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Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program Round 2

Overview

The objective of the Program is to incentivise voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users. The program will provide: better situational awareness for pilots through improved electronic visibility of nearby airborne VFR and IFR aircraft enhanced search and rescue capabilities through improved air traffic information air traffic controllers with additional and accurate automated aircraft position information of VFR aircraft. The Program funds two classes of eligible ADS-B equipment: installed ADS-B equipment that air traffic controllers can use for aircraft separation purposes (referred to as ADS-B) portable ADS-B equipment for local electronic traffic information purposes (referred to as ADS-B EC).

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Opening Date

August 22, 2024

Closing Date

May 31, 2027

433 days left

Agency

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Location

Australia

Reference Number

GO7036

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Registered Owner
To be eligible you must be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and shown in an approved registration database.
Equipment Purchase Date
Purchase and/or install a device which provides ADS-B-OUT functionality or an ADS-B EC device after 20 December 2021, or a device which provides ADS-B-IN functionality after 31 May 2024.
Previous Grant Conditions
If a grant was paid in respect of your aircraft under ADS-B Round 1, you are eligible to apply if the equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality or you are upgrading from an EC device to installed equipment.
Documentation
Provide a clear copy of the registration certificate, a paid Australian Tax Invoice(s), and a signed declaration by an approved installer if applicable.

Deliverables

Purchase and installation of ADS-B equipment

How to Apply

Method: Online portal
Portal: https://business.gov.au
Contact: 13 28 46

Conditions & Exclusions

•Only one grant per aircraft and per device is permitted unless eligibility criteria are met.
•Not eligible if the organisation is on the National Redress Scheme's list of non-compliant institutions.
•Not eligible if the employer has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.