MINUTES Western Australian State Division Webinar

Wednesday 29 April 2020 10am to 12pm ______

1. WELCOME

Welcoming address by AAA Policy Manager, Ms Samantha Leighton.

Ms Leighton welcomed everyone to webinar, provided a review of the agenda and speakers and explained how the webinar was to work including how to ask questions and participate in ‘round the tarmac’.

2. CHAIR REPORT / UPDATE

Chair report and update by AAA WA Chair, Ms Jenny Kox.

Ms Kox commented that the meeting was to take place in Port Hedland, however, due to the impacts of COVID-19 the meeting has taken on the format of a webinar.

Ms Kox also welcomed Mr Tom Ganley, Chairman National AAA and CEO of NT and Mr Jason Rainbird, Section Manager, Aerodromes CASA and the WA AAA members and corporate members.

Ms Kox noted the attendees for the meeting as below:

Joeley Pettit AAA Tom Ganley AAA / NT AIRPORTS Kylie Smith Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Kate Johnstone Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Eva Studniarczuk Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Shane Morup Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Kassem Seedat Aviation Projects Keith Tonkin Aviation Projects Jill Brix Avisure Joe Hain CASA Kirsten Sandford CASA Nigel Archibald City of Bunbury / Jennifer May City of Busselton / Busselton Airport David Russell City of Busselton / Busselton Airport Andrew Freers City of Greater / Leonie Richards City of Greater Geraldton / Geraldton Airport Joanne Monaghan City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder / Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport 1

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Darryl Evans Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Brett Mottolini Fulton Hogan Nick Hawley GHD Luis Neumann Glidepath Pty Ltd Pete Smith IDEMIA Nicole Hardy Holdings Kevin Smith Jandakot Airport Holdings Tracey Baxter JJ Ryan Consulting Amol Virkar Ben Wilson Marshall Day Acoustics Alex Morabito Marshall Day Acoustics Jenny Kox Airport Rod Evans Port Hedland Victoria Shorter Port Hedland International Airport Anthony Cicuttini Redwater Consulting Group David McNeil Securitas Transport Aviation Security Daan van Vroonhoven Securitas Transport Aviation Security Brendon Woodbrook Shire of Ashburton / George Christianson Shire of East / Scott McKenzie Shire of Esperance / Nicholas Kleinig Shire of Esperance / Esperance Airport Stephen Inouye Veritas

The apologies received for the meeting were:

Rob Menzies Broome International Airport Pty Ltd Kieren Moss Aileron Edge Carly Wieland Lime Intelligence Tralee Cable Shire of Meekatharra / Gary Wright Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley /Kununurra Airport

Ms Kox thought thanked Mr Rod Evans and Ms Victoria Shorter for their efforts with planning the meeting that was to occur in Port Hedland and advised that the AAA hopes to get to Port Hedland at some stage soon. Ms Kox also wished Mr Evans a happy birthday!

Ms Kox thanked her new committee; Mr Amol Vikar, deputy chairman and Ms Joanne Monaghan secretary, along with Ms Erin Livingston (AAA) for assisting in the preparation of the agenda.

How members are coping with COVID-19 including experiences, traffic numbers and challenges will be explored in today’s webinar.

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3. NATIONAL AAA CHAIRMAN UPDATE

The National AAA Chairman and CFO of NT Airports, Mr Tom Ganley welcomed members and speakers.

In a months’ time the AAA will have the new CEO on board, Mr James Goodwin. Mr Ganley bequeathed a big thank you to Mr Simon Bourke who acted in this role for the last almost six months.

COVID-19 has changed how the AAA conducts meetings, that is why today’s meeting has taken on the form of a webinar. Mr Ganley was apologetic that members were not in Port Hedland, but he hoped the AAA will get to Port Hedland for a meeting another time.

Mr Ganley advised the AAA is offering three months’ free education training for those AAA members who renew their memberships for the financial year 2020/2021. Access will be uncapped to provide as many of your people as possible the opportunity to progress their professional development and education at this very difficult time for the industry. The online education courses are compliant with the new MOS Part 139 standards from CASA.

On the AAA website there is a dedicated centre for members to access information on COVID-19 that provides regular updates, information and resources to support you as you continue to operate your business. Mr Ganley invited members to use these valuable resources and to send in any information they may think may be of value to other members.

In closing, Mr Ganley thanked the members and speakers and asked for any information or feedback to be sent to AAA for action.

4. AAA UPDATE

Mrs Sam Leighton, AAA Policy Manager, provided an update on AAA activities, including;

• The year ahead o COVID-19 will remain the dominant influence on the aviation industry and the AAA for the rest of 2020: ➢ State division meetings for the first half of 2020 are moving to an online format. ➢ Division meetings join the AAA’s webinars and working groups in moving online. ➢ AAA members renewing for 2020/2021 will get 3 months’ free access to AAA’s online education courses.

o 2020 is a time for renewal at the AAA: ➢ James Goodwin commences as the new AAA CEO on 1 June. ➢ Tom Ganley took up the role of the AAA’s national chairman in January 2020. ➢ Simon Bourke will step down as Acting CEO and Director of Policy from 1 June.

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o Commonwealth Assistance to the Aviation Sector: ➢ Three key assistance programs: ▪ $715 million in fee relief including security screening charges. ▪ $198 million to support regional air network. ▪ $100 million direct support to regional operators.

o Other support programs include: ▪ $110 million to support airfreight to key export markets. ▪ $165 million to keep domestic air routes operating. ▪ AAA is working with Infrastructure to ensure airports also benefit from Commonwealth relief and recovery assistance. For more information, contact: Joseph Solomon from Department of Infrastructure (0419 016 419). Mr Solomon is the single point of contact for airports on COVID-19.

• Policy and Advocacy o Industry Recovery - The aviation industry has had a challenging start to the year from the Australian bushfire crisis and COVID-19. The AAA and major airports are working closely with government on responding to Coronavirus. The AAA is working with industry and government to ensure it is ready to support recovery efforts over the course of the year. The is consulting with industry on its tourism recovery strategy in the wake of the bushfires. o CASA Review of MOS Part 139 - The finalised MOS has now been released. A series of workshops, webinars and forums will be held prior to the new standards coming into effect in August. AAA has negotiated with CASA some flexibility for airports in implementation of the MOS regulations. The AAA will release new Airport Practice Notes that reflect the MOS changes in the first half of 2020. o Security and Border Processing - Changing security requirements and a new policy on border resources will be a significant focus this year. The AAA is supporting industry as it implements changing security requirements. The AAA is engaging with Government on a new policy for the provision of border services which would significantly shift costs to airports. o Protect Regional Airports - The Federal Government announced the creation of a $100 million regional airports program in 2019 following a three-year AAA campaign for sustainable regional airport funding. The new fund is an unprecedented outcome for the industry and a rare achievement for a small, not for profit organisation. First round grant recipients are expected to be announced soon. The AAA submitted a letter to the DPM at the end of March focussing on Regional Airports, that recommended several measures for Government consideration: Income support program for regional airports; Bring forward the first round of Regional Airports Program (RAP) funding to stimulating infrastructure investment in regional airports; Remove the co contribution funding arrangement for RAP with 100% Commonwealth funding of successful projects o Drones at Airports - The Federal Government has increased its focus on drone operations around airports following 2018 incidents in the UK. The Department will soon release an Issues Paper on the Government’s proposed policy and regulatory framework for drone management. The AAA’s focus is on ensuring the regulatory framework is appropriate, practical and enforceable.

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o PFAS Contamination - Legacy PFAS contamination issues remain an issue of significant concern for our members. The Department of Infrastructure is seeking a whole of government approach to develop reasonable, practicable and risk based approaches to PFAS management. The AAA hosted a workshop for federally leased airports in 2019 to develop a more substantial and united airport policy position on this issue. This work will continue in 2020.

• Industry Development o A national industry network - Meetings, education and technical guides provide AAA members access to a national network to help build their industry knowledge: ➢ Airport Practice Notes - Airport Practice Notes (APNs) focus on technical and operational issues such as airfield pavements, lighting, wildlife hazards and emergency. Available free to members. ➢ Webinars - The AAA webinar program has been developed to allow our members, particularly those in regional locations, to gain access to presentations on topics of interest to airports across Australia. The webinars are delivered in an easy format that members can access from their desktop or tablet. Available free to members. o Streamlining Airport Processes - The AAA offers exclusive services to provide additional value for its members: ➢ Defence Payments - The AAA has an exclusive contract with the Department of Defence to process defence related landings at members’ airports. ➢ RAAus Partnership - Our partnership with RAAus provides a secure online portal where members can obtain contact details for aircraft operators using their facilities. o Make the Most of our Growing Online Community: ➢ The Airport Professional - Subscribe to The Airport Professional for the latest industry insights. View our stories at www.airportprofessional.asn.au. ➢ Our Social Media Presence - Follow us for the latest news. We now have more than 8000 followers on LinkedIn, and are active on Twitter and Facebook. ➢ Airport Alert - Subscribe to weekly news and updates in our dedicated member newsletter. ➢ Networking Groups - Join our Women in Airports and Professionals groups on LinkedIn. • Contact AAA: Phone: +61 2 6230 1110 Email: [email protected] Website: www.airports.asn.au

Note: Ms Kox advised that there have been reported discrepancies in defence flights being approved by the Department (based on data) and those that have operated at the airport.

WA members are asked to email Glen Bortolin ([email protected]) their defence flight information each month (from Avdata, spreadsheet etc.) so AAA can correlate with Airservices data prior to sending to Defence for their payment.

Further, the AAA is keen to get an understanding on the value of outstanding fees/payments by airlines to each airport, particularly with in administration. Keep an eye out for Simon’s email requesting what is owed by airlines.

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MINUTES 5. CASA INDUSTRY UPDATE

Mr Jason Rainbird, Section Manager CASA, provided an overview of current activities at CASA.

• ANAA Staffing Update o Branch Manager Air Navigation, Airspace & Aerodromes – Andrew Sparrow o Manager, Aerodromes – Jason Rainbird o Aerodrome Team Leaders – Team 1 Joe Hain and Team 2 Iain Lobegeier o Aerodrome Inspector Team 1: ➢ Melbourne Office – Brad Sinclair and TBA ➢ Sydney Office – Iain Bailey ➢ Perth Office – Mark Bucksey o Aerodrome Inspector Team 2: ➢ Brisbane Office – Russell Dwyer (retiring 1 May 2020), Graham Oehlerich, Daniel Eatock and Marta Benedek ➢ Sydney Office – Slavica Despotovic ➢ Cairns Office – Scott Whiting o Aerodrome Specialists/Development Assessment: ➢ Canberra – Matthew Windebank, David Alder and Dilip Mathew ➢ Melbourne – Tony Aiezza

• Correspondence with CASA o For aerodrome manual updates, method of working plans (MOWPs), technical reports and request for regulatory services (approvals and exemptions) email [email protected] o For ongoing, business as usual, discussions email the appropriate aerodrome inspector. o For obstacle assessment for federal leased aerodromes email [email protected]

• Change Management o What is the change management process? ➢ Forward planning to avoid problems. ➢ Changes to processes, infrastructure etc. ➢ Ensure key stakeholders are involved in the process. ➢ Undertake risk assessments. ➢ Review accountabilities, and responsibilities. ➢ Identify whether MOS standards are being met. ➢ Involve CASA early if you identify MOS standard issues. o ANSP / Aerodrome Communication: ➢ Upgraded airfield lighting control system put into operation without the ANSP commissioning work being completed. This included user acceptance testing, ATC training and facilities management actions. ➢ Failure of airport SMS and ANSP processes. A self-reported deficiency was submitted. ➢ A passenger terminal roof repair following storm damage resulted in ATC losing line of sight to portion of airport movement area. ➢ Failure of airport operator to consult with ANSP on potential effect of the proposed construction on airway facilities – breach of Part 139.245 CASR (Chap 11.1.4.3 (a) & (c) Part 139 MOS).

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• MOS Part 139 Transition and Preparation o Key Milestones ➢ CASR Part 139 Regulations Amendment Instrument: ▪ Made 21 February 2019 and published on legislation.gov.au. ▪ Originally proposed to commence 22 August 2020. ▪ Then changed to commence 13 August 2020, so as to correspond with AIRAC date. ▪ Thus 130+ registered aerodromes can be published in AIP-ERSA as certified effective 13 August 2020. ▪ Certified aerodromes will now have until 13 May 2021 to submit their updated aerodrome manuals. ▪ Registered aerodromes will now have until 13 May 2022 able to submit their new aerodrome manuals. ▪ Due to Covid-19 impacts, major international airports who need to have an Annex 19 Appendix 2 compliant SMS, including management commitment, safety policy, objectives and risk management will now have until 13 November 2021. ▪ If you are one of the few registered aerodromes that is likely to reach the passenger or aircraft number triggers, you will now have until 13 November 2022 to develop an SMS, risk management plans, aerodrome emergency plans and exercises or wildlife hazard management plans and conduct an aerodrome technical inspection unless a safety inspection has been conducted in the year prior to 13 August 2020, in which case, they will have until 13 November 2021. ➢ Manual Authoring and Assessment Tool (MAAT): ▪ Aerodrome manual development tool. ▪ Use is not compulsory. ▪ Draft undergoing final development. ▪ Expected to be released to industry end May 2020. ➢ Advisory Circulars (AC): ▪ AC strategy developed. ▪ New AC numbering system approved. ▪ To be progressively released over next 12 months. o Transition Strategy ➢ Key policy themes: ▪ Transition Methodology: - Deeming of existing certified and registered aerodromes and - Assessment of compliance during transition (in conjunction with surveillance). ▪ Single commencement date for the MOS and regulation, however, regulatory requirements with significant impact will be managed (delayed commencement) through transitionals. o Existing Registered Aerodromes: ▪ Most provisions are effective at commencement. ▪ Transition period planned after commencement for aerodrome manual. ▪ Transition period (if required) for RMP/SMS, emergency planning, wildlife hazard management and technical inspections. o Certified Aerodrome Matrix – MOS Part 139 post 13 August 2020:

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o Consequential, Application, Transitional and Savings (CATS) provisions: ▪ Bring forward commencement date to 13 August 2020, rather than 22 August 2020. ▪ Bring forward chapter 8 visual aids standards, and Chapter 9 as pertains to inset edge lights. ▪ Became effective 24 March 2020. o Existing Certified Aerodromes: ▪ Aerodrome operators who started construction work in relation to an aerodrome facility before 6 September 2019 and work has continued after 6 September 2019. ▪ Aerodrome operators who, before 6 September 2019, had a funding or building approval to carry out construction work and the construction work had not started before 6 September 2019. ▪ Aerodrome operators who, before 6 September 2019, had applied for a funding or building approval to carry out construction work and the application was not finally determined on 6 September 2019. ▪ Aerodrome operators who had started construction work before 6 September 2019 would have to demonstrate to CASA, before 13 August 2020, that the construction work is intended to be completed no later than 13 August 2021. ▪ Aerodrome operators who had not started construction before 6 September 2019 would have to demonstrate to CASA, before 13 August 2020, that the construction work is intended to begin no later than 13 August 2021 and intended to be completed no later than 13 August 2022. o Surveillance Activity – 2020/21 ▪ Currently undertake surveillance activities on 120+ aerodromes per annum. ▪ 2020/21 surveillance activity under review, Group A aerodromes to continue as is. ▪ Support of transition activity includes AOM reviews requires potential resource reallocation. o Implementation Artefacts o Training Package 1 released. o Topics include how to transition to the new rules, how to create your aerodrome manual and 8

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grandfathered facilities. o Can be found at AviationWorx. o Another three packages to be released. o Further information, guidance and support ➢ Submit a question to our new project mailbox [email protected] ➢ Consider the guidance material (under draft) ➢ Clarify requirements with your Aerodrome Inspector

6. AROUND THE TARMACS – Airport and Corporate Members

Members provided a brief update on their operations, projects, any challenges or points of interest from their respective Airports:

Jenny Kox – Experiencing around 80% reduction but one of the busiest major airports in Australia, mainly due to FIFO workers. Experiencing social distancing challenges. Airport housing additional aircraft. Terminal 2 is very busy, terminal 1 quieter because Virgin are not currently operating. Some international flights still coming in, with occasional repatriation and freight flights. Terminal 3 is mostly business as usual, but with some reduction on hours. Airport is now like tent city as FIFO are conducting health testing on-site prior to travel to worksite.

Alex Morabito – Marshall Day Acoustics Thanks for being a part of AAA. Marshall Day provides a noise and vibration service, terminal design, system design, modelling and monitoring work for all of Australia. Our recent projects have been a noise assessment in a small airport in Victoria, currently we are working on an acoustic design project including training camp terminals. Interesting items is the pending release of an Airservices re-tender consulting and modelling solution, assisting defence air 35s and air hornets.

Amol Virkar – Karratha Airport There has been a decline in flights with 60% still operational on alternate weeks, trying to manage social distancing issues, majority of the flights are charter supporting resource companies. RPT flights x 4 with Virgin and . There have been restrictions on-board with full flights. Airport working on all other activities that were on hold, received help from other city employees. Working with airlines to get what is owing on fees.

Andrew Frees – City of Greater Geraldton / Geraldton Airport Speaking on behalf of Desmond Hill, Airport Manager, we have had reduced flights and are now experiencing the impact of Virgin ceasing flights. Qantas has not paid their last invoice and we have no communications from them. We are working through the tender process to acquire the body scanner. In December 2019 we finished a major project and are now doing closure works.

Anthony Cicuttini – Redwater Consulting Group Redwater Consulting Group is an aviation economics and strategy consultancy. Most of our work currently comes from overseas. We are working with Lombok Airport at the moment and have projects in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, however COVID-19 has grounded myself at home. Redwater is also working with the Airport Council International on their COVID-19 task force. The group consists of 35 airports and business partners looking at the impacts of the crisis, operational measures being 9

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Ben Wilson – Marshall Day Acoustics As per Alex’s report, Marshall also performs historical work in WA and airport building projects.

Brendon Woodbrook – Shire of Ashburton Onslow Airport Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Brett Mottolini – Fulton Hogan The design and construction for Sunrise Dam airport completed in February. Enrichment works being conducted with our RAAF maintenance contract at . Fulton Hogan is beginning a focus with the Department of Defence with the Cocos Island Project. Perth Airport works still progressing, completion June. Our essential services have been busy, social distancing occurring and individuals driving their vehicles only.

Daan van Vroonhoven - Securitas Transport Aviation Security Currently in middle of two security tenders that understandably have now been put on hold. Our business is 90% non-aviation and performing like normal, as such we are still financially healthy and stable. Securitas is a global company with aviation practices in 36 countries at over 250 airports. Currently designing COVID-19 safe security check points knowing that even after recovery the new normal will likely have a lasting impact on our industry.

Darryl Evans – Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Airport construction underway at two locations in Pilbara – Eliwana due for certification in May and iron Bridge in Oct 20. Have a scheduled asphalt overlay at Solomon airport, a fog spray and overlay at Christmas Creek later in the year. Fortescue are continuing to deal with isolation processes and roster changes but coping well.

David McNeil - Securitas Transport Aviation Security Securitas are continuing with their global foot print and bringing back learnings to develop secure check points.

David Russell – City of Busselton We have a new arrivals hall. All terminal expansions are completed and we are ready for the RPT service – this did not commence due to COVID-19. Airport has a category three screening process and the code 4 runway is now in place. Jet A1 fuelling is now operational. We have had some FIFO closed charter changes - extra resource companies using our aerodrome. There have been many impacts to our revenue streams.

Eva Studniarczuk – Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

George Christianson – Shire of East Pilbara COVID-19: • Consistent with all ports Newman has initiated distancing protocols which include the following: • Staging all departing passengers through five external (of the passenger terminal) waiting areas from where passengers are called forward for their respective flights; • Staging of passengers to reduce the numbers in the departures lounge to 50% of its capacity i.e. 10

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120 PAX; • Staggering the arrival of buses from mine sites where possible to avoid an excess of passengers turning up for flights that may not depart for several hours; • Shire staff are controlling the call-up of waiting passenger and conducting a head count upon entry into the departures lounge; • Shire staff have been posted to several locations throughout the airport to assist and guide passengers to their respective staging areas and remind them of distancing protocols; • Markings placed on the floor at queuing points at 1.5m intervals for passengers to distance themselves from each other; • PA announcements and TV drop down notifications advising passengers of the distancing protocols and COVID-19 precautionary measures; • Signage placed on every second seat in the departures lounge reminding passengers of the distancing protocols; • Signage placed around the airport reminding passengers of COVID-19 precautionary measures; • Shire staff are distributing hand sanitiser to customers upon entry to the terminal; • Cleaning services have been increased as part of COVID-19 preventative measures.

At the commencement of the Covid-19 pandemic BHP had scheduled their mine maintenance shutdowns (commencing late March) which is supported by approximately 20 charters (Alliance) per week bringing in the contractors. This together with our usual 50 RPT flights per week brought the total to 70 flights per week. However, in the weeks that followed after the shutdowns most RPT flights had been cancelled and replaced by charter aircraft through Qantas and Virgin Australia. Timings for these charter flights can change or be cancelled at short notice. This week we have four RPT flights and 19 charter flights scheduled.

With the cooperation of the screening service provider the rostering of screeners has been modified to a more flexible arrangement to meet demand in a dynamic and ever changing environment. All aircraft continue to be screened in accordance with our TSP i.e. RPT, open and closed charter aircraft >20T to meet the daily flight schedule.

Newman is strategically placed to support the iron ore mining industry hence the continuation of steady numbers of aircraft in support of FIFO mine workers from/to Perth. There have been no reported cases of the virus in Newman.

From a financial perspective it is unclear how fees and charges will be dealt with respect to Government rebate schemes for airlines and airport operators. Weekly teleconferences with the Department of Home Affairs – Infrastructure have provided some information on events including Government rebate schemes to offset airport costs. It is my understanding that airlines are to be charged as per their respective agreements with airports whereby airlines will receive a Government rebate once airports are paid by airlines for charges such as screening fees. The Shire awaits clarification of the details of the Government assistance packages for industry and airports.

All Shire staff continue to work from the airport office and there has been no impact to the delivery of airport services as a result of the corona virus thus far. I hope that continues to be the case.

Projects: • Aerodrome lighting upgrade currently in the design phase and will go to tender for the construct

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phase FY20/21; • Security screening equipment – tender for body scanner and new passenger and cabin baggage X-ray has been awarded to be operational by 31 December 2020; • Newman has been trialling a thunderstorm/lightning warning system for introduction next summer.

Jennifer May – City of Busselton Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Jill Brix – Avisure We can assist with desktop reviews for airports in WA for their manual suite or create them for new airports. Like others, our civil airport and airline business partners have been the hardest hit which has had a flow on effect. Please note that wildlife is also adapting to the change in operations, so it was pleasing to hear that airports are keeping their staff on the airfield.

Joanne Monaghan – Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport • Operations at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport are as normal. RPT flights have reduced to 4 per week – 2 Virgin and 2 Qantas. However, we have approximately 10 closed charters for FIFO workers, 4 Chartair flights per week and other ad hoc charters coming and going. • Passenger numbers decreased by over 20% for March from the same time last year, however, the landings for the same period remained relatively the same. • All airport staff are currently working, however, our contractors have reduced significantly including our ground handlers, check-in staff, screeners and cleaners. • We have implemented many changes in the terminal as a result of covid-19 including hygiene and social-distancing posters, sanitiser dispensers, social distancing markings, seating taped off or removed, PA announcements etc. Some relief for leases has been provided by the City but other than that no discounts for other income generators has been forthcoming such as advertisers or hire car companies. • Our RFT for the body scanner will be advertised late May for procurement early July 2020. We currently envision no delays with procurement but will be prepared to apply for an extension with the department if need be. We are also working with our IT department for a CCTV upgrade and hope this will occur in the next few months. • We are also working to move our FIFO bus parking area from across the front of the terminal down to the overflow parking area to reduce the safety and security hazard of too many vehicles and pedestrian movement near front of house. • Airservices have scoped the airport for an air rescue and firefighting service as our passenger numbers are predicted to be at 350,000 in 5 years’ time. Passenger numbers for 2018/2019 were over 300,000. • Darryl Tonkin, airport manager, has resigned and will finish up end May 2020. Mr Brian Joiner from Whitsundays Airport has accepted the position of airport manager and will commence in May 2020.

Kassem Seedat – Aviation Projects Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Kate Johnson – Aerodrome Management Services PL AMS operate 10 airports that service FIFOs operations, all are adapting to COVID-19 changes. Have given

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Keith Tonkin – Aviation Projects Aviation Projects noted that it continues to service Western Australian airports by providing aviation safety, planning and development and strategic commercial advisory services. We also look forward to the commencement of Jetstar services at Busselton , as the culmination of nearly nine years’ involvement in the planning and development of the airport towards this significant outcome.

Kevin Smith – Jandakot Airport Holdings Been very busy the last 18 months. Have extended the cross runway 12/30 along with building a new taxiway K - this enabled the opening of a new aviation precinct to the south of runway 12/30.

With the runway extension we had to upgrade the runway lights due to compliance spacing so a decision was made to replace the whole airport system with LED lighting. Instead of replacing lights in sections we decided to install the new system in parallel with the old so that at the end we could switch off the old system and switch on the new.

Whilst the contractors were on site we decided to take the opportunity to do other works as well so at the same time as the runway extension and lighting upgrade we built new aprons for RFDS PC24 and for the water bombers, and we also overlayed our Northern and Central aprons.

Aircraft movements have been down 50%. Two major training schools have stopped training; aerodrome fairly busy considering. Our team of five AROs are in separate offices, they don’t come into contact with each other. In general, all okay, been using zoom meetings.

Kylie Smith - Aerodrome Management Services PL Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Leonie Richards – City of Greater Geraldton / Geraldton Airport Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided. See report provided by Andrew Freers.

Luis Newman – Glidepath Australia Pty Ltd Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Nicholas Kleinig – Esperance Airport Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided. See report provided by Scott MacKenzie.

Nick Hawley – GHD GHD Aviation have a diversified business model and are keeping busy. Larger capital city airport projects generally on hold, but resource sector business busy. Our work includes several projects with FMG keeping our Aviation and Pavements teams busy. Work at Perth airport includes maintenance overlay work. GHD also working with Fulton Hogan on Defence projects and have recently picked up a 13

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Nicole Hardy – Jandakot Airport Holdings Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided. See report provided by Kevin Smith.

Nigel Archibald – Bunbury Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided.

Rod Evans and Victoria Shorter - Port Hedland International Airport 50% down on pax but are experiencing 40 flights per week with 18 in one day. Have lost international flights. Using international lounge for social distancing. Airport bar and café closed, hire cars companies left terminal. Prior to COVID-19, state government COAG to come to Port Headland – now delayed. Have completed airside overlay. The $2.2million lighting upgrade is also completed. The $12million landside project has started. It’s 40 degrees today and also my birthday today, thanks for all the well wishes.

Scott Mackenzie – Shire of Esperance We are similar to most other council owned airport. REX terminated agreement regarding landing fees and also asked for a waiver for other fees. Passenger numbers have decreased 92%, this has been a big impact operationally. We have reduced landing fees. Our flights are down to four a week down from 19, we have reduced capacity and usage, however, business as normal and are adapting to new normal.

Shane Morup – Aerodrome Management Services PL Unable to provide a response due to technical difficulties / no report provided. See report from Kate Johnstone.

Stephen Inouye - Veritas Working from home and periodically going to office. Note the recent announcement from AMS re ASIC arrangements during COVID-19 giving airports the ability to store ASICs from participants.

Tracey Baxter – JJ Ryan Consulting JJ Ryan team have had a seamless transition to working from home. We are currently working on a few projects in WA including masterplans and AGL design. Elsewhere we are working on pavement assessment and design, downwash and solar assessments. We are also working on a software product to streamline obstacle assessments called Airspace Lab.

7. FINAL COMMENTS AND MEETING CLOSE

The chairman Ms Jenny Kox provided thanks to the following: • Ms Samantha Leighton for the AAA update • Mr Jason Rainbird for the CASA industry update. • Ms Erin Livingston, Mr Amol Virkar, Ms Joanne Monaghan and the team at AAA for assisting with the preparation and execution of today’s webinar. • Everyone for their very open sharing of information from their airports and businesses. Thanks also to our event sponsors: • Smiths Detection - AAA premier divisional meeting partner.

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Today’s webinar was a very different meeting for the AAA WA division. I wish we could have all been together in Port Hedland to have a ‘good old’ chat. The upside to not being at Port Hedland is more than members who normally couldn’t attend a meeting have joined us today.

Thanks to Simon Bourke and Joeley Pettit who are leaving the AAA; you both have been a fantastic part of the AAA and on behalf the AAA WA division, we wish you all the very best.

There will be no National Conference this year due to the implications of COVID-19. We (the Board) felt that funding for members to attend would be subjected to reduced budgets. The Pavements & Lighting Forum in 2021 will most likely be the next opportunity to catch up. The AAA National AGM will still go ahead, and details will be communicated when determined.

Make sure listen to Airport Chat series (links to the latest chat are in the AAA Airport Alert) and sign up to the Airport Exchange sessions each week to share any stories you may have. Remember, the AAA and I are always here, so reach out if you need any assistance.

Ms Leighton thanked all for enduring the technical difficulties during the webinar and advised to please answer the survey the AAA will be emailing out to all attendees regarding the meeting.

In conclusion Ms Kox again thanked all for attending.

Meeting closed at 12.00 midday.

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