Proposed flight operations miscellaneous amendments - Tranche 1 - (CD 2605OS)

Overview

We are seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the flight operations regulations (FOR). The proposed amendments will incorporate provisions from longstanding exemptions and directions which correct errors, omissions and unintended consequences identified in the original flight operations regulations.

These amendments do not introduce new requirements.

The amendments apply to Parts 91, 119, 121, 131, 133, 135, 138, 141, 142 and 202 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), as well as the CASR Dictionary.

Legislation

Since the flight operations regulations commenced in 2021, CASA has issued a number of exemptions and directions to clarify how certain rules apply in practice. The proposed amendments would embed the effect of many of these instruments directly into the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).

Summary of proposed amendments

The exemptions and directions being incorporated relate to:

• clearer requirements for aircraft flight manual compliance
• clarifying that nominating alternate key personnel is optional, not mandatory
• more practical thresholds for when aircraft changes are significant changes
• amendments to support night vision imaging system (NVIS) operations
• clearer rules for using air transport or aerial work requirements during private operations.

Previous consultations

Most of the proposed amendments incorporate the effect of longstanding exemption instruments which arose from industry feedback regarding the practical implementation of the flight operations regulations.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will help us make sure the proposed amendments are appropriate and will work as intended.

How to submit feedback

Please submit your comments on the proposed amendments through the consultation hub using the survey link provided on this page.

If you are unable to provide feedback via the survey link, please email us at regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au .

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
• publish a Summary of Consultation which summarises the feedback received and outlines any intended changes and next steps.

All comments received on the proposed legislation will be considered. Relevant feedback that improves upon the proposed instrument will be incorporated into the final instrument.

Documents for review

All documents related to this consultation are attached in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of the overview page. They are:

• Summary of proposed change on CD 2605OS, which provides background to the proposed rules
• Explanation document – Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Minor Changes) Regulations 2025: Flight operations, which includes the proposed amendments and a side-by-side explanation of the intent of each amendment, and how they will work
• Exposure draft - Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Minor Changes) Regulations 2025: Flight operations
• MS Word copy of online consultation for ease of distribution and feedback within your organisation.