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FFS Tommy Boy, just when I thought my day/night couldn't get any worse;

"The Australian Aviation Associations Forum (TAAAF) has announced that a new Honorary Chair of the Forum has been appointed. Mr Greg Russell was unanimously endorsed by Forum members and brings a  strong background in management, aviation services and knowledge of the agencies involved in the regulation of aviation in Australia".

A unanimous vote? Are you feckin serious? What, has Russell got photos of all those who endorsed him in compromising photos with Angora goats, alter boys and marsupials? Russell rates equal alongside Sir Anus and Staib when it comes to 'piss and wind'. He is the epitome of an Easter egg - crack it open and there is nothing inside!!!

P_666 hangs his head in shame as he laments what a circus full of freaks Australia has become.

Agree Gobbles what a Circus... However if you cast your mind back to 2010-12 on the UP I seem to recall we made many jokes about Albo's Big Top and circus clowns...

Pity really that Paywave Russell has stolen the limelight on the AAAF presser, as it kind of detracts from the real announcement ie 'TAAAF Communique'

So take two, this time from Hitch but minus the Paywave Russell announcement...

 


Former Airservices boss Greg Russell has been appointed Honorary Chairman of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum. (Airservices Australia)


Former Airservices Boss takes over TAAAF Chair
23 Jul 2015

.....TAAAF members also met with CASA Director of Aviation Safety Mark Skidmore in Canberra to discuss aviation safety and regulation, issuing a statement of support for the future of the regulator.

"The Forum strongly supported the new direction of CASA," the statement said, "and especially the new focus from the Board and the DAS on risk management and cost impacts of regulation in accordance with the Government’s red tape reduction principles.

"The Forum encouraged the CASA executive to continue its drive towards improved industry consultation and cooperation and offered whatever assistance and support CASA needed to make this clearly difficult cultural transition."

Among many issues discussed, TAAAF strongly urged CASA to take some immediate actions including:

• Deferring CAO 48.1 on flight and duty times
  
  
• Addressing the new costs imposed on flying schools by CASR Parts 141 and 142
  
  
• Simplifying the controversial Part 61 on licensing
  
  
• Simplifying maintenance requirements for small aircraft
  
  
• Removing high costs such as the need for CASA to access aircraft types already approved by overseas agencies.
  
  

TAAAF is a group of aviation peak bodies that works together to advance the cause of aviation in Australia, in particular to make sure aviation presents a united voice when dealing with the government and regulators.

   
Hmm..don't think that helps, the smirk on PR's face just smacks of trough-swiller :



MTF...P2