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FAA SAIB 2023-08

Updated: 2 August 2023

This SAIB suggests the installation of safety enhancing features for certain occupant seating positions.

Airworthiness Directive notice

The CASA Briefing - August 2023

Updated: 1 August 2023

In this month’s CASA Briefing, read about our new release aircraft marks, Gold Coast airspace closures, great tips on regional flying, our CEO’s column and more!

CASA Briefing

CAA NZ CAN 27-024

Updated: 20 July 2023

CAA have received a report from a maintenance provider of finding a cracked tail rotor control pedal assembly at the RH seat location on a Cabri G2

Airworthiness Directive notice

Transport Canada CASA 2023-02

Updated: 20 July 2023

The purpose of this Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) is to emphasize the importance of the portable PBE that provides protection for crew members when investigating or combatting a fire in the cabin.

Airworthiness Directive notice

CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2020/003 Version 3

Updated: 19 July 2023

This Safety Notice is published to raise awareness around minimising the likelihood of carbon monoxide (CO) contamination, highlighting the hazards associated with carbon monoxide exposure and to provide guidance on the use of carbon monoxide…

Airworthiness Directive notice

Pilot safety hub newsletter - July 2023

Updated: 14 July 2023

In this edition, new resources and a new focus – non-controlled operations. Pilots are encouraged listen, watch and read to update their knowledge – and sign up for a new live webinar.

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD/GA8/3 Amdt 3

Updated: 13 July 2023

Inspections have revealed cases of excessive wear in the forward slide of the cargo door. Excessive wear in the door slide may result in the door becoming detached from the aircraft in flight, with potentially catastrophic results

Airworthiness Directive notice

EASA SIB 2023-08

Updated: 11 July 2023

EASA has issued this SIB to obtain information about any safety relevant condition encountered in service (including occurrences) or during simulator training and checking.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Regulatory wrap-up June 2023

Updated: 7 July 2023

In the June edition, read about the consultation summaries we have recently published, technical working group meetings held in June, what's new on the Pilot safety hub and more.

Regulatory Wrap-up

The CASA Briefing - July 2023

Updated: 3 July 2023

In this month's CASA Briefing read about our new students guides, the rollout of 5G in Australia, new Robinson report allays concerns, our CEO update and more!

CASA Briefing

Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD/GA8/11

Updated: 29 June 2023

GA8 Operators have reported intermittent system discrepancies that have been attributed to poor electrical bonding of the solenoid box assembly

Airworthiness Directive notice

EASA SIB 2023-07

Updated: 26 June 2023

A Boeing 757-236 PCF aeroplane experienced sudden in-flight full opening of its Main Cargo Door (MCD). This serious incident occurred during the initial climb of the aeroplane, and at relatively low altitude, thus avoiding an explosive decompression.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Pilot safety hub newsletter - June 2023

Updated: 23 June 2023

This edition, you can watch the latest episode in our popular AvSafety investigation series, register for an aviation medical webinar and pick up copies of the pilot safety campaign posters and flyers.

Pilot safety hub newsletter

EASA SIB 2023-06

Updated: 22 June 2023

Occurrences were reported of the rupture of belt buckles manufactured by Anjou Aéronautique and installed on some Airbus Helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Picture of a telecommunications tower at sunset

CASA to work with aviation sector on 5G

Updated: 20 June 2023

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will work with the aviation industry and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on the introduction of expanded 5G services in Australia.

Media release

AAUS: RPAS in Australian skies 2023 conference

Updated: 16 June 2023

CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety, Pip Spence, shares initiatives taken to meet the challenges of this rapidly expanding sector at the 'RPAS in Australian Skies' conference.

Speech

Regulatory wrap-up May 2023

Updated: 7 June 2023

In the May edition of Reg wrap-up, have your say on our open consultations, learn how we’re changing our approach to the flight operations rules, and more.

Regulatory Wrap-up

CASA Briefing - June 2023

Updated: 5 June 2023

In this month’s CASA Briefing read about Gold Coast airspace, find out how to get faster renewals for more certificates in myCASA and join our live runway seminar.

CASA Briefing

Review of Southport airspace commences

Updated: 1 June 2023

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reviewing the Gold Coast airspace in which two helicopters tragically collided in January.

Media release

CAA NZ CAN 52-001

Updated: 1 June 2023

CAA NZ have been made aware of an incident where an aft cargo hold door on an AS 350 helicopter opened in flight.

Airworthiness Directive notice

CAA NZ CAN 57-004

Updated: 1 June 2023

CAA NZ have received a defect report of a finding of significant damage in the wing rear spar to fuselage attach fittings on a Cresco aircraft caused by movement of the bolts.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Response to The Australian enquiry – Darwin industry engagement

Updated: 31 May 2023

The following statement was provided to The Australian newspaper on 30 May 2023 in relation to questions about our Board’s engagement with industry in Darwin in 2021.

Stating the facts

Pilot safety hub newsletter - May 2023

Updated: 30 May 2023

In this edition, you can register for our upcoming runway safety webinar, read our practical tips and checklists and get ready for the next episode of our AvSafety investigation panel video series.

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Correcting the record

Updated: 9 May 2023

The article in The Australian newspaper (CASA gave Matt Wright exemption before Chris Wilson’s fatal chopper crash, 6 May 2023) makes several statements that are incorrect and potentially misleading.

Stating the facts

FAA SAFO 23003

Updated: 8 May 2023

This SAFO serves to inform all operators about the importance of properly loading and restraining BPMAs in the forward and aft lower cargo compartments

Airworthiness Directive notice

The CASA Briefing - May 2023

Updated: 3 May 2023

In this month’s CASA Briefing read how we’re fine tuning the way we interact with industry, join our controlled airspace webinar, BVLOS ops made easier and more.

CASA Briefing

EASA SIB 2021-010R1

Updated: 3 May 2023

EASA has been made aware that certain Collins Aerospace VDRs cease to decode VDL Mode 2 uplink messages following receipt of a corrupted VDL uplink message (‘burst’).

Airworthiness Directive notice

Regulatory wrap-up April 2023

Updated: 2 May 2023

In the April edition of Reg wrap-up, learn about our current consultations, changes to rules and regulations, technical working group meetings held in April and more.

Regulatory Wrap-up

Pilot safety hub newsletter - April 2023

Updated: 21 April 2023

In this edition, we explore our new topic – controlled aerodromes. From checklists to live webinars to new ways to test your knowledge, we've got you covered.

Pilot safety hub newsletter

UK CAA Safety Notice SN-2023/002

Updated: 18 April 2023

This Safety Notice raises awareness of challenges relating to aircraft maintenance for aircraft operating in unusual operations such as glider towing.

Airworthiness Directive notice

The CASA Briefing - April 2023

Updated: 5 April 2023

In this month’s CASA Briefing we discuss aircraft rego through myCASA, a new training path for aerial mustering and how we can better assess your heart risks and more.

CASA Briefing

Regulatory wrap-up March 2023

Updated: 3 April 2023

In this month’s Reg wrap-up, read about the new pathway for aerial mustering endorsements, updates to the Part 138 MOS, and more.

Regulatory Wrap-up

FAA SAIB 2023-05

Updated: 29 March 2023

This SAIB provides information about an accident involving a DHC-3 otter.

Airworthiness Directive notice

UK CAA Safety Notice SN 2020/005

Updated: 28 March 2023

This Safety Notice is published to raise awareness of reliability challenges relating to parts fitted to older aircraft types and the acceptance criteria relating to sourcing replacements

Airworthiness Directive notice

Pilot safety hub newsletter - March 2023

Updated: 22 March 2023

In this edition, you can watch our wire strike video, give your opinion on aviation weather services, check your SARTIME know-how and read tips and tricks on how to get organised.

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Drone activity around Bankstown Airport

Updated: 21 March 2023

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), in partnership with Airservices Australia and Bankstown Airport, has detected an increased number of drones being operated in controlled airspace near Bankstown Airport.

Media release

FAA SAIB 2023-04

Updated: 16 March 2023

This SAIB provides information about a company undertaking unapproved maintenance on Hartzell and McCauley propellers.

Airworthiness Directive notice

FAA SAIB 2023-03

Updated: 9 March 2023

This SAIB provides information to help understand the importance and safety benefits of crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) for rotorcraft.

Airworthiness Directive notice

FAA UPN 2023-S20220531034

Updated: 9 March 2023

This notification informs of non approved parts for Honeywell TFE731-2 engines

Airworthiness Directive notice

FAA UPN 2023-S20220706012

Updated: 9 March 2023

This notification informs of non approved windshield wiper arm assemblies manufactured by Krause Airco.

Airworthiness Directive notice

FAA SAIB 2023-02

Updated: 7 March 2023

This SAIB informs owners/operators of Mooney M20 aircraft about issues relating to the landing gear

Airworthiness Directive notice

Regulatory wrap-up February 2023

Updated: 6 March 2023

In February's Regulatory warp-up learn about new rules and regulations, and have your say on the future of vertiport design.

Regulatory Wrap-up

Transport Canada CASA 2023-01

Updated: 2 March 2023

This alert notifies operators that an aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid (AAF) distributed within Canada could have viscosity measurements higher than its specified maximum

Airworthiness Directive notice

The CASA Briefing - March 2023

Updated: 1 March 2023

In this edition of the CASA Briefing, we discuss the latest extension to the flight operations rules transition, our plans for emerging technologies, and the updated BVLOS exam for drone operators.

CASA Briefing

Continental MSB23-01 - Crankshaft Counterweights

Updated: 17 February 2023

This bulletin describes a potential safety of flight issue for aircraft equipped with Continental 360, 470, 520, 550 series engines and replacement crankshaft assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Two maintenance engineers inspecting an aircraft's landing gear

New scholarship supports development of safety managers

Updated: 17 February 2023

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) today announced the winners of a new scholarship program aimed at boosting aviation safety in Australia.

Media release

FAA SAIB 2023-01

Updated: 16 February 2023

This SAIB alerts Robinson helicopter operators of potential wear on the main rotor blade (MRB) spindle bearings, part number (P/N) A159-3

Airworthiness Directive notice

DAME Newsletter - October 2022

Updated: 26 October 2022

In this month’s newsletter, find out about the MRS moving to myCASA, upcoming events, and service delivery statistics.

DAME Newsletter

Aviation industry joins forces on new pilot safety campaign

Updated: 16 August 2022

A new national safety education campaign backed by major aviation groups and aimed at encouraging pilots to increase their skills and knowledge launches today.

Media release

Impact of new flight operations regulations on flight crew licencing exams

Updated: 12 August 2022

Impact of new flight operations regulations on flight crew licencing exams. The introduction of the new flight operations regulations on 2 December 2021 will mean changes to the various flight crew licensing (FCL) theory exams.

Updates for exam participants

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News, media releases and speeches

FAA SAIB 2023-08

The CASA Briefing - August 2023

CAA NZ CAN 27-024

Transport Canada CASA 2023-02

CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2020/003 Version 3

Pilot safety hub newsletter - July 2023

Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD/GA8/3 Amdt 3

EASA SIB 2023-08

Regulatory wrap-up June 2023

The CASA Briefing - July 2023

Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD/GA8/11

EASA SIB 2023-07

Pilot safety hub newsletter - June 2023

EASA SIB 2023-06

CASA to work with aviation sector on 5G

AAUS: RPAS in Australian skies 2023 conference

Regulatory wrap-up May 2023

CASA Briefing - June 2023

Review of Southport airspace commences

CAA NZ CAN 52-001

CAA NZ CAN 57-004

Response to The Australian enquiry – Darwin industry engagement

Pilot safety hub newsletter - May 2023

Correcting the record

FAA SAFO 23003

The CASA Briefing - May 2023

EASA SIB 2021-010R1

Regulatory wrap-up April 2023

Pilot safety hub newsletter - April 2023

UK CAA Safety Notice SN-2023/002

The CASA Briefing - April 2023

Regulatory wrap-up March 2023

FAA SAIB 2023-05

UK CAA Safety Notice SN 2020/005

Pilot safety hub newsletter - March 2023

Drone activity around Bankstown Airport

FAA SAIB 2023-04

FAA SAIB 2023-03

FAA UPN 2023-S20220531034

FAA UPN 2023-S20220706012

FAA SAIB 2023-02

Regulatory wrap-up February 2023

Transport Canada CASA 2023-01

The CASA Briefing - March 2023

Continental MSB23-01 - Crankshaft Counterweights

New scholarship supports development of safety managers

FAA SAIB 2023-01

DAME Newsletter - October 2022

Aviation industry joins forces on new pilot safety campaign

Impact of new flight operations regulations on flight crew licencing exams

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