We’re pleased to have granted approval to #Bonza today to use @flairairlines aircraft and crew on flights from its Gold Coast base. The approval was given after Bonza demonstrated how it is safely integrating the Canadian-registered aircraft and crew members into its operation.

A temporary restricted area (TRA) is currently in place north of the Perth control zone, in the vicinity of Mariginiup Lake. This is due to aerial firefighting operations currently underway. A NOTAM has been issued C1978/23 and can be accessed via NAIPS.

Is modern desk-based aircraft simulation good enough to get Flight Safety Australia contributor Adrian Park through a check ride (or 2) after a few years away from the real thing?. Find out now:

If you hold a remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC), you can now apply to fly near Sydney Airport and Sydney Harbour in the automated airspace authorisations trial. Visit Automated airspace authorisations trial:

Time is running out to check off your holiday gift list!. Surprise your favorite aviator with a subscription to FSS magazine & receive an exclusive bonus gift pack. Subscribe before Dec 10 at the CASA online store to ensure your gift arrives on time:

Don’t wait to get your holiday gift list sorted!. Give a subscription to Flight Safety Australia including a bonus gift pack. But don’t wait, this offer is limited. Subscribe by 10 December at T&C’s apply. #gift #avgeek #flightsafety #aviaton #christmas

It’s #bushfire season again, and it’s going to be a scorcher. Before you fly, make sure you check #NOTAMs and your local rural fire service for up-to-date information on bushfire and emergency services in your area. Read more:

Ground handling, an often-overlooked corner of aviation safety, is facing post-COVID-19 challenges. Read more in Flight Safety Australia:

Missed our webinar on GAF and TAF for pilots? . You can now watch it on demand. Watch 2 @BOM_au forecasters explain what goes into these forecasts – and what you can take out.

Do you fly drones beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) in your work?. If so, we want to hear from you!. To have your say visit

It’s #AirportSafetyWeek! . This years’ theme focuses on safety and sustainability. #AirportSafetyWeek aims to raise awareness of safety matters faced by personnel, pilots, contractors and the public at airports and aerodromes. #aviation #safety #airports #AirportSafetyWeek.

It remains the most deadly aircraft crash on Australian soil, yet is largely unknown outside the town where it happened. Find out what happened in Flight Safety Australia:

Do you use#drones in a commercial or agricultural environment?. If so, we want you to take part in our beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations survey or tag your someone you know here!. Visit the CASA Consultation Hub before 17 Nov to have your say:

Need a refresher on the Graphical Area Forecast (GAF) or the Terminal Area Forecast (TAF)?. Join our free AvSafety webinar & hear from aviation meteorologists at the @bomgovau on 𝖶𝖾 18 𝖮𝖼𝗍𝗈𝖻𝖾𝗋, 1 𝗉𝗆 (𝖠𝖤𝖣𝖳). Ask questions and get tips – all in just 45 min.

Watch an animated crash comic of one pilot’s encounter with bushfire smoke from Kangaroo Island. Join him as all those stories about disorientation come flooding back…and remember your safety is in your hands. #aviation #flightsafety #pilots #avgeek #pilot #loveflying.

Did you know that aircraft equipped with ADS-B IN can pick up real-time info about other aircraft while in the sky? . It’s just one of the many benefits that ADS-B offers to support a safer flight. Find out the difference between ADS-B IN & ADS-B OUT at:

Weather related incidents are almost always preventable. Have you fully understood the forecast? Hear, watch and read other pilot’s stories and get the latest from Australia & around the world. #aviation #yoursafetyisinyourhands #flightsafety #pilots #avgeek #pilot #loveflying.

It pays to understand the use of PROB on weather forecasts, as it has significant safety and regulatory implications for flight planning. Read more from Flight Safety Australia contributor Angela Stevenson:

Flying this weekend? Have you calculated for the way the heat may affect your take-off/landing? Watch this US investigation into a tragic sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon. It crashed just minutes after take-off in high-density altitude conditions:

Several temporary restricted areas will be in place within the #Bathurst area between Tuesday 3 October and Sunday 8 October for the #Bathurst1000 @supercars motor race. Read more in Flight Safety Australia: .