Open consultations
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Safe planning and conduct for aerodrome works – Draft Advisory Circular 139.C-15 v1.0
We are seeking your feedback on our draft guidance on the safe planning and conduct of aerodrome works. Aerodrome works is a defined term that refers to any construction or maintenance on or near an aerodrome's movement area that could create hazards or limit normal aircraft operations. Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 139.C-15 replaces AC 139.20 on this topic, as it no longer aligns with the Part 139 (Aerodrome) Manual of Standards . The purpose of the AC...
Closes 19 October 2025
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Self-study option for removing Part 66 aircraft engineer licence exclusions – (CD 2517MS)
We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow licensed aircraft maintenance engineers to use the self-study training pathway to remove exclusions from their Part 66 licence category or subcategories. This initiative introduces additional flexibility for exclusion removal training, by enabling self-study to be used as an additional training method to remove exclusions. We’re working to improve pathways for maintenance licences as part of our GA workplan . ...
Closes 31 October 2025
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Proposed amendment to Part 121 MOS to replace expiring provisions and make minor changes - some relevant to Part 135 - (CD 2522OS)
We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Part 121 Manual of Standards (MOS). The changes replace expiring provisions, amend alternate aerodrome planning requirements and TAWS definitions in the rules. Who is affected The proposal is relevant to Part 121, Part 135, Subpart 121.Z and CASA EX74/24 operators as follows: Part 121 operators should review all the policy topic questions Part 135, Subpart 121.Z and operators of 10-13 seat...
Closes 10 November 2025
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Research and development pathways for uncrewed aircraft operations – (DP 2521US)
In 2021, CASA conducted a regulatory post-implementation review (PIR) of Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, and its Manual of Standards. Following the PIR , we released a policy proposal for public consultation. This contained recommendations related to research and development operations. One of those proposals suggested inserting a new excluded purpose for micro, very small, and small remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).This proposal would have allowed...
Closes 9 December 2025
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Register your interest for participation in future Technical Working Groups
The Aviation Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has been established to provide high-level advice to the CASA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Aviation Safety (DAS). This advice comes from the aviation community on current and emerging issues that have, or may have significant implications for aviation safety and the way CASA performs its functions. Technical Working Groups (TWGs) are established under the ASAP Terms of Reference , to refer...