The reporter provided feedback in relation to the operator's response and raised the following queries:  Does the operator have a procedure and / or policy in place to address regular servicing, cleaning and maintenance of platform signals at [Location] station? Does the operator have a procedure and / or policy in place to address defective signals in a timely manner? The operator was advised of the reporter's feedback and provided the following further response: [Operator] has a series of standards…

The ATSB received feedback from the reporter noting inconsistencies with various aspects of the Operator's response. The Operator was provided the feedback along with an opportunity to provide a further response which was declined.

The operator has requested clarification of the reporter's comment - 'On multiple occasions I have witnessed [Operator] aircraft cut off and key radio transmissions to get in front of other aircraft conducting standard circuit operations'. The ATSB contacted the reporter who supplied the following clarification: The reporter has observed pilots in [Operator] aircraft appearing to dominate the CTAF frequency by transmitting in advance of their actual position in order to gain priority in the circuit.

It is my pleasure to present the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s corporate plan for the period of 2025-26 to 2028-29, in which we outline our priorities and key activities to deliver on our purpose. It also sets out the broader environment we operate in, our risks and capabilities, and how we will measure our performance. Our primary focus is to improve transport safety through the independent investigation of accidents and incidents in aviation, marine and rail. We prioritise investigating accidents or incidents that occur in these modes that are most likely to provide the greatest…