1. Developing a collaborative approach The Australian Way
David Wiman Secretary AAWHG

2. History and Purpose 2003 May
In May 2003 The Australasian Aviation Ground Safety Council, ATSB & CASA agreed that a national group was required in order to address aviation wildlife hazard safety issues.

3. History and Purpose 2003 Dec
In Dec 2003 The Foundation meeting included CASA, ATSB, Australasian Aviation Ground Safety Council, - Airports Association, Airservices, Virgin & Dept of Defence

4. Formal Recognition
2010 July
Formally recognised as the primary aviation wildlife hazard management reference body in Australia
In July 2010, the secretary of the Dept of Infrastructure formally recognised the AAWHG as the primary aviation wildlife hazard management reference body in Australia.

5. 2016 Membership
Major Airport Operators (currently BAC) Airservices, AusALPA, AAA, Australian Museum,
ATSB, CASA, Defence, Dof IRD, Regional Aviaiton Ass of Aus (RAAA), Wildlife Consultancy Providers (Avisure and Naturecall)
Airlines – Qantas, virgin, jetstar

6. 2016 Executive
Major Airport Operators (currently BAC) Airservices, AusALPA, AAA, Australian Museum,
ATSB, CASA, Defence, Dep of IRD, Regional Aviaiton Ass of Aus (RAAA), Wildlife Consultancy Providers (Avisure and Naturecall)

7. ATSB Investigation AO – 2013-212
On 21 November 2013, after a flight from Singapore, an Airbus A330, landed at Brisbane airport and was taxied to the terminal. Approximately 2 hours later, the aircraft was pushed-back from the gate for the return flight to Singapore. The captain rejected the initial take-off attempt after observing an airspeed indication failure on his display. The aircraft taxied back to the terminal where troubleshooting was carried out, before being released back into service. During the second take-off roll, the crew became aware of an airspeed discrepancy after the V1 decision speed and the take-off was continued. Once airborne, the crew declared a MAYDAY and decided to return to Brisbane where an overweight landing was carried out

8. Quantify the Risk to Safety of Flight?

9. Photo taken by Engineer 29/03/2015.
Approximately 10 mins after aircraft arrival.

10. Actions Taken NOTAM raised Preliminary investigation report
Stakeholder awareness meetings
Increased pest inspections to fortnightly
Mud wasp issue presented at various forums including LRST, Airside Safety Committee & WWG.
Increased pest inspections to weekly including GA precinct.

11. Actions Taken Weekly wasp nesting activity updates to stakeholders
Mud wasp pilot study
Full Mud wasp research study
Qantas elects for mandatory pitot cover policy for all affected transiting/long stay aircraft.