Open consultations

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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... More

  • Flight Information Service in the Pilbara region - a review

    We would like your feedback on our review of the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing Flight Information Service (FIS) in the Pilbara region. Our review was conducted to assess the level of safety for aviation activity and the effectiveness of existing control measures. The review confirmed that despite a low number of reportable safety incidents and accidents, industry feedback highlighted cognitive workload as impacting the safety of their operations. ... More
    Closes 14 December 2025

  • 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... More
    Closes 9 December 2025

  • Airworthiness cybersecurity of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) – Draft Advisory Circular 21-57 v1.0

    We’re seeking your feedback on the draft advisory circular (AC) for airworthiness cybersecurity of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Airworthiness cybersecurity protects aviation information systems from cyber threats, especially intentional unauthorised electronic interactions that could affect aviation safety. Who this is for The draft AC 21-57 v1.0 is intended to provide guidance and information to original equipment manufacturers of... More
    Closes 5 December 2025

  • Proposed guidelines for preparing a safety management system

    We would like your feedback on our draft guidance for preparing a safety management system (SMS) for Parts 143, 171, 172, 173, 175 and Subpart 139.H of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). These CASR Parts require that air traffic, air navigation, aeronautical information and aerodrome rescue and firefighting services be subject to an SMS. An SMS provides an organisation with a systematic capability to continuously monitor and improve safety performance. ... More
    Closes 3 December 2025

  • Proposed Part 21 amendments including restricted category certification of foreign non-civil aircraft (CD 2514MS)

    We are seeking feedback on our proposal to allow foreign non-civil aircraft to be type certified in the restricted category for special purpose operations (such as aerial firefighting). We are also seeking feedback on other miscellaneous amendments. Legislation The amendments apply to Part 21 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and corresponding Manual of Standards (MOS). Proposed amendments - foreign non-civil aircraft type certification ... More
    Closes 25 November 2025

  • Proposed Part 101 amendments - flexibility for airworthiness certification of large RPA - (CD 2512MS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the current requirements for airworthiness certification of large Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). This action is part of the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap. The proposed amendment would provide flexibility in 2 areas: The types of certificates of airworthiness that may be used for operations of large RPA The circumstances where a certificate of airworthiness may not be required for operations... More
    Closes 21 November 2025

  • Amendment to CAO 100.24 – Approval of Maintenance Permissions for Large RPA - (CD 2524MS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 100.24. The intent of these changes is to reduce the administration and time involved in the maintenance authority application and approval process required for large Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The amendment would establish a more efficient administrative arrangement to streamline applications and improve processing times. The proposed minor amendments to CAO 100.24 relate to... More
    Closes 18 November 2025

  • 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... More
    Closes today
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