
OFFICIAL
Office of General Counsel
Ref: FOI 24-55
GPO Box 367
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
www.airservicesaustralia.com
16 July 2024
ABN 59 698 720 886
Andrew Terhorst
Via email:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Dear Andrew
Acknowledgement of FOI request
I refer to your email sent on 10 July 2024, requesting access to documents under the
Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth) (
FOI Act). Your request is as follows:
On 4 July at approximately 21:22, Flight QF997 from Sydney breached the NAP. I seek a
complete transcript of the communication between Hobart ATC and the pilot of QF997. I
want to understand why Flight QF997 used the Runway 30 RNP-AR short track when it
should have used the Runway 30 RNAV longer track. The excuse that QF997 followed the
short track for "operational reasons" without specifying the reason is unacceptable.
There is a 30-day statutory period for processing your request. You should therefore expect a decision
from us by
9 August 2024. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult any third
parties
and/or impose a charge for processing your request. However, you wil be notified if this
occurs.
If you require further assistance, please contact
xxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
Yours sincerely
Saira Khan
Authorised FOI Decision Maker
[9545086:44316842_1]
OFFICIAL