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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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
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
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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
Following extensive consultation with the aviation community, we have finalised the new fatigue rules under Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1 Instrument 2019. Links to the latest rules and a summary of consultation, including CASA’s rationale for the changes are available below:
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The airspace in the vicinity of Broome and Karratha, Western Australia, is currently being reviewed to determine if the current airspace structure around their respective aerodromes is appropriate and safe for aviation activity.
The review will assess the fitness for purpose of the...More
The airspace in the vicinity of Darwin, Northern Territory, is currently being reviewed to determine if the current airspace structure around Darwin aerodrome is appropriate and safe for aviation activity.
The review will assess the suitability of the airspace from ground level to...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) within CASA is currently assessing an airspace change proposal (ACP) made by Airservices Australia to lower Class E airspace from Flight Level (FL) 180 to FL 125 nationally (where the current base is FL180). Airservices Australia is proposing the...More
The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) within CASA is currently assessing an airspace change proposal (ACP) made by Airservices Australia to introduce Class E airspace in the vicinity of Ayers Rock aerodrome. Airservices Australia is proposing the change as part of its airspace...More
Amendments to: Part 173 Manual of Standards (MOS)
Part 173 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) sets the Australian standards for instrument flight procedure design. The regulation and its associated MOS was introduced in 2003.
CASA is proposing to amend the Part...More
Section 13 of the Airspace Act 2007 requires the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to conduct regular reviews of Australian-administered airspace. The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is responsible for conducting these reviews on behalf of CASA.
The OAR determines the need and...More