Tiger Airways allowed to take to the skies again

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MELBOURNE: Singapore-owned Tiger Airways Australia has been cleared to resume flights, about six weeks after it was grounded by the air safety regulator.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) aviation safety director John McCormick announced the lifting of the suspension with immediate effect, in Brisbane today.

The Australian Associated Press quoted McCormick as saying that a new set of conditions had been imposed on the airline.

The conditions cover pilot training and proficiency, pilot rostering and fatigue management, currency and revision of operational manuals, improved change-management processes and amendments to its safety management system.

CASA grounded the airline on July 1, citing concerns over pilot training, safety management and its overall safety systems.

The grounding also followed two incidents where Tiger pilots flew too low into Melbourne airports in June.

“Tiger Airways has co-operated with CASA’s investigation and provided all the relevant documentation. The airline can resume operations at a date and time of its choosing,” McCormick told reporters.

He said CASA would ensure Tiger Airways met the strict conditions.

The number of sectors Tiger Airways may fly is initially limited to a maximum of 18 a day in August. Increased operations after August will be subject to CASA approval. – Bernama