MINUTES AAA NSW Division Meeting Thursday, 6 April 2017 8:30‐15:30 Mereweather Room, Mercure Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Chair: Lindsay Mason Attendees: Andrew Goodlace (Australian Airports Association), Ben Howard (Parkes Shire Council), Bob Campbell (Griffith Airport), Brad Ferris (Albury City Council), Brendan Cook (Newcastle Airport), Brian Carson (Airbiz Aviation Strategies Pty Ltd), Casey Palmer (Ubimet Pty Ltd), Chris Gryllis (Orange City Council), David Costello (Albury City Council), David Tansey (Australian Airports Association), Fiona Mcclymont (Moree Plains Shire Council), Gayleen Burley (Port Macquarie Airport), Geoff Smith (Clarence Valley Council), Graeme Gordon (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport), Jeremy King (ADB) Safegate), Joanne Mcloughlin (Upper Hunter Shire Council), Joe Hain (CASA), John Barnden (Shellharbour City Council), Jordan Thrupp (Smiths Detection), Kel Gardiner (Orange City Council), Kieren Moss (Aileron Edge), Kylie Linton‐France (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport), Leigh Robinson (Airport Equipment Ltd), Leon Burger (Wagga Wagga City Council), Lindsay Mason (Narrabri Shire Council), Luke Wallace (NSWRFS), Marcus Lancaster (Newcastle Airport) Natalie Nissen (Dubbo Regional Council), Norest Govha (Beca), Pete Smith (ADB Safegate), Philip Batty (Vanderlande), Robert Phillips (Marsh Advantage), Robin Schuck (Sydney Airport), Ross Hibbins (Vaisala), Ross Ioakim (Downer), Samuel Wiggins (Vanderlande), Sandra Journot (SX Technologies), Scott Garside (SNP Security), Slavica Despotovic (CASA), Stephen Maltby (L‐3 Security & Detection Systems), Tim Walker (Ubimet Pty Ltd), Tim Weeks (Armidale Regional Airport) Apologies: Julie Stewart (Tamworth Airport), Sharon Ross (Parkes Airport), Alan Ward (Parkes Airport) 1. Chairman’s Welcome Lindsay Mason, AAA NSW Division Chair welcomed everybody and gave an update from the AAA Board regarding the productivity commission looking at Airports. It should be noted that the Airlines have formed an alliance for submissions to that commission. The board also discussed membership issues and are working with New Zealand Airport Association in the future. Regional meetings are to continue and be cost neutral with the hosting Airport to fill the backlog. Chair then handed over to Marcus Lancaster from Newcastle Airport to also offer a welcome to all attendees. Chair also asked Kel Gardiner from Orange Airport to discuss the response from Local Government Minister Paul Toole regarding neighbouring tree removal to alleviate the OLS issues currently at Orange. It was advised 1 that the Minister could only suggest land acquisitions regarding the problem with neighbours. It is noted that Department of Planning is to attend next meeting in Sydney. 2. Minutes of previous meeting Members reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and agreed that they were a true and accurate representation. 3. AAA update Update presented by David Tansey, AAA Regional Airports Manager. Issues discussed: Pavement and Lighting forum 3‐4 May 2017 National Conference 13‐17 November 2017 Major Projects include: APN Airfields released November ACIL ALLEN research released ‐ major focus on regions Launch webinar programme (asking for suggestions) MOS 139 review Airport Safety Week 16‐20 November 2017 Review of service offered to members Review of website and communications Regional Airport funding assistance Major Airport focus Advocacy o Productivity Commission o Airport Act review o International Air Service Agreement PFAS at Airports Planning and Airports safeguarding CASA and Aerodrome Safety Aviation Security and Border processing AAA Committees, working groups and networking groups David handed over to Andrew Goodlace, AAA Education Manager. Andrew discussed online training to include: ARO/WSO WHMP Airside Safety Awareness SMS Discussion was had with members regarding content for safety training. Security at Airports training was also discussed as a possible training course with AAA. Chair also mentioned that the AAA Board met with Air Services regarding hot topics and disused assets and the lack of liaison in NSW with Airports was discussed. 2 4. Corporate members introduction Chairman invited all corporate members to introduce themselves and their companies and as a result 15 corporate members introduced their Companies and products to the meeting. Two of the corporate members requested that AAA look at providing list of potential tender works upcoming to plan for future structure of staff to provide the best quality of work provided. 5. Airport members updates Chairman invited Airport members to give an update of what is happening at their Airports resulting in 15 Airports comprehensively updating what was the happening. 6. CASA update Presented by Joe Hain, an outline of CASA space at the moment includes: Airport Registration is to be reviewed Show current structure of CASA inspection teams Reminder of Part 175 – AIP responsible person needs to be nominated AC139‐8 v2 Reporting of tall structures – new version to be released soon Surveillance overview Aerodrome Sector Risk Profile top 10 risks identified: 1. Failure to adequately manage movement area 2. Ineffective communication of safety information 3. Unsafe operations by pilots 4. Failure of infrastructure 5. Accuracy of published information 6. Adequate management of personnel airside 7. Protection of navaid integrity 8. Protection of airspace 9. Wildlife management 10. Emergency response management 7. Newcastle Airport overview Marcus Lancaster gave a detailed land use masterplan for the Newcastle Airport for the future use overview. Also talked about was the restriction of aircraft movements per hour and how Newcastle Airport has been able to increase passenger numbers in their future plans to fit in with restrictions and have been successful within the masterplan. 8. Rural Fire Service Air Wing / Airport partnership Luke Wallace from RFS Air Desk gave us an outline of recent fire events around New South Wales, RFS have 32 contracted aircraft annually and a further 100 ad hoc hire aircraft ready at any time during the fire season. Luke highlighted that the future most likely will include night flying and mapping using technology available with NFG (Night Flying Goggles). After presentation members asked for more communication between Air Desk and Airports regarding Aircraft tasking to Airports, this will help Airports to be prepared for parking and operational needs to be planned. Also landing fees need to be discussed as some Airports do not have the ability to charge 3 RFS Aircraft for utilising their facilities. Luke communicated that this is why RFS want to be involved with AAA to table issues facing both parties. 9. Is your Airport adequately insured Robert Phillips from Marsh Advantage, presented the overview of insurance and your Airport highlighting the required coverage and risk management to provide adequate insurance for your Airport. This includes: Financial Lines o Statutory Liability o Professional indemnity o Trade Credit o Directors and Officers o Bridgecorp (defence cost for directors) o Cybercrime Airport Owner and Operator Liability o Ground handling o Vehicles on Airport o Construction or maintenance on site o Aircraft operation in and out of Airport o Public on site o Aircraft on site 10. Dubbo: The new regional hub Natalie Nissen from Dubbo Airport presented what is happening at Dubbo with a positive growth in the utilisation of Dubbo Regional Airport. During previous years, Dubbo has been successful in securing additional airlines and opening up the market with new destinations. Dubbo has been successful in gaining grant money from State Government for upcoming Runway overlay and lighting upgrade, as well as funding from the Federal Government for the General Aviation and Aeromedical precinct in conjunction with the RFDS. The RFDS project includes the Kingair simulators, Medical training facility, visitors centre and cafe. 11. Closing comments and next meeting Chairman once again thanked everybody for their attendance and also thanked Smith Detection for their support to the NSW AAA branch. Next meeting 31 August to be held in Sydney. Meeting close 1500. 4 .