Further continuous improvement for general aviation

Further continuous improvement for general aviation focuses on:

  • Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) approvals
  • Public benefit flying review
  • Support continued access to essential flights for firefighting needs while balancing safety with operational feasibility and cost
  • Clarify regulatory requirements for business-related aviation, reducing ambiguity and compliance burden for operators
  • Enable safer and more efficient operations by aligning rules with the risk profile of business transport, supporting economic activity and regional connectivity
  • New guidance for obtaining an AOC for flight training organisations conducting scenic flights
  • Limited aerial underpinning policy review to determine if certain aerial work operations can have reduced regulatory oversight.

Further continuous improvement for general aviation - Regulatory area activities

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Updated: 29 July 2025
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//index.php/resources-and-education/publications/corporate-publications/general-aviation-workplan/further-continuous-improvement-general-aviation
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