CASA is seeking feedback on a policy proposal (PP) to allow drone operations above 400 ft in defined environments and under certain conditions.
The proposal would allow operations above 400 ft, up to an additional maximum height of 100 ft (approximately 31 m) measured from the top of a structure. This would apply without CASA approval or the requirement to operate under a remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC), when certain criteria are met.
The...More
In its 2026-27 Budget, the Australian Government announced it would introduce an annual VH aircraft registration scheme from July 2027.
Consultation with aircraft owners, operators and industry stakeholders will support the effective implementation of the scheme.
The Australian Civil Aircraft Register is the official record of civilian aircraft operating in Australia. Accurate register data helps CASA support aviation safety, meet international obligations and...More
We are seeking feedback on a proposal to update information for The Oaks aerodrome on the Sydney visual terminal chart (VTC), along with associated changes near Camden Airport.
The changes aim to reduce the likelihood of aircraft operating close to each other while on different frequencies in the vicinity of the 2 airports.
It follows consultation earlier this year on moving the existing visual approach point (VAP) to an area over Hayters Sawmill....More
We are seeking feedback on 3 proposals affecting drone and rocket operations, remote pilots, and training providers.
The proposals would amend
Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR)
The Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations 1995
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
See Explanation Document: Proposed Part 101 of CASR miscellaneous amendments 2026, for more detail.
The proposals would:
require...More
We are seeking your feedback on a proposal to introduce 2 new operational classifications:
business transport, and
owner transport.
Some business-related and owner-related flights are currently classified as air transport operations because they involve an element of hire or reward. CASA is consulting on a proposal to introduce 2 new operational classifications and a risk-based framework intended to provide greater regulatory certainty while...More
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