runway incursion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudden control input]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudden control input to prevent overspeed results in injuries to cabin crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sudden-control-input/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sudden-control-input/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overspeed and pitch up resulting in cabin crew injury involving Boeing 737, VH-VUE, 42 NM ESE Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 13 September 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actions of the captain of a Boeing 737 in response to a sudden speed increase during a high speed descent resulted in sudden pitch changes and injuries to two cabin crew members, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overspeed-and-pitch-up-resulting-in-cabin-crew-injury-involving-boeing-737-vh-vue-42-nm-ese-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-13-september-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overspeed-and-pitch-up-resulting-in-cabin-crew-injury-involving-boeing-737-vh-vue-42-nm-ese-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-13-september-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pseudo-sat in-flight break-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-flight break-up of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pseudo-sat-in-flight-break-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:38:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pseudo-sat-in-flight-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Airbus Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle, near Wyndham Airport, Western Australia, on 28 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airbus Zephyr high-altitude UAV broke up in-flight after encountering unstable atmospheric conditions which resulted in a series of uncommanded rolls and an uncontrolled spiral descent over remote northern Western Australia, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB welcomes appointment of new Commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air tanker accident update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather, aircraft performance and operating procedures among areas of focus for on-going C-130 large air tanker accident investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-tanker-accident-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:45:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-tanker-accident-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed EC130Q, N134CG, 50 km north-east of Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (near Peak View), New South Wales, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB has released an interim report from its on-going investigation into large air tanker accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway of freight train wagons Bordertown, South Australia, on 23 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty freight train wagons rolled away unattended for 1,425 metres from a crossing loop before slowing and coming to a stop just before the end of a siding, road and level crossing at Bordertown, South Australia on 23 November 2019, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-wagons-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-wagons-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway collision involving an Extra EA 300 aircraft, VH-EXR and a Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, VH-LTO, at Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a touch-and-go landing, the Extra EA 300 collided with the Guimbal Cabri G2 on the runway. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision-involving-an-extra-ea-300-aircraft-vh-exr-and-a-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-at-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision-involving-an-extra-ea-300-aircraft-vh-exr-and-a-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-at-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freight wagons runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train wagons runaway at Bordertown siding and crossing loop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freight-wagons-runaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freight-wagons-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving passenger train 3MA8, North Geelong, Victoria, on 8 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flashing lights and boom gates were not activated at a North Geelong level crossing when an Overland passenger train passed through as protections had been inadvertently removed for planned track work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-3ma8-north-geelong-victoria-on-8-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-3ma8-north-geelong-victoria-on-8-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger train enters level crossing without protections activated during signalling upgrade works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-protections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications now open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications now open&nbsp;for the November intake of the Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/applications-now-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:06:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/applications-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade disbonding involving Robinson R44 Raven I, VH-RJN, 37 km south of Mareeba Aerodrome, Queensland, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is planning to examine the damaged blade at its technical facilities in Canberra. If any emerging safety issues are identified, the ATSB will provide immediate advice to the relevant parties responsible for the continuing airworthiness and overall safety of the type-design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-disbonding-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-rjn-37-km-south-of-mareeba-aerodrome-queensland-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-disbonding-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-rjn-37-km-south-of-mareeba-aerodrome-queensland-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-DJN, 14 km south-south-west of Atherton Airport, Queensland, on 8 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low cloud and reduced visibility almost certainly resulted in the pilot of a Cessna 182 losing visual reference with the ground before the aircraft collided with rising terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-south-south-west-of-atherton-airport-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-south-south-west-of-atherton-airport-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of visual reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of visual reference and controlled flight into terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-visual-reference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-visual-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown involving De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8, VH-LQD, 77 km north-north-west of Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 26 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[When performing safety&#8209;critical tasks like aircraft maintenance, it is very important that procedures are clear and unambiguous in order to avoid misinterpretation and error such as those that occurred in this incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-lqd-77-km-north-north-west-of-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-26-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-lqd-77-km-north-north-west-of-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-26-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm-related turbulence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoidance the primary protection against thunderstorm-related turbulence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thunderstorm-related-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:35:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thunderstorm-related-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe turbulence and loss of control involving a Cessna 210M, VH-SJW, 30 km south of Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 25 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite attempting to avoid a thunderstorm while flying in the Top End during the build-up, the pilot of a single-engine Cessna encountered sudden and sustained severe turbulence, resulting in a loss of control for an extended period and minor injuries to passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/severe-turbulence-and-loss-of-control-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-30-km-south-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/severe-turbulence-and-loss-of-control-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-30-km-south-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the crew determined the aircraft autothrottle was in the incorrect mode and were unable to select reverse thrust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avionics system event involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, WA, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the TO/GA (Take-Off / Go-Around) autothrottle mode activated and reverse thrust was unable to be selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-wa-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-wa-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of Bulk India,Â Dampier, Western Australia on 11 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bulk carrier ran aground in a channel during its departure from Dampier, Western Australia when it lost steering and propulsion due to a total electrical blackout from a failed generator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-indiadampier-western-australia-on-11-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-indiadampier-western-australia-on-11-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter tail rotor pedal cracks, jams due to undetected fatigue failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-fatigue-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:51:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-fatigue-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor pedal failure and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, near Kutchera Station, Queensland, on 22 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter&rsquo;s right tail rotor pedal failed due to fatigue cracking during mustering operations, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-pedal-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-pedal-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB farewells Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB farewells longest-serving Commissioner, Carolyn Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-farewells-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-farewells-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 1221, near Lake Bathurst, New South Wales, on 24 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wheel bearing assembly of the trailing axle of the lead bogie of wagon RQEY1962D failed. This caused the trailing wheel/axle of the lead bogie to derail for a distance of approximately 2,500 m. There were no reported injuries to staff or members of the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-1221-near-lake-bathurst-new-south-wales-on-24-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-1221-near-lake-bathurst-new-south-wales-on-24-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop blade collar failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prop blade collar failure highlights importance of following maintenance manuals during field repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prop-blade-collar-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:37:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prop-blade-collar-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propeller blade collar failure involving de Havilland DHC-8, VH-ZZA, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 3 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fuselage of a Dash 8 turboprop aircraft was penetrated in two places when a propeller blade collar separated shortly after take-off from Darwin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propeller-blade-collar-failure-involving-de-havilland-dhc-8-vh-zza-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-3-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propeller-blade-collar-failure-involving-de-havilland-dhc-8-vh-zza-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-3-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving a Piper PA-31, VH-ITF, and a SAAB 340B, VH-ZRH, at Carnarvon Airport, Western Australia, on 31 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SAAB 340B entered the active runway after the Piper PA-31 had commenced its take-off roll. The PA-31 rejected the take-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-piper-pa-31-vh-itf-and-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-at-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-piper-pa-31-vh-itf-and-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-at-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight breakup involving Robinson R44 Raven I, VH-NBY, 3 km north of Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 4 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s investigation into the in-flight breakup of a Robinson R44 helicopter at Broome, Western Australia on 4 July 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-nby-3-km-north-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-nby-3-km-north-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 helicopter in-flight breakup]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter in-flight breakup accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-breakup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-breakup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 helicopter in-flight break]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter in-flight break-up accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overhead powerlines dewirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a kilometre of high voltage overheard powerlines were pulled down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overhead-powerlines-dewirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:55:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overhead-powerlines-dewirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dewirement involving freight train YC77, Cooroy, Queensland, on 18 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a kilometre of overheard powerlines were pulled down when the collapsible end wall of a flat rack container being transported on a freight train extended in transit, contacting an overpass and pulling down the high voltage lines, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dewirement-involving-freight-train-yc77-cooroy-queensland-on-18-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dewirement-involving-freight-train-yc77-cooroy-queensland-on-18-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine vibrations and in-flight shutdown involving Airbus A330, VH-QPI, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of an Airbus A330 shut down one of the aircraft&rsquo;s two General Electric CF6 engines and turned back to their departure airport after the engine experienced a nozzle guide vane aerofoil failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-vibrations-and-in-flight-shutdown-involving-airbus-a330-vh-qpi-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-vibrations-and-in-flight-shutdown-involving-airbus-a330-vh-qpi-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 in-flight shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protective coating deterioration leads to A330 airliner&rsquo;s in-flight shutdown and turnback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-in-flight-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-in-flight-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheel rim fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue cracking results in wheel rim fracture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-fracture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheel rim facture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue cracking results in wheel rim facture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-facture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-facture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure involving Saab 340, VH-ZLX, Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 20 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[When situations or issues arise that do not fit into standard operating procedures, maintenance personnel should always be prepared to consult or request further guidance. This guidance can come from internal support materials, such as procedures, or external materials such as maintenance manuals or the manufacturer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weâre hiring: Digital Content Creator to help influence transport safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're hiring a Digital Content Creator to focus on managing the production of animated content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/were-hiring-digital-content-creator-to-help-influence-transport-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/were-hiring-digital-content-creator-to-help-influence-transport-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta, 44 km south of McArthur River Mine Aerodrome, Northern Territory, on 16 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Robinson R22 helicopter was being utilised for cattle mustering operations in remote country, from the Rocky Point Yards, Northern Territory, south of the McArthur River Mine. The helicopter landed heavily, resulting in substantial damage to the machine and serious injuries to the pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-beta-44-km-south-of-mcarthur-river-mine-aerodrome-northern-territory-on-16-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-beta-44-km-south-of-mcarthur-river-mine-aerodrome-northern-territory-on-16-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unforecast weather involving Boeing 737-838, VH-VYZ, Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 16 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While enroute, the forecast weather at the destination airport deteriorated. On arrival to the airport, the crew conducted a missed approach due to reduced visibility and commenced holding. The crew then conducted an auto-land after a period of holding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unforecast-weather-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vyz-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-16-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unforecast-weather-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vyz-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-16-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine surge and vibrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine surge and vibrations occurrence highlights potential for unintended consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-vibrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:35:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-vibrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine surge and high vibration involving Airbus A330, VH-EBR, 44 km north east of Gold Coast Airport, Queensland, on 15 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An operator&rsquo;s proactive replacement of worn bushings components on an Airbus A330 inadvertently contributed to the engine experiencing excessive vibration, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-high-vibration-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebr-44-km-north-east-of-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-15-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-high-vibration-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebr-44-km-north-east-of-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-15-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation event involving a Fokker 100, VH-NHC, 167 km SSE Geraldton Airport, Western Australia, on 10 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[crew observed a reduction of cabin pressure. The crew and passengers donned oxygen masks and the crew conducted a descent to 10,000 ft. The engineering inspection revealed an insulation blanket had become lodged in the pressurisation outflow valve, which prevented the aircraft from pressurising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil sump coking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil sump coking leads to Saab 340 engine failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/oil-sump-coking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:57:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/oil-sump-coking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Saab 340B, VH-RXX, near Merimbula, NSW, on 29 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coking in an oil sump led to a Saab 340 regional airliner&rsquo;s right engine failing, a new ATSB investigation has established.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade strike involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-EGK, 21 km west-southwest of Caboolture Airport, Queensland on 20 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB investigation into an accident where the main rotor blades of an AW139 emergency services helicopter struck trees while winching a rescue crew officer during a medical retrieval task on 20 June 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-21-km-west-southwest-of-caboolture-airport-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-21-km-west-southwest-of-caboolture-airport-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into AW139 helicopter main rotor blade strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB investigation into an accident where the main rotor blades of an AW139 emergency services helicopter struck trees while winching a rescue crew officer during a medical retrieval task on 20 June 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-preliminary-report-into-aw139-helicopter-main-rotor-blade-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-preliminary-report-into-aw139-helicopter-main-rotor-blade-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMS helicopter rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into AW139 helicopter main rotor blade strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ems-helicopter-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ems-helicopter-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Kavanagh Balloons G-525, VH-HVW, Pokolbin, NSW, on 30 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen passengers sustained injuries, three of them serious, when their hot air balloon collided with trees and landed heavily after their pilot aborted the flight due to fog and poor visibility, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-kavanagh-balloons-g-525-vh-hvw-pokolbin-nsw-on-30-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-kavanagh-balloons-g-525-vh-hvw-pokolbin-nsw-on-30-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon hard landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard landing through fog highlights the importance of ensuring weather conditions are appropriate for balloon manoeuvrability limitations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/balloon-hard-landing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/balloon-hard-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB supports Rail Safety Week 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:19:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF, at Steam Plains, NSW on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agricultural spraying operations, the helicopter struck powerlines and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-nsw-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-nsw-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-gauge collision between freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the out-of-gauge collision between Pacific National freight train 3WB3 and NSW Trains passenger service C181 at Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-nsw-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-nsw-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 777, N2333U and ATR 72, VH-FVQ, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Likely flight crew confusion with Sydney-centric departure procedures contributed to a Boeing 777 turning right instead of left on departure from Sydney Airport, resulting in a loss of separation with an ATR72 which had taken off from the parallel runway, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FMC programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departure procedures misunderstanding contributes to loss of separation incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fmc-programming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fmc-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Piper PA-28, VH-TAX and The Airplane Factory Sling 2, VH-ZSD, Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 23 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Sling 2 was on the base leg of an approach to runway 17 left for a touch-and-go, the Piper was instructed to line up on the runway. As the Piper was in the lined up position, the Sling 2 overflew the Piper and landed on the runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tax-and-the-airplane-factory-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tax-and-the-airplane-factory-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation event involving a Cessna 441, VH-LBY, near Broome, Western Australia, on 22 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the crew heard a loud noise and the cabin depressurised. The crew and passengers donned oxygen masks and an emergency descent to 10,000 ft was conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-western-australia-on-22-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-western-australia-on-22-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine malfunction and return involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-XKJ, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 23 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Dash 8 turboprop airliner elected to return to Perth Airport soon after take-off after detecting a popping or banging sound from the vicinity of the left engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-western-australia-on-23-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-western-australia-on-23-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal engine operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abnormal engine operation can be an indication of a developing fault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter VH-BAA, Hobart Airport, Tasmania, on 7 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hovering the AS350 Squirrel helicopter with hydraulics assistance disabled can lead to a rapid loss of control with catastrophic consequences even for highly experienced pilots, an ATSB investigation highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-eurocopter-as350ba-helicopter-vh-baa-hobart-airport-tasmania-on-7-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-eurocopter-as350ba-helicopter-vh-baa-hobart-airport-tasmania-on-7-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovering without hydraulics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hovering the AS350 without hydraulics can lead to a rapid loss of control, investigation reinforces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hovering-without-hydraulics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hovering-without-hydraulics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of cyclic control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing self-locking nut leads to loss of cyclic control and in-flight break-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-cyclic-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-cyclic-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity at Robinson Road level crossing, Midland, Western Australia, on 14 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail grinder entered into the Robinson Road level crossing activation zone and activated the level crossing. The rail grinder team were to spend some time working within this zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-robinson-road-level-crossing-midland-western-australia-on-14-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-robinson-road-level-crossing-midland-western-australia-on-14-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway undershoot involving Beechcraft B200, VH-FDO, at Cairns Airport, Queensland, on 9 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to runway works at Cairns Airport, the runway end and threshold positions were displaced. During landing, the aircraft touched down before the displaced runway end and one of the aircraft&rsquo;s wheels struck a portable runway end marker light. There were no injuries to the two flight crewmembers and no reported damage to the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-undershoot-involving-beechcraft-b200-vh-fdo-at-cairns-airport-queensland-on-9-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-undershoot-involving-beechcraft-b200-vh-fdo-at-cairns-airport-queensland-on-9-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure leads to a hard landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:12:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure and hard landing involving Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, NSW, on 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UH-1H &lsquo;Huey&rsquo; helicopter was substantially damaged during a hard landing while conducting fire control operations in December 2019 following a driveshaft failure caused by a fatigue crack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure-and-hard-landing-involving-overseas-aircraft-support-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure-and-hard-landing-involving-overseas-aircraft-support-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 accident update]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter accident update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-accident-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-accident-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-miss with two trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail safety worker&rsquo;s near-miss with two trains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-two-trains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-two-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan blade failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine fan blade failure leads to enhanced inspection processes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fan-blade-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fan-blade-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-NBY, near Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 4 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter was departing from Bilingurr, about 2 km north of Broome Airport, with the pilot and three passengers on board. Soon after lifting off, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the other two passengers were seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-nby-near-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-nby-near-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perceived partial power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain followed perceived partial power loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/perceived-partial-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/perceived-partial-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation involving Cessna 208B, VH-DQP, near Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 2 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cessna 208B was on its flight planned track from Cairns to Redcliffe, Queensland at flight level 110, when the pilot first contacted Brisbane air traffic control. The controller lost contact with the pilot 10 minutes later and the aircraft overflew its planned destination. The controller suspected the pilot had become incapacitated and another aircraft followed the 208B in an attempt to gain contact with the pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-cessna-208b-vh-dqp-near-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-2-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-cessna-208b-vh-dqp-near-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-2-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide in aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prevent and detect carbon monoxide in aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-in-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-in-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobatic flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accidents highlights the risks of aerobatic flight in a non-aerobatic aircraft and without adequate training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerobatic-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerobatic-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade strike involving Leonardo s.p.a helicopters AW139, VH-EGK, near Caboolture, Queensland, on 20 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During winching operations, the helicopter's main rotor blades struck a tree. The crew returned to Archerfield, after which inspection revealed substantial damage to all main rotor blades, which were replaced by engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-spa-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-near-caboolture-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-spa-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-near-caboolture-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with floodwater involving freight train 6792, Little Banyan Creek, Queensland, on 7 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train unexpectedly encountered and entered floodwaters across a rail bridge near Tully, Queensland, highlighting the importance of weather monitoring stations at known flood locations being serviceable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-floodwater-involving-freight-train-6792-little-banyan-creek-queensland-on-7-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-floodwater-involving-freight-train-6792-little-banyan-creek-queensland-on-7-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serviceable weather stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train crew unaware of flooded rail bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serviceable-weather-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serviceable-weather-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable Airspeed Indication involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWI, near Albany, Western Australia, on 22 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During descent, the pilot detected an airspeed mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot primary flight displays (PFD) and elected to return the aircraft to Jandakot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-near-albany-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-near-albany-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving BRM Aero S.R.O Bristell LSA aircraft, VH-YVX, at Stawell, Victoria, on 5 October 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerobatic flight should not be undertaken by pilots who have not been adequately trained, as it requires specialist techniques and methods to maintain control of the aircraft during significant manoeuvring. Further, aircraft manufacturers that prohibit aerobatics in certain aircraft types do so because the aircraft has not been designed and/or tested to ensure these manoeuvres can be conducted safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-sro-bristell-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvx-at-stawell-victoria-on-5-october-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-sro-bristell-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvx-at-stawell-victoria-on-5-october-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle-assisted deflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB highlights potential injury risk from vehicle-assisted balloon deflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vehicle-assisted-deflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vehicle-assisted-deflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of SCT Logistics freight train 6MP9, near Cook, South Australia, on 6 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thermal damage to the wheel resulted in the initiation of a fatigue crack in the flange which propagated into the plate. Cracking then continued propagating around the plate, branching out to the rim, resulting in the wheel failure and ultimate derailment of the wagon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-6mp9-near-cook-south-australia-on-6-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-6mp9-near-cook-south-australia-on-6-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelset field inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagon derailment highlights potential limitations of wheelset field inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheelset-field-inspections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheelset-field-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with a tree involving the airboat Gale Force, Sweets Lagoon, Northern Territory, on 22 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incident where a tourism operator&rsquo;s airboat struck a tree during a &lsquo;hot lap&rsquo; as part of a wetlands tour, resulting in minor injuries to passengers and the driver, emphasises the importance of risk assessments and safety management systems, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory-on-22-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory-on-22-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving an Osprey 2 amphibian aircraft, VH-WID, near Maitland Airport, NSW on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation involving an amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibious light aircraft near Maitland Airport on 17 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maitland light aircraft accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maitland light aircraft accident preliminary report released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maitland-light-aircraft-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maitland-light-aircraft-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importance of risk assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airboat incident highlights the importance of risk assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-risk-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-risk-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational event involving Boeing 787, registered 9V-OJC, near Perth Airport, Western Australia on 4 December 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[High workload likely delayed a Boeing 787 flight crew&rsquo;s response to an abnormally high rate of descent while conducting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to land at Perth Airport, prompting a &lsquo;glideslope&rsquo; alert from the aircraft&rsquo;s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-boeing-787-registered-9v-ojc-near-perth-airport-western-australia-on-4-december-2015/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-boeing-787-registered-9v-ojc-near-perth-airport-western-australia-on-4-december-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight crew workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew workload contributes to delayed response to high rate of descent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-crew-workload/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-crew-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 208 Seaplane, VH-WTY, 11 km NE of Hamilton Island Airport, Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna Caravan floatplane operating a scenic charter flight over the Great Barrier Reef clipped trees and impacted dense scrubland while attempting to go-around after an aborted water landing, a new ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-208-seaplane-vh-wty-11-km-ne-of-hamilton-island-airport-queensland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-208-seaplane-vh-wty-11-km-ne-of-hamilton-island-airport-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aborted water landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floatplane accident highlights go-around considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aborted-water-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aborted-water-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected engine room fire and passenger evacuation involving domestic commercial vessel Fitzroy Flyer, 13km ENE of Cairns, Queensland on 29 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A catamaran ferry crew&rsquo;s response to a suspected engine room fire reinforces the importance of vessel operators having robust procedures and training, a new ATSB investigation has stressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-and-passenger-evacuation-involving-domestic-commercial-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-and-passenger-evacuation-involving-domestic-commercial-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robust emergency procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Island ferry&rsquo;s suspected engine room fire highlights the importance of robust emergency procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/robust-emergency-procedures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/robust-emergency-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft preparation occurrence involving BAe 146 300, VH-NJZ, Sydney Airport, NSW, on 22 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Checklists are essential for overcoming memory limitations and ensuring actions items are completed, an ATSB investigation into an incident where a tail strut was not detached from a BAe 146 freighter aircraft prior to take-off highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-occurrence-involving-bae-146-300-vh-njz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-occurrence-involving-bae-146-300-vh-njz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon out of gauge on freight train 2BW4, Main North rail line, NSW, on 16 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspection of the train detected the platform on the 35th wagon was detached and resting on the bogie bolster. Train 2BW4 consisted of three locomotives and a rake of 53 wagons with 24 empty wagons in front of wagon RKOX4055Y and nine empty wagons behind in the consist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-nsw-on-16-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-nsw-on-16-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incomplete checklist execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freighter aircraft departs with tail strut attached due to incomplete checklist execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incomplete-checklist-execution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incomplete-checklist-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA8, VH-BNX, Cornwellâs ALA, Fraser Island, Queensland, on 2 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A GA8 Airvan&rsquo;s nosewheel collapsed when the aircraft struck a washout after it overran a beach runway. The accident occurred after the pilot elected not to conduct a go-around despite several cues to do so, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga8-vh-bnx-cornwells-ala-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga8-vh-bnx-cornwells-ala-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beach runway overrun highlights need for pilots to be prepared to go around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo loading irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maximum take-off weight exceeded following cargo loading irregularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cargo-loading-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:46:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cargo-loading-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft loading-related occurrence involving Airbus A330-303, VH-QPD, Sydney Airport, NSW, on 17 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airbus A330 departed Sydney with the aircraft&rsquo;s maximum take-off weight exceeded by 494 kg following a loading irregularity, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-related-occurrence-involving-airbus-a330-303-vh-qpd-sydney-airport-nsw-on-17-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-related-occurrence-involving-airbus-a330-303-vh-qpd-sydney-airport-nsw-on-17-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level aerobatics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warbird accident highlights the inherent risks of low-level aerobatics in high-performance aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerobatics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:36:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerobatics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving YAK-9UM, VH-YIX,  19 km west-north-west of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 7 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Yakovlev YAK 9 warbird which entered a low altitude spin before impacting the ground had not previously conducted aerobatics in the aircraft and so was unlikely to be aware of its unique handling characteristics, an ATSB investigation into the accident has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-yak-9um-vh-yix-19-km-west-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-7-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-yak-9um-vh-yix-19-km-west-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-7-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected rail defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected rail defect derails freight wagons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-rail-defect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:31:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-rail-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6CM3, Junee, New South Wales, on 7 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of two freight wagons and the subsequent disruption to freight and passenger services has highlighted the importance of inspection techniques that effectively monitor and report on asset condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6cm3-junee-new-south-wales-on-7-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6cm3-junee-new-south-wales-on-7-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Manning reappointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has welcomed the reappointment of Mr Chris Manning to the ATSB Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/chris-manning-reappointed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/chris-manning-reappointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockhart River preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Lockhart River Cessna collision with terrain preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockhart-river-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockhart-river-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of train 7MP7 at Coonana, Western Australia on 19 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of a freight train near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia highlights the need for train crews to consistently apply procedures to reduce train speed in anticipation of a stop indication at train order locations, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-train-7mp7-at-coonana-western-australia-on-19-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-train-7mp7-at-coonana-western-australia-on-19-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train approach speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derailment investigation highlights the importance of the consistent application of procedures to control train speed when approaching train order locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-approach-speed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-approach-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Airbus A320, VH-VQG, and Aero Commander 500, VH-UJS, near Sunshine Coast Airport, on 4 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A separation incident occurred when an Airbus A320 airliner and an Aero Commander 500 piston twin light aircraft were on converging flight paths when operating to and from reciprocal runways at Sunshine Coast Airport, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-on-4-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-on-4-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTAF separation incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separation incident highlights importance of understanding traffic positions and intentions in CTAF operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-separation-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-separation-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signalling irregularity involving train DP41, Eagle Junction, Queensland, on 23 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-replaced points machine at Brisbane&rsquo;s Eagle Junction station resulted in a signal displaying an incorrect authority to proceed to a suburban passenger train as it had been pre-wired in accordance with an outdated master circuit diagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity-involving-train-dp41-eagle-junction-queensland-on-23-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity-involving-train-dp41-eagle-junction-queensland-on-23-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signalling irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdated circuit wiring diagram leads to signalling irregularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and derailment of banking locomotives 5031 and 5034, near Kankool, NSW, on 3 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Aurizon locomotives had finished banking a train up a hill and were on the return journey back to Chilcotts Creek. At 1948, the train driver advised the network controller that they had lost brakes. Following this, the locomotives started accelerating down the hill. As they negotiated a series of curves, both locomotives derailed onto the Down side of the single bi-directional track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-5031-and-5034-near-kankool-nsw-on-3-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-5031-and-5034-near-kankool-nsw-on-3-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train with level crossing gates at Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late in the evening on the 30 May 2020, a VLocity passenger train travelling from Southern Cross Station to Wendourie Station failed to stop at the platform at Ballarat Station and collided with the level crossing gates which were closed against rail traffic. The train ran through the gates, destroying them and damaging the lead car of the train. The train driver, conductor and a passenger sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-with-level-crossing-gates-at-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-with-level-crossing-gates-at-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ship elevator accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal ship elevator accident highlights the importance of applying safety management procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ship-elevator-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:23:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ship-elevator-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality in the elevator trunk on board OOCL Kuala Lumpur, 8.5 nautical miles south-east of Port Botany on 3 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal injuries sustained by a container ship crew member who became trapped between an elevator cage and a bulkhead highlights the importance of applying existing safety management procedures, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-in-the-elevator-trunk-on-board-oocl-kuala-lumpur-85-nautical-miles-south-east-of-port-botany-on-3-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-in-the-elevator-trunk-on-board-oocl-kuala-lumpur-85-nautical-miles-south-east-of-port-botany-on-3-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data entry error and operational non-compliance involving Airbus A320, PK-AZE, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 24 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A data input error contributed to the flight crew of an Airbus A320 turning left shortly after take-off contrary to the cleared standard instrument departure, and at a height of about 223 feet above the ground, below the minimum height for turns specified by the operator, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/data-entry-error-and-operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a320-pk-aze-perth-airport-western-australia-on-24-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/data-entry-error-and-operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a320-pk-aze-perth-airport-western-australia-on-24-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected data entry error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrect turn after take-off following runway data input error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-data-entry-error/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-data-entry-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving EC130 helicopter, VH-YHS, near Mansfield, Victoria, on 19 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Eurocopter EC130 helicopter was substantially damaged when on take-off it yawed to the left greater than the pilot was expecting, then rolled and impacted the ground after the left skid contacted a raised mound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-ec130-helicopter-vh-yhs-near-mansfield-victoria-on-19-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-ec130-helicopter-vh-yhs-near-mansfield-victoria-on-19-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unanticipated yaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-off accident highlights managing unanticipated yaw in shrouded tail rotor helicopters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unanticipated-yaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unanticipated-yaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of grain train 8838N, Narwonah, NSW, on 1 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor track condition including a short twist defect as well as a higher than specified train speed contributed to the derailment of 11 loaded grain wagons south of Narwonah, north-western New South Wales, on 1 October 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-grain-train-8838n-narwonah-nsw-on-1-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-grain-train-8838n-narwonah-nsw-on-1-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor track condition, speed contributed to grain train derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grain-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grain-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving APL England, 37 NM east-south-east of Sydney, NSW, on 24 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During heavy weather, the vessel&rsquo;s main engine tripped, resulting in loss of propulsion for a short time. During this period, the vessel was rolling heavily&mdash;up to 25&deg;&mdash;causing an unknown number of containers to fall on deck and into the sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-37-nm-east-south-east-of-sydney-nsw-on-24-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-37-nm-east-south-east-of-sydney-nsw-on-24-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A safety analysis of aerial firefighting occurrences in Australia, July 2000 to March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has published a statistical report of aerial firefighting accident and incident occurrence data spanning a near 20-year period, in response to a request for information from the Royal Commission into National Disaster Arrangements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-safety-analysis-of-aerial-firefighting-occurrences-in-australia-july-2000-to-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-safety-analysis-of-aerial-firefighting-occurrences-in-australia-july-2000-to-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial firefighting occurrences]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases aerial firefighting occurrences safety analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-firefighting-occurrences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-firefighting-occurrences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter&rsquo;s collision with terrain highlights the risks of low-level flying in hazardous weather conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-flying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-flying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazardous weather conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter&rsquo;s collision with terrain highlights the risks of low-level flying in hazardous weather conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazardous-weather-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazardous-weather-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather event and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KZV, near Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory, on 24 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter collided with terrain when it likely encountered a downdraft with insufficient height to recover while unnecessarily flying at low level through the Northern Territory&rsquo;s MacDonnell Ranges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-event-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kzv-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-24-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-event-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kzv-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-24-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking occurrence involving NSW TrainLink 283D and outer handsignaller, Dora Creek, NSW, on 9 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 9 May 2020, a rail worker, performing the role of outer handsignaller working under a Track Work Authority near Dora Creek, NSW, was involved in a near-hit incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-occurrence-involving-nsw-trainlink-283d-and-outer-handsignaller-dora-creek-nsw-on-9-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-occurrence-involving-nsw-trainlink-283d-and-outer-handsignaller-dora-creek-nsw-on-9-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheels-up landing involving Beech Aircraft Corporation B200, VH-ODI, Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia, on 8 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The propellers of a Beech King Air operating a charter flight with one pilot and seven passengers on-board contacted the runway during an attempted landing at Mount Gambier Airport when the aircraft&rsquo;s landing gear had not extended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheels-up-landing-involving-beech-aircraft-corporation-b200-vh-odi-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-8-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheels-up-landing-involving-beech-aircraft-corporation-b200-vh-odi-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-8-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High workload decision making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing accident highlights decision-making under high workload environments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-workload-decision-making/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-workload-decision-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving FU24 Stallion, VH-EUO, near Bathurst, NSW, on 16 June 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with rising terrain of an FU24 Stallion aerial application aircraft highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-fu24-stallion-vh-euo-near-bathurst-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-fu24-stallion-vh-euo-near-bathurst-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Osprey 2 Amphibian, registered VH-WID, near Maitland Airport, NSW, on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach, the aircraft collided with terrain, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-osprey-2-amphibian-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-osprey-2-amphibian-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loading event involving Fairchild SA227, VH-HPE, Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 11 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was loaded incorrectly, resulting in the centre of gravity being outside of the rear limit. During take-off and cruise, the pilot experienced control issues which required constant pressure to be kept on the flight controls to maintain straight and level flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loading-event-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loading-event-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising terrain accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accident highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-terrain-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-terrain-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ditching dam deploys in flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dash 8 emergency exit ditching dam deploys in flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deploys-in-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deploys-in-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight deployment of ditching dam involving De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8, VH-SCE, 80 km south-south-east of Whyalla Airport, South Australia on 8 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deployment of an emergency exit&rsquo;s ditching dam in-flight highlights to flight crews that not every system in an aircraft is controllable or monitored, an ATSB investigation reinforces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-deployment-of-ditching-dam-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-sce-80-km-south-south-east-of-whyalla-airport-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-deployment-of-ditching-dam-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-sce-80-km-south-south-east-of-whyalla-airport-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch trim runaway and partial loss of control involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWJ, near Merredin, Western Australia, on 14 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is advising Pilatus PC-12 operators to review their pitch trim system training and checking processes to ensure pilots are adequately prepared to manage a trim runaway emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitch-trim-runaway-and-partial-loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitch-trim-runaway-and-partial-loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trim runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitch trim runaway highlights the importance of pitch trim system training and checking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trim-runaway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trim-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITSA chair reappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB Chief Commissioner reappointed&nbsp;chair of the International Transportation Safety Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/itsa-chair-reappointment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/itsa-chair-reappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 7MB9, Goulburn, NSW on 31 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of five freight train wagons highlights the importance of robust network rules that provide guidance for degraded condition operations, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected track failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected track failure leads to derailment of freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-track-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-track-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracked rotor blade highlights importance of vigilant pre-flight inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 02:47:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade crack and precautionary landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HPH, near Labelle Downs Station, NT, on 16 December 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large crack across the width of a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 helicopter&rsquo;s main rotor blade demonstrates that unexpected fatigue cracking can occur on critical flight components, and serves as a reminder to pilots and maintainers of the importance of vigilance during pre-flight and daily inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack-and-precautionary-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hph-near-labelle-downs-station-nt-on-16-december-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack-and-precautionary-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hph-near-labelle-downs-station-nt-on-16-december-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automatic ignition systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation finds engine automatic ignition system worked as designed, highlights appropriate use of selecting manual ignition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/automatic-ignition-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 02:48:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/automatic-ignition-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine flameouts on descent involving GIE Avions De Transport Regional ATR72-212A, VH-FVN, near Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, on 13 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A turboprop airliner&rsquo;s automatic ignition systems performed as designed, successfully relighting the aircraft&rsquo;s engines after they separately flamed out in heavy rainfall when the aircraft was on descent to land at Canberra Airport, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flameouts-on-descent-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-212a-vh-fvn-near-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-13-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flameouts-on-descent-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-212a-vh-fvn-near-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-13-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision involving Cessna 172, VH-JBC, Piper PA-28s, VH-FZW and VH-SEW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, on 15 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a reported near collision involving a Cessna 172, VH-JBC (JBC), and Piper PA-28s, VH-FZW and VH-SEW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, on 15 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-involving-cessna-172-vh-jbc-piper-pa-28s-vh-fzw-and-vh-sew-near-bankstown-airport-nsw-on-15-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-involving-cessna-172-vh-jbc-piper-pa-28s-vh-fzw-and-vh-sew-near-bankstown-airport-nsw-on-15-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simulated engine failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accident highlights risks inherent in simulated engine failures after take-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/simulated-engine-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/simulated-engine-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna 441, VH-XMJ, 4 km west of Renmark Airport, South Australia on 30 May 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest collided with the ground shortly after take-off following a simulated engine failure at about 400 feet when the aircraft did not achieve the expected single-engine climb performance or target airspeed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-441-vh-xmj-4-km-west-of-renmark-airport-south-australia-on-30-may-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-441-vh-xmj-4-km-west-of-renmark-airport-south-australia-on-30-may-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases Aviation Occurrence Statistics report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released its latest Aviation Occurrence Statistics report, covering the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-aviation-occurrence-statistics-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-aviation-occurrence-statistics-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger injury at Gosnells Railway Station, Perth, Western Australia, on 26 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child fell between a railway station platform and a departing suburban passenger train at Gosnells Station in Perth, highlighting the need to observe platform safety markings, an ATSB investigation into the incident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-perth-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-perth-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Observe safety markings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child falls between railway station platform and passenger train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/observe-safety-markings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/observe-safety-markings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of engine power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The importance of having a clear, defined emergency plan for critical stages of flight highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-engine-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-engine-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-EWE, near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 8 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain in a residential street highlights limited forced landing options following loss of engine power on approach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-ewe-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-8-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-ewe-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-8-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winching safety notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important safety notice issued to helicopter winching operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winching-safety-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:12:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winching-safety-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-air collision preliminary report released.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:47:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision involving Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, VH-JQF, and Beech D95A Travel Air, VH-AEM, 8 km south of Mangalore Airport, Victoria, on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the mid-air collision involving a Piper Seminole and a Beech Travel Air aircraft south of Mangalore Airport in Victoria on 19 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-8-km-south-of-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-8-km-south-of-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Bell 206L-1, VH-NBR, at Banks Peak, Moa Island, Queensland, on 22 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach, the helicopter collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and two passengers were recovered and taken to hospital for their injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-vh-nbr-at-banks-peak-moa-island-queensland-on-22-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-vh-nbr-at-banks-peak-moa-island-queensland-on-22-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel drum contamination, near Cloncurry, Queensland on 7 September 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB determined that the contaminant was a sealant used by the drum manufacturer on the lid and base of the drums. The sealant&rsquo;s mechanical properties were found to degrade when exposed to Jet A1 fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination-near-cloncurry-queensland-on-7-september-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination-near-cloncurry-queensland-on-7-september-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel drum contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drum sealant contributes to fuel contamination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker fatally injured when struck by train W510, Clyde, NSW, on 18 June 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signal maintenance mechanic working on crossover points at Clyde rail yard, western Sydney, entered the danger zone before being struck by a passenger train and sustaining fatal injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatally-injured-when-struck-by-train-w510-clyde-nsw-on-18-june-2016/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatally-injured-when-struck-by-train-w510-clyde-nsw-on-18-june-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[New safety measures instituted after track worker fatality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New safety measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[New safety measures instituted after track worker fatality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUET contributes to survivability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter crew attributes underwater escape training for surviving collision with water accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/huet-contributes-to-survivability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/huet-contributes-to-survivability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control in flight involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139 helicopter, VH-YHF, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 13 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AW139 helicopter experienced an uncommanded high rate of descent during a search for a recreational fishing vessel while the crew was flying with the aid of night vision goggles in bushfire-affected low visibility conditions at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-in-flight-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-helicopter-vh-yhf-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-13-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-in-flight-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-helicopter-vh-yhf-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-13-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High rate of descent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standard patter, practiced drills allow helicopter crew to recover from uncommanded high rate of descent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-rate-of-descent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-rate-of-descent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR, north of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded data and recovered components are among the areas of focus for the ongoing investigation into the fatal collision with water of a Cessna 182 light aircraft near Moreton Island in south-east Queensland on 22 January 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on data and components]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded data and recovered components focus of ongoing investigation of fatal collision with water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-data-and-components/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-data-and-components/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Senja Robey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paying tribute to the extraordinary&nbsp;contributions to aviation by Senja Robey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remembering-senja-robey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remembering-senja-robey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail LRV053/054, Randwick Depot, NSW, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the uncontained failure of a roof-mounted battery on the Sydney Light Rail-operated light rail vehicle (LRV) 053/054 at Randwick Depot, NSW, on 3 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-lrv053054-randwick-depot-nsw-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-lrv053054-randwick-depot-nsw-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 5KQ7 and a road coach at Norlane, Victoria on 2 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a level crossing collision between freight train 5KQ7 and a road coach at Norlane, Victoria on 2 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-5kq7-and-a-road-coach-at-norlane-victoria-on-2-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-5kq7-and-a-road-coach-at-norlane-victoria-on-2-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train collision prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Jumperkine freight train collision preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-collision-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-collision-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between freight trains 7MP5 and 2K66, at Jumperkine, Western Australia, on 24 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Functionality of locomotive braking control and vigilance systems, driver-only operations, and human performance considerations such as fatigue are among the areas of interest for the ATSB&rsquo;s ongoing investigation into a fatal collision between freight trains at Jumperkine in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-trains-7mp5-and-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-trains-7mp5-and-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallan XPT derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Wallan XPT derailment preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-xpt-derailment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:36:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-xpt-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of XPT ST23, Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the derailment of XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-xpt-st23-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-xpt-st23-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction due to loss of freight from train 7WB3 and subsequent impact of passenger train NT32 with track obstruction near Telegraph Point, NSW, on 17 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger train sustained minor damage after colliding with a metal awning from a modified shipping container that was being transport by a freight train, which had opened in transit before striking a bridge and falling onto the track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-from-train-7wb3-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-nt32-with-track-obstruction-near-telegraph-point-nsw-on-17-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-from-train-7wb3-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-nt32-with-track-obstruction-near-telegraph-point-nsw-on-17-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger train collides with dislodged awning from modified freight container.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure results in inspection, maintenance procedure changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main landing gear wheel failure during taxi involving Boeing 737, VH-VUH, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 4 January 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the importance of compliance with all aspects of manufacturers&rsquo; maintenance procedures, including the appropriate application of anti&#8209;seize. This is especially important if, as in this case, there is no simple means of detecting the effect that such excess product can have on fastener security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-landing-gear-wheel-failure-during-taxi-involving-boeing-737-vh-vuh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-4-january-2017/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-landing-gear-wheel-failure-during-taxi-involving-boeing-737-vh-vuh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-4-january-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, NSW, on 23 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On approach to the private airstrip, the pilot reported the aircraft was affected by extreme turbulence and was unable to reach the runway under full power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-23-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-23-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, NSW, on 22 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On approach to the private airstrip, the pilot reported the aircraft was affected by extreme turbulence and was unable to reach the runway under full power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-22-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-22-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion and communication issues involving Bombardier Dash 8, VH-LQJ, Gladstone, Queensland, on 17 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After commencing taxi and before entering the runway, the flight crew reported making a taxiing call on the local airways frequency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-communication-issues-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-lqj-gladstone-queensland-on-17-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-communication-issues-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-lqj-gladstone-queensland-on-17-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accident highlights hypoxia risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncontrolled flight into water accident investigation highlights the risks of hypoxia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accident-highlights-hypoxia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:43:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accident-highlights-hypoxia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 208B, VH-FAY, 185 km NE of Tokyo, Japan, on 27 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Cessna Grand Caravan was almost certainly incapacitated, possibly from hypoxia, when his aircraft flew uncontrolled into the ocean off the east coast of Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-208b-vh-fay-185-km-ne-of-tokyo-japan-on-27-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-208b-vh-fay-185-km-ne-of-tokyo-japan-on-27-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fractured bogie frame on coal train TM78A at Kooragang, NSW, on 12 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatigue crack in a coal train wagon bogie went undetected during preventative maintenance before it escalated to a full fracture, increasing the risk of derailment, an ATSB investigation has highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fractured-bogie-frame-on-coal-train-tm78a-at-kooragang-nsw-on-12-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fractured-bogie-frame-on-coal-train-tm78a-at-kooragang-nsw-on-12-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving passenger train 1898 near Thorneside, Queensland, on 7 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track maintenance work was being conducted, and a track occupancy authority (TOA) had been issued to protect the section of track between Thorneside and Birkdale while work was undertaken. However, the TOA was suspended to allow for train 1898 to traverse the section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-1898-near-thorneside-queensland-on-7-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-1898-near-thorneside-queensland-on-7-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nose gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL, at Proserpine, Queensland on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection, the crew detected minor damage to the nose gear landing lights and main landing gear components.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nose-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nose-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL, at Proserpine, Queensland on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection, the crew detected minor damage to the nose gear landing lights and main landing gear components.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogie fatigue cracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bogie fatigue cracking undetected during preventative maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bogie-fatigue-cracking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bogie-fatigue-cracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 404, VH-OZO, Lockhart River, Queensland, on 11 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving Cessna 404, VH-OZO, 7 km south-east of Lockhart River Aerodrome, Queensland on 11 March 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-404-vh-ozo-lockhart-river-queensland-on-11-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-404-vh-ozo-lockhart-river-queensland-on-11-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue crack engine failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatigue crack in a turbine blade spread rapidly, causing a helicopter&rsquo;s engine failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-crack-engine-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-crack-engine-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather a focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather a focus in ongoing investigation into fatal collision with terrain. ATSB preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-a-focus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-a-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External slinging load accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the dangers associated with external sling load operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-slinging-load-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-slinging-load-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External sling loading accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the dangers associated with external sling load operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:38:54 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External sling loading accident involving Bell 205, VH-HUE, 39 km south east of Talbingo, NSW, on 10 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is highlighting the precautions necessary for sling load operations after a load unexpectedly fell from a Bell 205 helicopter, striking and seriously injuring a worker on the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident-involving-bell-205-vh-hue-39-km-south-east-of-talbingo-nsw-on-10-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident-involving-bell-205-vh-hue-39-km-south-east-of-talbingo-nsw-on-10-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper, Off Port Adelaide, South Australia, on 29 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision between the bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide on 29 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-bulk-carrier-accolade-ii-and-fishing-vessel-sand-groper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-bulk-carrier-accolade-ii-and-fishing-vessel-sand-groper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed EC130Q, N134CG, 50 km north-east of Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (near Peak View), NSW, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the collision with terrain of a Lockheed C-130 large air tanker during aerial firefighting operations north-east of Cooma, NSW on 23 January 2020, in which three aircrew were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-nsw-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-nsw-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-130 large air tanker accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases C-130 large air tanker accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/c-130-large-air-tanker-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/c-130-large-air-tanker-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train TD 6591 with buffer stop, Newport siding, Victoria, on 25 February 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlights the importance of train safety systems to protect against driver error and incapacitation. In addition, drivers should maintain their health and fitness for work to reduce the likelihood of driver incapacitation, including adequate nutrition and hydration as well as consideration of the potential impact of fatigue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-td-6591-with-buffer-stop-newport-siding-victoria-on-25-february-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-td-6591-with-buffer-stop-newport-siding-victoria-on-25-february-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floatplane and boat collisionv]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boat collision highlights importance of see and avoid during amphibious flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/floatplane-and-boat-collisionv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/floatplane-and-boat-collisionv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffer stop collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insufficient brake application contributes to buffer stop collision.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/buffer-stop-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/buffer-stop-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving Track Work Authority, at Blackheath, NSW, on 2 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail operators should remind rail safety workers of the importance of effective communications. All safety critical messages should be repeated by the receiver to confirm the detail of the message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-track-work-authority-at-blackheath-nsw-on-2-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-track-work-authority-at-blackheath-nsw-on-2-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flap and landing gear overspeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flap and landing gear overspeed highlights the need to crosscheck and validate take-off speed calculations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing it safely in a time of crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the devastating fires and floods, the ATSB acknowledges the contribution of many aviators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/doing-it-safely-in-a-time-of-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/doing-it-safely-in-a-time-of-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Airbus A320, VH-VFX, Sydney Airport, NSW on 29 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the importance of independent validation and cross-check by the flight crew, in particular for performance speeds and aircraft weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfx-sydney-airport-nsw-on-29-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfx-sydney-airport-nsw-on-29-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of TrainLink XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB, in collaboration with the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Chief Investigator, Transport Safety, is investigating the derailment of the XPT passenger train ST23 near Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of NSW TrainLink XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB, in collaboration with the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Chief Investigator, Transport Safety, is investigating the derailment of the XPT passenger train ST23 near Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-nsw-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-nsw-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision involving Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, VH-JQF, and Beech D95A Travel Air, VH-AEM, near Mangalore, Victoria, on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After colliding in mid-air, both aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and were destroyed. The two occupants of the PA-44 and the two occupants of the D95 were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-near-mangalore-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-near-mangalore-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational non-compliance involving Airbus A380, 9V-SKQ, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 9 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach to runway 16R, a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380, registered 9V-SKQ, encountered windshear and the crew conducted a missed approach. The A380 did not track in accordance with ATC instructions and turned across the approach path of the parallel runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a380-9v-skq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a380-9v-skq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running line collision with worker involving passenger train T570, Petrie, Queensland, on 29 May 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlights that to minimise risk, rail organisations should ensure processes relating to track work include provisions for protection officers to have sufficient resources, including time for task, information about the work environment, including train movements, and adequate protection available for the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision-with-worker-involving-passenger-train-t570-petrie-queensland-on-29-may-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision-with-worker-involving-passenger-train-t570-petrie-queensland-on-29-may-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running line collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases final report into running line collision involving worker and passenger train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving 'YM Efficiency', 16 NM east-south-east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of 81 containers overboard from the container ship 'YM Efficiency' highlights the importance of safe and effective container stowage planning, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving YM Efficiency, 16 NM east-south-east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of 81 containers overboard from the container ship YM Efficiency highlights the importance of safe and effective container stowage planning, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YM Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard highlights the importance of effective container stowage planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ym-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ym-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard highlights the importance of effective container stowage planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing accident involving Vanâs RV-6A, VH-ANU, William Creek ALA, South Australia, on 28 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the nose wheel made contact with the runway surface for the second time, the nose gear bent under the aircraft. The propeller struck the runway and the aircraft skidded on its nose, then flipped over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-ala-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-ala-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van&rsquo;s RV-6A flips after landing gear strut or fork contacts runway on landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation to examine engines, records and flight review requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ongoing-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:45:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ongoing-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carburettor corrosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine serviceability depends on following maintenance requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carburettor-corrosion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carburettor-corrosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of Pacific National freight train 4MC2, and collision with V/Line train, at Barnawartha, Victoria, on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train had several wagons derail bringing the train to a halt in the township of Barnawartha, Victoria. Shortly after a V/Line loco hauled passenger service, travelling from Albury, NSW to Melbourne on an adjacent track, struck a container from a derailed wagon from the derailed freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4mc2-and-collision-with-vline-train-at-barnawartha-victoria-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4mc2-and-collision-with-vline-train-at-barnawartha-victoria-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Execution of checklists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircraft collision with airport infrastructure highlights importance of vigilance during checklists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/execution-of-checklists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/execution-of-checklists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine and controllability issues involving Cessna 206, VH-AEE, near Happy Valley, Fraser Island, Queensland, on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the initial climb from Happy Valley, the crew detected engine and controllability issues that resulted in a ditching and collision with water. The two crew sustained minor injuries. The substantially damaged aircraft was recovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-and-controllability-issues-involving-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-and-controllability-issues-involving-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground collision with airport infrastructure involving British Aerospace AVRO 146-RJ85, VH-NJW, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 30 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircraft collision with airport infrastructure highlights importance of vigilance and monitoring during checklists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-collision-with-airport-infrastructure-involving-british-aerospace-avro-146-rj85-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-collision-with-airport-infrastructure-involving-british-aerospace-avro-146-rj85-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 777, N2333U and ATR 72, VH-FVQ, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb, the Boeing 777 turned right resulting in a loss of separation with the ATR-72 departing from the parallel runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna T310R, VH-JMW, 40 km SSW of Port Macquarie, NSW, on 28 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB identified that during the final descent towards The Lakes airstrip runway, the left engine was not producing power and the right engine was operating at low or intermittent power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-t310r-vh-jmw-40-km-ssw-of-port-macquarie-nsw-on-28-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-t310r-vh-jmw-40-km-ssw-of-port-macquarie-nsw-on-28-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed Martin EC-130Q, N134CG, near Peak View, New South Wales, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting fire control operations, the aircraft collided with terrain after completing a fire retardant drop. The three flight crew on board were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-martin-ec-130q-n134cg-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-martin-ec-130q-n134cg-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of power, high drag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of power, high drag configuration contributes to fatal accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-power-high-drag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-power-high-drag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR, north of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft departed Caloundra Aerodrome with the pilot and a passenger on board for a private flight, sightseeing around Moreton Island. At 1626, the pilot broadcast a Mayday call. A search and rescue operation was then initiated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBJ, and Boeing 737, VH-VZO, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 5 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary report details that the loss of separation occurred as both aircraft turned to the right. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB preliminary report details loss of separation incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicotine withdrawal probably influenced train driver performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nicotine-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nicotine-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, Tooloom National Park, NSW, on 12 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, at Tooloom National Park, NSW, on 12 January 2020. The aircraft collided with terrain. Both occupants were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-nsw-on-12-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:29:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-nsw-on-12-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-ONZ, near Eden, New South Wales, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial fire control operations, the helicopter was reported to have lost power and collided with water (Ben Boyd reservoir) resulting in substantial damage. The pilot received minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-near-eden-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-near-eden-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Fokker F100, VH-NHY, at Newman Airport, Western Australia, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the aircraft overran the runway, stopping approximately 100 metres beyond the runway threshold. There were no injuries to crew or passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nhy-at-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nhy-at-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving GippsAero GA8, VH-BNX, at Fraser Island, Queensland, on 2 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the aircraft overran the runway resulting in the nose landing gear collapsing and the propeller striking the ground. There were no injuries to the pilot or seven passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsaero-ga8-vh-bnx-at-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsaero-ga8-vh-bnx-at-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between freight train 7MP5 and grain train 2K66, at Jumperkine, Western Australia, on 24 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0200 (WST) on 24 December 2019, a freight train (operated by Pacific National) collided with the rear of a grain train (operated by Watco) at Jumperkine, Western Australia. The freight train locomotive cabin was substantially damaged and the driver fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-train-7mp5-and-grain-train-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-train-7mp5-and-grain-train-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB&rsquo;s offices will be closed for normal business from COB Tuesday 24 December 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/christmas-arrangements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/christmas-arrangements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain, involving Cessna 210, N210BA, Moruya, NSW, on 19 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the engine failed and the pilot diverted the aircraft to Moruya. During final approach to land, the aircraft collided with the ground, resulting in substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-n210ba-moruya-nsw-on-19-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-n210ba-moruya-nsw-on-19-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond buffer stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond buffer stop collision final report released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/richmond-buffer-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/richmond-buffer-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operate within design intent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operate amateur-built helicopters within design intent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operate-within-design-intent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:18:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operate-within-design-intent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving CicarĂ© S.A. CH-7BT helicopter, VH-JEW, near Roy Hill Station, Western Australia, on 28 July 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[This accident highlights the significance of ensuring that any modifications, such as external accessories, are appropriately assessed, and the effects on structural integrity and handling characteristics are considered prior to flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cicar-sa-ch-7bt-helicopter-vh-jew-near-roy-hill-station-western-australia-on-28-july-2015/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cicar-sa-ch-7bt-helicopter-vh-jew-near-roy-hill-station-western-australia-on-28-july-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 engine failure incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine failure incident highlights importance of following procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-engine-failure-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-engine-failure-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Airbus A330, 9M-XXD, 445 km SE of Alice Springs, South Australia, on 16 August 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[This occurrence demonstrates the importance of crews adhering to standard operating procedures. It also identifies the need for clarity in the construction of procedures, and that where there is not a need for immediate response, to look at the full contextual and available information before deciding on a plan of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-airbus-a330-9m-xxd-445-km-se-of-alice-springs-south-australia-on-16-august-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-airbus-a330-9m-xxd-445-km-se-of-alice-springs-south-australia-on-16-august-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected engine thrust reverser deactivation involving Fokker F100, VH-NHA, Karratha Airport, Western Australia, on 27 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker F100 airliner inadvertently returned to service with a lock-out bolt installed, rendering one of its two engine thrust reversers inoperative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nha-karratha-airport-western-australia-on-27-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nha-karratha-airport-western-australia-on-27-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect lock-out bolt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrect lock-out bolt leaves thrust reverser deactivated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-lock-out-bolt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-lock-out-bolt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic system malfunction, return and evacuation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBC, near Sydney, New South Wales, on 15 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is requesting that passengers on board flight QF575 and/or witnesses that have any information, video footage or photographs that they consider may be of relevance to the investigation to please contact the ATSB via email at QF.575@atsb.gov.au]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental jet-powered glider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experimental jet-powered glider accident highlights need for better fire protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/experimental-jet-powered-glider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:01:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/experimental-jet-powered-glider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving experimental ASH-25E glider, VH-GOA, near Bathurst, NSW, on 21 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB strongly encourages pilots of powered experimental gliders to install fire protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-experimental-ash-25e-glider-vh-goa-near-bathurst-nsw-on-21-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-experimental-ash-25e-glider-vh-goa-near-bathurst-nsw-on-21-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corp 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, on 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off from runway 28, the aircraft entered a right turn, descended and subsequently impacted terrain about 0.5 km beyond the runway. Two pilots were on board and both sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corp 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off from runway 28, the aircraft entered a right turn, descended and subsequently impacted terrain about 0.5 km beyond the runway. Two pilots were on board and both sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF, Moorabbin Airport, on 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft is reported to have pitched up steeply and yawed resulting in collision with terrain. The pilot, the only person on board, was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-on-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-on-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF, Moorabbin Airport, 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft is reported to have pitched up steeply and yawed resulting in collision with terrain. The pilot, the only person on board, was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing of a UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, NSW, on 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial fire control operations, the pilot detected a tail rotor issue, disconnected the water bucket and commenced a precautionary landing. The helicopter subsequently made a hard landing, resulting in substantial damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing of a Bell UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, New South Wales, 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial fire control operations, the pilot detected a tail rotor issue, disconnected the water bucket and commenced a precautionary landing. The helicopter subsequently made a hard landing, resulting in substantial damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-bell-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-new-south-wales-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-bell-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-new-south-wales-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration for landing involving Airbus A320, VH-VQK, Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, NSW, on 18 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of an Airbus A320 received a landing gear not down master warning while on approach to land at Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, NSW, due to an incorrect aircraft configuration following a go-around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqk-ballinabyron-gateway-airport-nsw-on-18-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqk-ballinabyron-gateway-airport-nsw-on-18-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distractions lead to non-standard configuration, landing gear warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:37:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting an aerospace career]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB and the Australian Air Force Cadets&rsquo; &lsquo;Pathways to an Aerospace Future&rsquo; program in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/supporting-an-aerospace-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/supporting-an-aerospace-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near miss between train crew and passing train 2291N, Picton, NSW, on 19 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver stopped the train on the mainline and disembarked in order to inspect a defect. A passing freight train came within two metres of striking the driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-between-train-crew-and-passing-train-2291n-picton-nsw-on-19-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-between-train-crew-and-passing-train-2291n-picton-nsw-on-19-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of separation highlights importance of clear communication and coordination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:36:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 737 aircraft, VH-YFW and VH-VZD, near Amberley, Queensland, on 11 October 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loss of separation between two Boeing 737s on reciprocal tracks demonstrates the importance of communication and coordination between air traffic controllers operating in separate, yet adjacent airspace, as well as the need for a clear understanding of the responsibility for separation assurance when operating without a shared traffic picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-737-aircraft-vh-yfw-and-vh-vzd-near-amberley-queensland-on-11-october-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-737-aircraft-vh-yfw-and-vh-vzd-near-amberley-queensland-on-11-october-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine pod strike involving Boeing 747-412F, 9V-SFO, Sydney Airport, NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a pod strike involving a Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-412F freighter, at Sydney Airport, on 28 November 2019. During the missed approach procedure, the no. 1 engine pod struck the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-pod-strike-involving-boeing-747-412f-9v-sfo-sydney-airport-nsw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-pod-strike-involving-boeing-747-412f-9v-sfo-sydney-airport-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbulence and control issues involving a Cessna 210M, VH-SJW, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 25 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise at 3,500 ft, the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions and turbulence due to nearby thunderstorm activity. This resulted in an uncommanded climb to 4,500 ft, followed by an uncommanded descent to 1,200 ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-and-control-issues-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-and-control-issues-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-MTX, Rurruwuy, Northern Territory, on 29 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a runway overrun involving a Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, at Rurruwuy, Northern Territory. During landing, the aircraft overran the runway, resulting in substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-mtx-rurruwuy-northern-territory-on-29-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-mtx-rurruwuy-northern-territory-on-29-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision between an ATR 72, VH-FVR, and a Piper PA-28, VH-XDI, near Albury, New South Wales, on 19 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a separation issue involving a Virgin Australia ATR 72, and an Australian Airline Pilot Academy Piper Aircraft PA-28, near Albury Airport, on 19 October 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-an-atr-72-vh-fvr-and-a-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-near-albury-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-an-atr-72-vh-fvr-and-a-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-near-albury-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective wire avoidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of network maps, markers contribute to wirestrike accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-wire-avoidance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-wire-avoidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational event involving Fokker 100, VH-UQN, at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 10 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passing 300 ft on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence which resulted in a loss of airspeed. While attempting to arrest the loss of speed, the speed fell below the minimum approach speed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-fokker-100-vh-uqn-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-fokker-100-vh-uqn-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</guid></item></channel></rss>