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Flightwatch closure Last Updated: Nov 21st, 2007 - 10:46:09


Flightwatch closure
Airservices closing down Flightwatch transmitters

Airservices Australia has made the decision to close down 27 VHF transmitters, which provide important safety information to pilots throughout Australia.


Nov 12, 2007, 11:29

Flightwatch closure
Dick Smith’s 16 November 2007 answer to the Airservices letter
Dick Smith will not commence proceedings.  Dick welcomes the external review and requests a copy of the safety case.
Nov 21, 2007, 10:39

Flightwatch closure
Copy of letter from Minter Ellison for Airservices
The Airservices response to Dick Smith's letter - changes put on hold awaiting an external review.
Nov 16, 2007, 09:06

Flightwatch closure
Copy of letter from solicitors Johnson Winter & Slattery to Airservices Australia
Requesting that the closure be immediately stopped.
Nov 12, 2007, 12:08

Flightwatch closure
Copy of Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE FROM DICK SMITH - MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2007
Nov 12, 2007, 11:33

Flightwatch closure
Copy of letter to Minister Mark Vaile 21 February 2007
Asking whether the rumour is true that there is a plan to close Flightwatch.
Nov 12, 2007, 11:37

Flightwatch closure
Copy of letter from Minister Mark Vaile 7 months later
Confirming that Flightwatch stations are to be closed without consultation.
Nov 12, 2007, 12:10

Flightwatch closure
Copy of Letter to Minister Mark Vaile 19 September 2007
Outlining concerns regarding safety and lack of consultation.
Nov 12, 2007, 11:43