Aero Linx: The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an independent Commonwealth Government statutory Agency.  The ATSB is governed by a Commission and is entirely separate from transport regulators, policy makers and service providers. The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine and rail modes of transport through excellence in: independent investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences; safety data recording, analysis and research; and fostering safety awareness, knowledge and action.

Cross (Fix) At Or Above (Altitude) Used by ATC when an altitude restriction at a specified fix is required. It does not prohibit the aircraft from crossing the fix at a higher altitude than specified; however, the higher altitude may not be one that will violate a succeeding altitude restriction or altitude assignment.

"For Embraer, it is a privilege to continue meeting FAB's needs to keep this robust and modern aircraft updated. It plays a strategic role in Brazil's defense system and has already proven its operational effectiveness. As part of Embraer's growth strategy for the coming years, we have invested in diversifying our business portfolio of defense and security with innovative solutions to better meet the defense global market needs, which goes far beyond our jets." Source: Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, detailing Embraer's first modernized EMB 145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control), designated E-99, for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Four additional E-99 aircraft will be modernized as p