Virgin Australia Airlines did not require ATR flight crews to complete the Before take-off procedure prior to reporting ‘ready’ to air traffic control. This increased the risk of flight crews completing this procedure while entering the runway, diverting their attention to checklist items at a time when monitoring and verifying was critical.
Due to the cessation of ATR72 operations by Virgin Australia Airlines, the ATSB has closed this safety issue as it is no longer relevant.
Virgin Australia Airlines reported that all ATR72 operations have ceased due to the coronavirus pandemic and a subsequent organisational restructure.
Virgin Australia Airlines reported that all ATR72 operations have ceased due to the coronavirus pandemic and a subsequent organisational restructure.
Advice of the cessation of ATR72 operations.
Due to coronavirus pandemic and subdequent organisational restructure, the ATR72 operations have ceased. Therefore, any safety issues will be closed as 'no longer relevant'.
