CASA is developing guidance to help remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) holders wanting to conduct remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
We have developed several draft standard scenarios to provide clarity...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) has received feedback that there are ongoing issues with radio congestion at Bunbury.
Breakthrough from distant aerodromes on Multicom 126.7 is a common occurrence at Bunbury airport. Other Multicom 126.7 aerodromes in the...More
We want to understand what communication and surveillance equipment you use when you fly under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions so we know how potential future airspace changes may impact you.
If you don’t have any surveillance and communication equipment, we’d still like to hear...More
This is the second version of an advisory Circular (AC) which relates to obstacles (wind farms) outside the vicinity of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations aerodrome. AC 139.E-05 v1.0, replaces AC 139-18 v0 - obstacle marking and lighting...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the preliminary airspace review of Broome and Karratha.
The review was conducted in 2019 on our Consultation Hub .
Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation is proposing a broadcast area in the vicinity of Albany, Western Australia, following issues raised by local stakeholders.
Due to the diversity in operations and a number of aerodromes in the vicinity, local stakeholders proposed the...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation is conducting a review of the airspace within the Albury region in New South Wales.
The review will evaluate the fitness for purpose of the airspace within 25 nautical miles radius of Albury Regional Airport (YMAY) from the surface up to 8,500 feet....More
Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the additional safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes.
The rules in this consultation will...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking feedback from aviation stakeholders regarding information to be included on the Mildura Visual Terminal Chart (VTC).
The 2019 Supplementary Mildura Airspace Review recommended that a VTC be developed. T he VTC legend and other...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the draft report of the preliminary airspace review of Dubbo.
The review was conducted earlier this year on our Consultation Hub .
Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change...More
CASA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the rules for drones, also known as remotely piloted aircraft, including details on:
the registration and accreditation scheme
COVID pandemic relief
transitional provisions for remote pilot licences...More
We're seeking your views on the proposed charges for drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, services.
Background
In July 2019, the Australian Government passed legislation to introduce mandatory remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) registration and operator accreditation ....More
Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 139) Regulations 2019 was made on 21 February 2019.
Effective 13 August 2020, the Part 139 of CASR amendment:
establishes a single certification framework for regulated aerodromes (certified)
mandates that an...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is conducting a review of the airspace within the vicinity of Adelaide in South Australia.
This Preliminary Airspace Review will assess the suitability of the current airspace structure from ground level to 8,500 feet above mean sea level...More
The purpose of the proposed consequential amendments Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 101 - High Power Rockets) Regulations 2020, is to align Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) with the Australian Space Agency’s (ASA) legislative framework for high power rockets, and...More
With the commencement of Part 61– Flight Crew Licensing, CASA introduced a Manual of Standards (MOS) that outlined the competency standards that must be met prior to the grant of a licence, endorsement or rating.
Part 61 provided the licensing framework for powered-lift, airship, and...More
Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the specific safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes.
The rules in this consultation will apply...More
We want your feedback to help improve our Sector Safety Risk Profile (SSRP) Program.
The program identifies safety-related trends and safety risk factors through the development of safety risk profiles for aviation sectors. It provides a framework for CASA and industry sector...More
The purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC), is to provide guidance and advice about CASA's requirements for the design and operation of water aerodromes.
The guidance provided in this AC covers the recommended specifications for:
physical characteristics
...More
Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the specific safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes.
The rules in this consultation will apply...More
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Whether you are a current reader, or have never read it at all, we want your feedback.
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Specific transitional rules are required to change from the existing rules to the new rules governing flight operations that commence in December 2021. These transitional rules are formally referred to as the consequential, application, transitional and savings or ‘CATS’ regulations.
...More
An amendment to Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) was made on 21 February 2019.
Effective 22 August 2020, the amended Part 139 of CASR:
establishes a single certification framework for regulated aerodromes (certified)
...More
Recovery from departures from controlled flight—in particular stall and spin—has long been a required competency in flight training and is described in the Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS). Recent fatal accidents have highlighted the need to remind pilots, flight instructors and flight...More
This consultation closes on 3 June 2020. If you are unable to meet this timeframe and would still like to provide feedback, please contact regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au before the consultation period closes.
Part 138 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) - Aerial Work...More
The current COVID-19 travel and social distancing restrictions have affected the practical aspects of training and a candidate’s ability to sit exams. As a result, we recently announced a range of measures, including an extension for use of CASA Basics and schedule of...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation is conducting a review of the Pilbara basin in Western Australia.
The review will evaluate the fitness for purpose of the airspace within 100 nautical miles radius of Coondewanna airport (YCWA) from the surface up to Flight Level 180. ...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation is conducting a review of the airspace within the Dubbo region in New South Wales.
The review will evaluate the fitness for purpose of the airspace within 20 nautical miles radius of Dubbo City Regional Airport (YSDU) from the surface up to 8,500...More
This is the initial advisory circular (AC) for Part 66 aircraft engineer licences - privileges.
This AC provides information and guidance to current and future holders of a Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer licence and maintenance organisations, on the privileges of each category of...More
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is proposing to cease issuing the Trend Forecast (TTF) as a meteorological forecast product for aviation users on 13 August 2020.
The TTF is an aerodrome weather report, plus a forecast of meteorological conditions expected to affect the aerodrome for the...More