Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Practices used within the ATS Group did not ensure that NOTAMs were effectively reviewed and communicated. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2010-012-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Airservices Australia |
| Transport function | Airspace |
| Date issue released | 30/11/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
ASA has provided evidence of the education program having been conducted. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2010-012-NSA-001 |
| Organisation | Airservices Australia |
| Action date | 30/11/2010 |
| Action description | Airservices Australia has reviewed the procedures for the review and communication of notices to airmen and considers that if correctly applied, the procedures are sound. However, as a result of this incident, Airservices will conduct an education program to highlight the effect on safety, when information pertaining to a controller’s area of responsibility is not considered appropriately or reviewed prior to that information being provided to pilots. |
| ATSB response | The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Airservices Australia has adequately addressed the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |