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Part 61 Flight crew licensing plain English guides

Updated: 5 March 2025

Part 61 Flight crew licensing plain English guides now available in print.

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Stay OnTrack in Townsville and Cairns

Updated: 4 March 2025

We’ve released our latest Stay OnTrack guide to help pilots safely navigate around the Townsville and Cairns regions.

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Consultation open on safety management systems guidance for aerodromes

Updated: 28 February 2025

We would like your feedback on a draft advisory circular (AC) on safety management systems for aerodromes.

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FAA SAIB 2025-02 - Boeing 757 freighter (STC ST10529SE) - Main Cargo Door

Updated: 28 February 2025

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises owners and operators of Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, converted from passenger to freighter configuration in accordance with Precision Conversions, LLC, Supplemental Type Certificate…

Airworthiness Directive notice

EASA SIB 2025-01_C1

Updated: 28 February 2025

This SIB was published to raise awareness of the potential risks associated with SATF market expansion and to encourage proactive measures for fuel quality assurance all along the supply chain.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – February 2025

Updated: 19 February 2025

This edition features an animation on fuel planning, an upcoming AvSafety webinar on maintenance releases, an article on navigating busy airspace, pilot quizzes, and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

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Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – February 2025

Updated: 19 February 2025

This edition features an animation on fuel planning, an upcoming AvSafety webinar on maintenance releases, an article on mountain wave turbulence, pilot quizzes, and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Maintenance matters - February 2025

Updated: 13 February 2025

In this edition we kick off the new year with good news for aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers who fail an exam and we share the latest airworthiness directives.

Maintenance matters

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Update on proposed Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR corridor

Updated: 12 February 2025

An option to introduce a flight corridor southeast of Bankstown Airport will not proceed as initially proposed.

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Part 91 Manual of Standards now updated

Updated: 11 February 2025

Last year we consulted on proposed changes to the Part 91 MOS. The most significant changes relate to corrections to visibility requirements for landing minima and the introduction of military operating areas (MOAs).

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The CASA Briefing - February 2025

Updated: 10 February 2025

In this month’s CASA Briefing, read about new stand-down periods for LAME exams now in effect, our surveillance teams finds loose items are still an issue, there’s expanded airspace access for sports and rec pilots, our CEO update and more!

CASA Briefing

New stand-down periods for LAME exams now in effect

Updated: 10 February 2025

From Monday 10 February 2025 aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers who fail an exam will be able to resit the exam sooner.

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CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2025-001

Updated: 7 February 2025

The UK CAA have become aware that the Robinson Helicopter’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for Robinson R22, R44 and R66 Helicopters may be misinterpreted.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Focus on flight ops - February 2025

Updated: 5 February 2025

In this edition we remind rotorcraft operators to submit their performance procedures and attend PC3 drop-in sessions. We test their knowledge about human factors and keep them updated on a summary of consultation, guidance material and legislation.

Flight operations newsletter

CAA NZ CAN 56-002

Updated: 5 February 2025

The purpose of this CAN is to notify helicopter operators and maintenance providers of two recent occurrences reported to CAA of helicopter windows departing the aircraft doors during the first flight following window installation.

Airworthiness Directive notice

Transport Canada CASA 2023-07 Issue 2

Updated: 5 February 2025

The purpose of this Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) revision is to reinforce awareness of the existing guidance related to the operation of A220 series aeroplanes on contaminated runways

Airworthiness Directive notice

Regulatory wrap-up January 2025

Updated: 4 February 2025

In the first edition for 2025, view our recently published summaries of consultation and have your say on our draft advisory circular on radiotelephony procedures.

Regulatory Wrap-up

RPAS news - January 2025

Updated: 22 January 2025

This edition covers new consumer advice for hiring drone operators, updates on faster airspace approvals for certified operators at additional airports, an on-demand BVLOS webinar and more.

RPAS news

Updated guide for accredited drone operators

Updated: 16 January 2025

We've released an updated version for the Part 101 Plain English guide for Micro and Excluded RPA operations.

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Have your say on guidance for radiotelephony procedures

Updated: 15 January 2025

We're seeking feedback on our draft advisory circular (AC) on radiotelephony procedures.

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Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – January 2025

Updated: 14 January 2025

This edition features a new crash comic, a fixed-wing pilot quiz, an audio close call on a flight planning fail, new international resources, and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – January 2025

Updated: 14 January 2025

This edition features a new crash comic, a helicopter pilot quiz, an audio close call on a flight planning fail, new international resources, and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

A first for CASA – symposium on airworthiness of hydrogen and fuel cells for civil aircraft propulsion

Updated: 13 January 2025

CASA's Airworthiness and Engineering Branch is hosting a symposium on airworthiness of hydrogen and fuel cells systems as a primary propulsion for civil aircraft.

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EASA SIB 2017-16R1

Updated: 20 December 2024

Reports were received of damaged aspirators in certain Goodrich (UTAS) emergency evacuation slides, P/N 7A1509-(series), installed on Airbus A330/A340 aeroplanes, doors 3 type 1.

Airworthiness Directive notice

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Quiz challenge launches new drone safety campaign

Updated: 18 December 2024

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is calling on Aussie drone users to put their knowledge to the test with a quick quiz to prove their drone safety know-how and see if they can beat the average score.

Media release

Regulatory wrap-up November to December 2024

Updated: 16 December 2024

In the combined November and December issue of Reg wrap-up, read about the latest summaries of consultation and changes to the rules and regulations.

Regulatory Wrap-up

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Safe holiday air travel your priority

Updated: 16 December 2024

Travellers taking to the skies these school holidays are being urged to follow 3 simple steps for making safety a personal priority.

Media release

Access to controlled airspace and controlled aerodromes for sport and recreation pilots

Updated: 13 December 2024

CASA will expand access to controlled airspace for sport and recreation pilots from 2025.

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RPAS news - December 2024

Updated: 12 December 2024

This edition covers the updated RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap, new military operating areas, and key RPAS updates from 2024.

RPAS news

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Summary of Consultation - Aerial work certificate holders policy to allow the transport of firefighting personnel

Updated: 12 December 2024

We’ve published a summary of consultation on our proposal to allow aerial work certificate holders to carry personnel involved in firefighting activities in certain circumstances to and from a fireground in rotorcraft.

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Australia unveils updated roadmap to support advancements in aviation

Updated: 11 December 2024

We’ve released the updated RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap.

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Pilot safety newsletter - Rotary - December 2024

Updated: 9 December 2024

The final edition for 2024 includes an animation on understanding icing conditions, an upcoming AvSafety webinar on aviation decision-making, an article on safely navigating cold fronts, a pilot safety quiz and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Pilot safety newsletter - Fixed-wing - December 2024

Updated: 9 December 2024

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR Corridor news

Proposed Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR Corridor – Summary of consultation published

Updated: 9 December 2024

We have published the results of the consultation and the feedback received.

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Collaboration on advanced air mobility

Updated: 6 December 2024

CASA staff attend international technical familiarisation meeting in the USA.

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Maintenance matters - December 2024

Updated: 6 December 2024

In this edition we announce new stand-down periods for LAME exams; talk about changes aimed at improving LAME numbers; provide you the latest airworthiness directives and access to the latest ATSB reports.

Maintenance matters

The CASA Briefing - December 2024

Updated: 5 December 2024

In this month’s CASA Briefing, find out about faster airspace access for drone operators, review the preferred airspace design for Ballina, ADS-B rebate expanded, CEO update and more!

CASA Briefing

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New stand-down periods for LAME exams provide relief for applicants

Updated: 5 December 2024

We are reducing the stand-down periods after a failed Part 66 module exam.

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Final military operating areas now in force

Updated: 2 December 2024

Over the last year we have been rolling out the introduction of military operating areas at Defence bases across Australia. This process is now complete.

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Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial AAAT media release

Drone operators benefit from faster airspace access at more airports

Updated: 28 November 2024

CASA and Airservices have worked collaboratively to ensure the trial operates to the highest safety standards.

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Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial AAAT news article

Faster airspace access for drone operators at 6 new locations

Updated: 28 November 2024

Apply for fast authorisations to fly safely in controlled areas under an expansion of the automated airspace authorisations trial.

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RPAS news - November 2024

Updated: 27 November 2024

This edition includes information on an upcoming webinar, information about the extended automated airspace authorisations trial, important holiday dates, and more.

RPAS news

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Webinar: Assessing ground risk for BVLOS drone operations

Updated: 18 November 2024

Join us for a free webinar designed to help you to apply to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.

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Review the preferred airspace design for Ballina

Updated: 13 November 2024

You can now review the preferred design for controlled airspace around Ballina Airport.

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Pilot safety newsletter - Fixed-wing - November 2024

Updated: 8 November 2024

This edition includes an animation on interpreting windsocks, details on an upcoming webinar on aviation weather forecasts, an article on managing wind shear and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

Pilot safety newsletter - Rotary - November 2024

Updated: 8 November 2024

This edition includes an animation on interpreting windsocks, details on an upcoming webinar on aviation weather forecasts, a new guide for helicopter pilots and more!

Pilot safety hub newsletter

The CASA Briefing - November 2024

Updated: 6 November 2024

In this month’s CASA Briefing, find out about our new Part 61 guide for flight crew licensing (helicopter category) plain English guide, have your say on accidental laser emissions, get hot tips for the fire season, read the CEO column and more!

CASA Briefing

Online services over the holidays

Updated: 5 November 2024

Start planning – our offices will close from 25 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 (inclusive).

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Regulatory wrap-up October 2024

Updated: 5 November 2024

In the October issue of Reg wrap-up, read about recent and upcoming changes to the rules and regulations plus view our recently published summaries of consultation.

Regulatory Wrap-up

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New user-friendly guide available for helicopter pilots

Updated: 5 November 2024

Our Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 61 flight crew licensing (helicopter category) guide is out now – the latest addition to our catalogue of guidance material.

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News, media releases and speeches

Part 61 Flight crew licensing plain English guides

Stay OnTrack in Townsville and Cairns

Consultation open on safety management systems guidance for aerodromes

FAA SAIB 2025-02 - Boeing 757 freighter (STC ST10529SE) - Main Cargo Door

EASA SIB 2025-01_C1

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – February 2025

Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – February 2025

Maintenance matters - February 2025

Update on proposed Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR corridor

Part 91 Manual of Standards now updated

The CASA Briefing - February 2025

New stand-down periods for LAME exams now in effect

CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2025-001

Focus on flight ops - February 2025

CAA NZ CAN 56-002

Transport Canada CASA 2023-07 Issue 2

Regulatory wrap-up January 2025

RPAS news - January 2025

Updated guide for accredited drone operators

Have your say on guidance for radiotelephony procedures

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – January 2025

Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – January 2025

A first for CASA – symposium on airworthiness of hydrogen and fuel cells for civil aircraft propulsion

EASA SIB 2017-16R1

Quiz challenge launches new drone safety campaign

Regulatory wrap-up November to December 2024

Safe holiday air travel your priority

Access to controlled airspace and controlled aerodromes for sport and recreation pilots

RPAS news - December 2024

Summary of Consultation - Aerial work certificate holders policy to allow the transport of firefighting personnel

Australia unveils updated roadmap to support advancements in aviation

Pilot safety newsletter - Rotary - December 2024

Pilot safety newsletter - Fixed-wing - December 2024

Proposed Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR Corridor – Summary of consultation published

Collaboration on advanced air mobility

Maintenance matters - December 2024

The CASA Briefing - December 2024

New stand-down periods for LAME exams provide relief for applicants

Final military operating areas now in force

Drone operators benefit from faster airspace access at more airports

Faster airspace access for drone operators at 6 new locations

RPAS news - November 2024

Webinar: Assessing ground risk for BVLOS drone operations

Review the preferred airspace design for Ballina

Pilot safety newsletter - Fixed-wing - November 2024

Pilot safety newsletter - Rotary - November 2024

The CASA Briefing - November 2024

Online services over the holidays

Regulatory wrap-up October 2024

New user-friendly guide available for helicopter pilots

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