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
obstacle...More
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.
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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)
mandates that...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
Flight Safety Australia is CASA’s flagship aviation safety magazine.
Take our survey to help us better provide the kind of publication you want!
Whether you are a current reader, or have never read it at all, we want your feedback.
The survey will take about...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
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
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
Amendments to: Civil Aviation Order 20.18 and instrument no. CASA 61/14
CASA is proposing to amend the standards and requirements for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) technology used in aircraft operated under the visual flight rules (VFR).
The proposal would...More
In order to facilitate a smooth transition for aerodrome operators to the new rule set, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has given a great deal of consideration to providing reasonable timelines and balance in terms of meeting the new regulatory requirements, while avoiding undue burden...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the draft preliminary airspace review of Avalon.
This follows on from the Preliminary Airspace Review Avalon 2019 conducted last year.
Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the draft preliminary airspace review of Darwin.
This follows on from the Preliminary Airspace Review Darwin 2019 conducted earlier this year on our Consultation Hub .
Further information about airspace...More
The purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC) is to highlight to flight training operators and instructors, the risks associated with advanced stalling training, when conducted in aircraft that are not certified for intentional spins and minimize the potential for negative transfer of training. ...More
CASA is seeking your feedback on a policy proposal to complete continuing airworthiness regulation reform for the current charter sector, and to support the transition of regular public transport (RPT) and charter operations into the future air transport flight operations regulations, commencing...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) within CASA is currently assessing the visual reporting points of Oakford and Brick Works near Jandakot Airport, Western Australia.
Two new visual reporting points were introduced in the May 2019 AIRAC Cycle.
The...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)
mandates that an...More
CASA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 82.3 and 82.5 which will:
enhance the protection of safety data, safety information and their sources
facilitate the continued availability of safety data and information to maintain or improve aviation...More
The OnTrack website was a safety education resource first published by CASA in 2010.
It was designed to assist pilots plan flight routes and operate safely in and around controlled airspace at 13 aerodromes around Australia.
Due to the many navigational changes...More
A proposed new set of regulations have been developed for sport and recreational aircraft administered by sports aviation bodies. These new rules cover flight operations, training and maintenance and are contained within the new Part 103 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR).
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The proposed new regulations in the Part 131 Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) apply to tethered gas balloons and balloons that are intended for free flight under the control of a pilot including:
hot air balloons
hot air airships
gas balloons
...More
This Discussion Paper explores the policy proposition that an Approved Self Administering Aviation Organisation (ASAO) may administer aeroplanes with a MTOW greater than 600 kg up to a maximum of 760 kg, and that they conduct only recreational activities or flying training on the basis that the...More
We are proposing to amend the Part 66 Manual of Standards (MOS) to introduce a new ‘self-study’ training and examination pathway that leads to the grant of a Part 66 aircraft engineer licence.
The proposed new pathway is an alternative to the current requirement to undertake...More
The proposed parachuting regulations have been designed to be a discrete rule set for parachuting activities – a new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 105.
There are relatively few rules within the Part 105, largely consolidating existing requirements – for operations,...More
CASA is seeking feedback on changes to Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 92 – Consignment and carriage of dangerous goods by air. We would like your comments on the detailed policy before it is drafted into regulations. The changes aim to improve and update the regulations, making...More