An incident in which a freight aircraft flew below the minimum permitted altitude has highlighted the value of having a clear and, where appropriate, shared contingency plan.
The incident occurred on…
While experiencing high workloads, a flight crew member’s attention can channel or tunnel towards a single task, drawing or distracting their attention away from their other task demands.
An incident…
The report, The Operational Search for MH370 records the search for MH370 and Australia’s work on the underwater search, including the ways in which the search area was identified, and how the search…
Speaking on the importance of gender diversity and balance in an industry that is traditionally male-dominated, Mr Hood highlighted some sobering statistics of women in aviation.
“The percentage of…
Mr Hattley, who spent 24 years with the ATSB, accepted the position of Manager, Safeskies Australia at the beginning of August. He is now working closely with the Safeskies Board to present the 2017…
Greg Hood, Chief Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), said that although the underwater search for MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean had been suspended in January 2017,…
Over a six week period, Andreas completed the theory and examinations required to achieve private pilot licence standard.
To consolidate his learnings, he undertook a flight with an instructor that…
Greg Hood, Chief Commissioner and CEO of the ATSB, acknowledged that the plan was an important compass for the agency. “This is a substantial and outcome-focussed blueprint for the ATSB’s future,”…
Commissioner Hart’s reappointment by the Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport will commence on 1 October 2017, and will continue for a further two years.
Chief…
The 22 March 2014 accident occurred when the aircraft was conducting tandem parachuting operations at Caboolture in Queensland. On board were the pilot, two parachuting instructors and two tandem…
