A media conference to release the Preliminary Factual Report on the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the depressurisation 475 km north-west of Manila, Philippines on 25 July 2008, will be held: Friday 29 August 2008

Where: 15 Mort Street, CANBERRA

Time: 10:30 am (local time)

Mr Julian Walsh, acting Executive Director will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Robinson R44 collision with terrain on 14 September 2008 will be held today, Tuesday 16 September 2008 at the accident site.

Where: Bellburn Airstrip, WA

Time: 2:00 pm local time (WST)

Attendees must assemble at the Bellburn Airstrip by 2.00 pm where they will be escorted by a ranger to the accident site in their own vehicles. The track to the accident site from the Bellburn Airstrip is by 4 wheel-drive only.

Mr Chris Walker, Investigator-in-Charge (IIC), will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

Mr Graham Drummond is the Investigator-in-Charge (IIC) of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau's (ATSB) investigation into this fatal aircraft accident that occurred at approximately 4.00 pm AEST on Wednesday 24 September 2008.

The ATSB will have a team at the accident site on Thursday morning, 25 September 2008 and will be assisted by an accredited representative from the United States, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and advisers from the aircraft and engine manufacturers.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident will be held today, Thursday 25 September 2008

Where: 460 Willowdene Avenue, Luddenham in NSW

Time: 2:00 pm AEST (local time)

Mr Graham Drummond, IIC, will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mid-air single fatality accident on 27 August 2008 will be held tomorrow, Thursday 28 August 2008.

Where: 47 Silver Street, (crn Lorna and Silver Streets) Cheltenham, Victoria

Time: 10:30 am (local time)

Mr Mike Watson, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Qantas Boeing 747-400 depressurisation and diversion to Manila on 25 July 2008 will be held in

Canberra, ACT today, Wednesday 30 July 2008.

Where: 15 Mort Street, Canberra ACT (ATSB Headquarters)

Time: 2:00 pm local time (AEST)

Mr Julian Walsh, Director, Aviation Safety Investigation will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB at atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Qantas Boeing 747-400 depressurisation and diversion to Manila on 25 July 2008 will be held in Manila today, Tuesday 29 July 2008.

Where: Lufthansa Technik Offices Boardroom, Manila Airport

Time: 2:00 pm Manila time, (4:00 pm AEST)

Mr Neville Blyth, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB at atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

On Friday 23 May 2008 at 10.30 am AEST, the ATSB will hold a media conference to release its final investigation report into the grounding of the Panamanian registered bulk carrier Pasha Bulker on Nobby's Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales on 8 June 2007.

When: Friday 23 May 2008

Where: 15 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT (ATSB Headquarters)

Time: 10:30 am local time (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Mr Peter Foley, Acting Executive Director, ATSB will present and discuss the findings of the final report and associated safety action.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Fairchild Metroliner single fatality accident on 9 April 2008 will be held today, Friday 11 April 2008

Where: Outside the NSW Water Police Compound, Jubilee Place, BALMAIN, NSW

Time: 2:00 pm EST (local time)

Mr Allan Coppin, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mid-air fatality on 26 February 2008 will be held today, Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Where: At the accident site north - east of Wee Waa, NSW

The briefing will be conducted adjacent to 'Glen Arvan' on Trindles Lane - from Wee Waa take the highway towards Narrabri and turn left approximately10 km from Wee Waa and then 3 km north to the briefing site (near position .30 degrees 10.63 minutes S, 149 degrees 30.72 minutes E).

Time: 1300 ESuT (local time)

Mr Alex Hood, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Pitts S-2A Special single fatality accident on 18 March 2008 will be held today, Wednesday 19 March 2008.

Where: Side Lane - 50 metres north of accident site on the western side of The Northern Road

Time: 11:00 am ESuT (local time)

Mr Marcus Matthews, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.