6Functions related to providing air traffic services

#### 6 Functions related to providing air traffic services In providing air traffic services, AA has the following functions: (a) to facilitate the safe and efficient conduct of aircraft flights; (b) to facilitate the safe movement of aircraft on the manoeuvring areas of aerodromes; (c) to facilitate and maintain a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic; (d) to provide advice and information that is necessary for the safe and efficient conduct of flights; (e) to notify appropriate organisations about aircraft known to be, or believed to be, in need of search and rescue aid, and to appropriately assist those organisations. > Note 1: AA must perform its functions in accordance with the Act, including in a manner that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the Chicago Convention—see section 9 of the Act. > Note 2: Under Part 172 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, any air traffic service provided by AA as an ATS provider must be in accordance with the requirements of that Part and the Manual of Standards for that Part.