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
We would like your feedback on draft guidance for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes.
With the emergence of advanced air mobility (AAM) the aerodrome industry may soon start to see new vertical flight capable aircraft operating at their facilities. When considering the introduction of AAM aircraft at aerodromes designed to be used by aeroplanes, it became clear that many of the hazards and risks associated with AAM aircraft are also...More
We want your feedback on our Class 5 medical self-declaration scheme . The scheme has been in operation since February 2024 and allows recreational and private pilots to self-assess and self-declare if they meet fitness and eligibility requirements and fly within operational limitations. It provides a more streamlined medical assessment pathway.
As the first scheme of its kind, with limited comparable data in Australia or internationally, we’re taking this opportunity to...More
We are working with the aviation industry and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to ensure flight safety during the expansion of the 5G network in Australia.
This includes steps to reduce potential interference from 5G to radio altimeters (radalts).
We are seeking feedback on amendments to four Manuals of Standards (MOS) that will ensure radalts operate reliably in the presence of radio frequency transmissions from 5G.
The amendments...More
