Industry responds to Airservices’ cut in charges

Airservices’ recent decision to cut aviation charges by 2 per cent has been commended by Regional Express (Rex) Airlines and the Regional Aviation Association of Australia.

“In the 17 years that Rex has been in existence, I have never seen another case where a government body (indeed even any corporation) actually becomes more productive and returns savings to its stakeholders,” Rex Executive Chairman Lim Kim Hai said.

“The Airservices board and management should be highly commended for their enlightened and efficient management of assets that are contributing to the aviation community in Australia”.

RAAA CEO Mike Higgins also welcomed the move.

“We commend this fantastic initiative and outcome and recommend all government agencies follow this example,” he said.

Aviation charges will be cut by two per cent next month following a price freeze in 2015 and the consolidation of an efficiency program at Airservices for the non-operational divisions of the organisation.

The program, which quarantined air traffic control and aviation rescue and fire-fighting services, delivered savings of more than $170 million, creating the headroom to reduce charges for the first time. The price cut will result in multi-million dollar savings for Australia’s airlines and aviation industry.

Posted on: June 25, 2019

More news
Related topics

Airservices provides safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry.

Airservices Australia Releases February Australian Aviation Network Overview 

Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for February 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by […]

Airservices Australia welcomes new Board members

I am pleased to welcome Susan Ferrier and Douglas Bain as the newest members of the Airservices Australia Board, following their appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. These appointments ensure Airservices remains guided by experienced leadership and expertise, as we continue the critical role of managing the nation’s airspace […]

Airservices Australia partners with Melbourne Airport and Air India to celebrate International Women’s Day

Airservices Australia, Melbourne Airport and Air India have jointly honoured International Women’s Day with an international, cross-continental celebration of women in the air, on the ground and over the airwaves. Air India crewed last night’s inbound AI308 service from Delhi and outbound AI309 flight back to India with entirely female crews in both the flight […]

Airservices Australia Releases January Australian Aviation Network Overview 

Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for January 2025. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by […]