The Federal Government this week took steps to reassure the general aviation community that they will introduce a subsidy for ADS-B in VFR aircraft, following the policy set down by the previous Coalition government.
The statement has been necessary after it came to light this week that the Airservices Australia website stated that the ADS-B subsidy program was "under review".
"We understand that increased uptake of ADS-B equipment will help to make Australia’s airspace environment safer," a spokesperson for Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King told Australian Flying.
"We remain committed to supporting the uptake of this equipment. The Australian Government is continuing work to put in place the regulatory amendments necessary before this program can be implemented."
It is believed the original statement should have referred to the regulatory arrangements being under review and not the actual rebate program.
Airservices has since updated their website.
The ADS-B subsidy was first touted in the Coalition government's Aviation Recovery Framework released last December, and immediately drew applause from the GA community and the support of the ALP, then in opposition.
The program is currently scheduled to open on 12 August this year. More information is available on the Federal Government's Business website.