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AM1: Through the AFAF, develop a transparent, consistent, and scalable method to manage Australian airspace that supports RPAS and AAM integration

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Work on AFAF is progressing. We conducted a review of the TWG tasking instructions and membership to ensure adequate representation of emerging technologies. We held a TWG meeting in November 2024 with new members in attendance.

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Immediate term

OP3: Work with first responder agencies to enable safe operations and improve safety education

Sun, 2034-12-31 12:00

We maintain liaison with first responder agencies to enhance education on the safe operation of RPAS and regularly review policies and procedures that support operations.

Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.

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Operations

Publication initiative status

Enduring

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Q4 Sun, 2024-12-01 12:00

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OP3: Work with first responder agencies to enable safe operations and improve safety education

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We continue to support State and Territory first responders, to develop procedure manuals for scenario-based operations used in emergencies or recovery efforts.

We may issue exemption instruments from certain regulations to enable the efficient and timely use of RPAS during emergencies.

Term goal period

Immediate term

PE1: Begin implementation of regulatory and system changes following the review of RePL requirements

Mon, 2025-06-30 12:00

Begin implementing regulatory and system changes based on RePL requirements review. Future-proof the licensing system to accommodate industry growth and evolving concepts of operation. This could include streamlined pathways for medium RPAS licensing.

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.

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People

Publication initiative status

In progress

Start date:

Q4 Tue, 2024-10-01 12:00

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PE1: Review current RePL requirements and consider renewal or currency requirements, class and type ratings, and endorsements

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We are working with industry through a TWG, established by the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, on medium category and broader RPAS licensing framework improvements.

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Immediate term

AM4a: Initial implementation to ease identified risks and support RPAS airspace integration

Tue, 2025-12-23 12:00

Begin implementation towards RPAS airspace integration to mitigate identified risks, facilitate progress, and help gain broader acceptance from all airspace users. This includes maturing systems building from trials for automated airspace authorisations for ReOC holders within 5.5 km of selected controlled airports.

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.

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Airspace and traffic management

Publication initiative status

In progress

Start date:

Q3 Mon, 2024-07-01 12:00

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AM4a: Initial implementation to ease identified risks and support RPAS airspace integration

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We expanded the automated airspace authorisations trial (AAAT), a joint initiative by CASA and Airservices.

More than 1,400 automated flight authorisations have been processed. This has saved industry more than $1.2 million in application fees.

CASA continues to work with Airservices to expand authorisations to all civil-controlled aerodromes via FIMS at the end of 2025.

Term goal period

Immediate term

Aerial application rating (helicopter) exam - AGRH

Learn more about the aerial application rating (helicopter) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

Instrument rating exam - IREX

Learn about the instrument rating exam (IREX) including permitted materials and pass rates.

Private IFR rating exam - PIFR

Learn about the private instrument flight rules (PIFR) rating exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

31 July 2023

Pilot instructor rating exam - PIRC

Learn about the pilot instructor rating exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

Non legislative instrument Exemption Part 91 of CASR

CASA EX38/25

2025
- Coulson Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd – Operation of Restricted Category Aircraft (Disaster Relief)

Commences: 4 April 2025

CASA EX38/25 – Coulson Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd – Operation of Restricted Category Aircraft (Disaster Relief) Exemption (No. 2) 2025 (repeals at the end of 5 June 2025)

Commercial pilot licence (balloon) exams - CLWB and COPB

Learn about the commercial pilot licence (balloon) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

Updated: 10 November 2022

Search results for rules and regulations

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Part 1 of CAR Preliminary

Part 1 of CAR outlines who the regulations apply to both inside and outside of Australia. The Part also contains definitions of words or phrases used in the regulations.

Rule CAR Administrative matters Current

Part 101 of CASR Unmanned aircraft and rockets

Updated: 14 September 2022

Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the rules for the use of unmanned tethered balloons, kites, free balloons and rockets, remotely piloted aircraft or drones, model aircraft and firework displays.

Rule CASR Flight crew licensing Flight operations Changing

Part 11 of CASR Regulatory administrative procedures

Updated: 10 November 2022

Part 11 of CASR affects CASA staff, persons seeking exemptions against the CASRs and those subject to directions. It sets out the rules that apply to how CASA administers authorisations.

Rule CASR Administrative matters Current

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Visual Flight Rules Guide

Publication Plain English guides

6 September 2024

The Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) helps pilots prepare, plan and fly safely under visual flight rules (VFR). The guide explains the rules in plain English and by using practical information and examples.

Cabin safety bulletin 20 Unruly and disruptive passengers

Publication Cabin safety bulletins Cabin Safety

24 March 2020

This bulletin provides operator guidance in relation to unruly or disruptive passengers. The bulletin has been archived from the our website and can be found on Trove.

Head of flying operations guide

29 June 2022

Information on the role of head of flying operations. This includes qualifications, experience and responsibilities as well as the appointment and interview process.

Publication Safety kits

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FOR Transition – Training and Checking System

Flight operations Part 119 of CASR Part 121 of CASR Part 133 of CASR Part 135 of CASR Part 138 of CASR

31 July 2024

Use this form to submit, and apply for an approval of, the Training and Checking System section of an exposition or operations manual as part of the transition to Parts 119, 121, 133, 135, and 138 of the CASR.

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CASAF-62 - Training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations documents