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Remote Aerodrome Inspection Program

This program provides aerodrome safety inspection services and technical advice to remote northern Australian indigenous communities that rely on air services.

It was initiated as part of the Australian Government's response to recommendations contained in the Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Normally, aerodrome inspections of this type would be the responsibility of the aerodrome owner/operator. However, they require specialised technical expertise not readily available in remote communities. The Commonwealth-funded service is seen as a practical way of assisting remote communities heavily reliant on air services.