CASA Consultation Hub

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is committed to working cooperatively with the aviation industry and community to maintain and enhance aviation safety. This hub is a place for you to find and participate in consultations that interest you.

Your feedback is important and if you have any specific circumstances or challenges in participating during the current environment, please contact us using the details listed in each consultation.

Recently updated consultations are displayed below. Alternatively, search for consultations by keyword and interests.

Open consultations

  • Recognition of foreign aircraft maintenance engineer licences from recognised States - (CD 2508MS)

    We want your feedback on a framework that will assist our recognition of a foreign State’s licensing system. Under the proposal, once a foreign State is assessed and formally recognised, a licence holder from that country can apply to have their licence recognised by CASA for the grant of an equivalent Australian Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer licence . This initiative - consistent with the initiatives outlined in the 2024 Aviation White Paper - is...

    Closes 4 June 2025

  • Proposed amendments to Part 138 MOS - Carriage of personnel involved in firefighting activities - (CD 2509OS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the Part 138 Manual of Standards (MOS). Implementing this policy change will allow aerial work certificate holders to use helicopters to transport ground personnel in certain situations, instead of using the air transport rules. Helicopter operators who may be interested in conducting these operations are encouraged to participate in this consultation and provide feedback. The proposed new rules The...

    Closes 13 June 2025

  • 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...