Open consultations
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Proposed RPAS operations over or near people - (PP 2609US)
In most cases, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) and model aircraft (for simplicity we will refer to these types of aircraft as drones) must not fly over populous areas and must stay at least 30 metres away from people who aren’t directly involved in the operation of the drone. This proposal outlines CASA’s approach to the enablement and regulation of drone operations over or near people (OONP) using a more proportionate, risk-based framework. The proposal aims to address...
Closes 31 May 2026
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Review of legacy airworthiness directives unique to Australia - Beechcraft wing bolt
This consultation is the second tranche of our review of legacy Australian airworthiness directives (ADs) for general aviation aircraft. It follows the earlier consultation on structural fatigue ADs . Using the same policy framework, we have identified a category of Beechcraft wing bolt ADs for potential repeal and seek your feedback on those ADs. Industry has previously told us that the Beechcraft wing bolt ADs create additional burden and cost. They also...
Closes 18 June 2026
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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...