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SYDNEY AIRPORT CURFEW DISPENSATION REPORT #08/20

APPROVED DISPENSATIONS

INDIVIDUAL DISPENSATION DETAILS FOR PERIOD: 17/06/2020 — 27/08/2020

DETAILS OF DISPENSATION

Date: Aircraft: Registration: Operator: Operation:

Thursday, 2 July 2020 A350 A7-ANH Qatar Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Qatar Airways (QR909) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to disembarkation delays with the incoming aircraft and strict Border Force quarantine requirements. During disembarkation, one passenger required medical assistance, which meant certain protocols were required for disembarkation of passengers. QR909 had 268 passengers and 20 crew on board. Dispensation was granted to depart no later than 11:40pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:25pm local time.

Approved: Yes

Reasons for Approval: The Delegate was satisfied that exceptional circumstances existed for issue of a curfew dispensation.



Friday, 3 July 2020 A350 A7-ANL Qatar Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Qatar Airways (QR909) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to disembarkation delays with the incoming aircraft and strict Border Force quarantine requirements, which meant certain protocols were required for disembarkation of passengers. QR909 had 228 passengers and 20 crew on board. Dispensation was granted to depart no later than 11:30pm local time. A further dispensation was granted to depart no later than 11:59pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:52pm local time.

Approved: Yes




Friday, 10 July 2020 B737, A321 VH-XML, VH-XMR, VH-XMB, VH-XMO, VH-XNH, VH-ULD, VH-VLI Qantas (Freight) Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the movement of freight led to a request by Qantas to operate freight only flights using Chapter 4 compliant aircraft (B737F and A321 aircraft) as a replacement for BAe146 aircraft. A dispensation was granted for aircraft to be operated for freight only purposes during the curfew period at Sydney Airport from 13 July to 31 August 2020.

Approved: Yes




Friday, 10 July 2020 B737F ZK-TLJ, ZK-JTQ, ZK-TLK, ZK-TLL, ZK-TLE Toll Aviation Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the movement of freight led to a request by Toll to operate freight only flights using Chapter 4 compliant aircraft (B737F aircraft) A dispensation was granted for twelve total take-offs or landings per week during the period 13 July 2020 to 31 August 2020.

Approved: Yes




Monday, 13 July 2020 BAe146 VH- SFW, VH-SFV and VH-SIF Qantas (Freight) Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Following the decision of Virgin Australia's administrators to cease domestic overnight freight services on 8 May due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qantas requested dispensation to operate under a wet lease arrangement with Pionair (who operated the BaEl46 services on behalf of Virgin until 8 May 2020). A dispensation was granted for 13 total take-offs or landings per week during the period 13 July 2020 to 31 August 2020.

Approved: Yes




Sunday, 26 July 2020 A3 50 A7-ANF Qatar Airways Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Qatar Airways (QR909) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to incoming disembarkation delays and Border Force quarantine requirements. While the aircraft was being boarded and refuelled a technical problem was found. QR909 had 198 passengers, including 1 infant, and 20 crew on board. Dispensation was granted to depart no later than 11:20pm local time. A further dispensation was granted for 11:30pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:21pm local time.

Approved: Yes




Tuesday, 28 July 2020 A350 A7-ANE Qatar Airways Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Qatar Airways (QR909) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to incoming disembarkation delays and Border Force quarantine requirements. While the aircraft was being boarded and refuelled a technical problem was found. QR909 had 206 passengers, including 4 infants, and 10 crew on board. Dispensation was granted to depart no later than 11:15pm local time. A further dispensation was granted for 11:40pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:23pm local time.

Approved: Yes




Tuesday, 28 July 2020 B767 VH- EFR Qantas Airways Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Qantas Airways (QF6523) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to ground handling issues experienced at the airport. The aircraft was carrying express freight, medical supplies and time critical perishable items. Dispensation was granted to 11:40pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:28pm local time.

Approved: Yes




Friday, 7 August 2020 Fokker 70 VH- QQW Alliance Airlines Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Alliance Airlines (QQ3392) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to biosecurity protocols required to be applied to the flight prior to departure. A dispensation was granted for take-off no later than 11:40pm local time. This was further extended to 11:55pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:53pm local time.

Approved: Yes


DETAILS OF DISPENSATION Date: Thursday, 13 August 2020 Aircraft: Fokker 70 Registration: VH- QQW Operator: Alliance Airlines Operation: Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Alliance Airlines (QQ3392) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to biosecurity protocols required to be applied to the flight prior to departure. A dispensation was granted for take-off no later than 11:20pm local time. This was further extended to 11:30pm local time. The aircraft departed at 11:20pm local time.

Approved: Yes



Date: Monday, 24 August 2020 Aircraft: B737, A321 Registration: VH-XML, VH-XMR, VH-XMB, VH-XMO, VH-XNH, VH-ULD, VH-VLI Operator: Qantas (Freight) Operation: Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the movement of freight led to a request by Qantas to operate freight only flights using Chapter 4 compliant aircraft (B737F and A321 aircraft) as a replacement for BAe146 aircraft. A dispensation was granted for 16 total take-offs or landings per week during the period 1 September to 24 October 2020.

Approved: Yes



Date: Monday, 24 August 2020 Aircraft: B737F Registration: ZK-TLJ, ZK-JTQ, ZK-TLK, ZK-TLL, ZK-TLE, ZK-FXJ Operator: Toll Aviation Operation: Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the movement of freight led to a request by Toll to operate freight only flights using Chapter 4 compliant aircraft (B737F aircraft). A dispensation was granted for 12 total take-offs or landings per week during the period 1 September to 24 October 2020.

Approved: Yes




Monday, 24 August 2020 BAe146 VH- SFW, VH-SFV and VH-SIF Qantas (Freight) Arrival and Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Following the decision of Virgin Australia's administrators to cease domestic overnight freight services on 8 May due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qantas requested dispensation to operate under a wet lease arrangement with Pionair (who operated the BaE146 services on behalf of Virgin until 8 May 2020). A dispensation was granted for 13 total take-offs or landings per week during the period 1 September to 24 October 2020.

Approved: Yes


SYDNEY AIRPORT CURFEW DISPENSATION REPORT #08/20

DISPENSATION REQUESTS REFUSED

INDIVIDUAL DISPENSATION DETAILS FOR PERIOD: 11/07/2020— 27/08/2020


Date: Saturday, 11 July 2020 Aircraft: Fokker 70 Registration: VH-NKU Operator: Alliance Airlines Operation: Arrival

Circumstances Leading to Request: Alliance Airlines (QQ3399) was scheduled to land at Bankstown Airport from Brisbane. Bankstown Airport was unable to accommodate the landing for safety reasons and Sydney Airport was designated as an alternate. Alliance requested to land at Sydney prior to 1:20am. There were nil passengers on board the flight. The request for dispensation was refused.

Approved: No

Reasons for not granting Dispensation: The Delegate was not satisfied that exceptional circumstances existed.


Date: Saturday, 8 August 2020 Aircraft: B777F Registration: N77-4CK Operator: Kalitta Air Operation: Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Kalitta Air (flight K4232) was delayed departing Sydney Airport due to a delay on a previous leg. The aircraft turn-around time in Sydney meant the aircraft would depart Sydney Airport at 1:00am on 9 August 2020. The request for dispensation was refused.

Approved: No



Date: Monday, 10 August 2020 Aircraft: MD-11 Registration: N61-4FE Operator: Federal Express Operation: Departure

Circumstances Leading to Request: Federal Express flight FX9177 (Sydney to Guangzhou) experienced a delay in departing Sydney Airport. Whilst waiting clearance from airline headquarters overseas a dispensation was requested to depart after 11pm. The flight was considered a repositioning flight. The request for dispensation was refused. The aircraft departed before curfew at 10:49pm.

Approved: No


DISPENSATION REPORT — OTHER CURFEW AIRPORTS #08/20

INDIVIDUAL DISPENSATION DETAILS FOR PERIOD: 17/06/2020 — 27/08/2020

There were no applications for Adelaide Airport during this period.

There were no applications for Gold Coast Airport during this period.

There were no applications for Essendon Fields Airport during this period.

sydney airport curfew dispensation report #08/20 … · details of dispensation date: saturday, 8...

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