Update: QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 turboprop aircraft will start using the existing RNP-AR flightpaths into Canberra Airport from 14 July 2022.

Following the consultation period, we have considered the response to the information we provided, including discussions held with the Canberra Airport Community Aviation Consultative Group (CACG), access to the information on our Engage Airservices page and the limited feedback received on the proposed change. Based on this, we believe the use of the existing RNP-AR approach by turboprop aircraft, in addition to the current jet aircraft, is not of significant concern to the community.

Given the potential benefits of the use of the RNP-AR approach for the Jerrabomberra and Fernleigh Park communities and industry, we have identified an opportunity to implement the proposed change to flight path use at Canberra Airport from 14 July 2022, which is earlier than our previous advice.