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OP5: Review and develop pathways to support research and development operations
Review requirements for research and development; and develop and publish guidance. This activity aims to support industry needs, while ensuring best practices and safety standards throughout systems, operations development and testing processes.
Principle: Risk and outcome-based.
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Q3
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Discussion paper delay -
The release of the discussion paper is experiencing a slight delay for public release. Internal peer review of the paper is expected to close in mid-April, after which CASA will consider feedback and determine next steps for engagement.
Due to standard practices around election periods, we now expect to release the paper after the election.
Discussion paper update -
We have scheduled the release of the discussion paper for July 2025. We completed an internal peer review and are preparing for public release through the consultation hub.
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PE1: Begin implementation of regulatory and system changes following the review of RePL requirements
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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Q4
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TWG established -
We are working with industry through a TWG, established by the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, on medium category and broader RPAS licensing framework improvements.
TWG recommendation -
The TWG has agreed on a recommendation and submitted it to the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel for review. We expect to start public consultation in September 2025.
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AA1: Publish guidance on cybersecurity for RPAS
Create guidance material for assessing cybersecurity in low and medium-risk RPAS operations.
Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.
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Q4
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Guidance under review -
Draft guidance material is undergoing final review. We expect to publish it for consultation by end of August 2025.
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AA2a: Publish policy position for certifying piloted AAM
Work with international regulatory authorities to harmonise guidance on the certification of piloted AAM, airworthiness criteria and means of compliance.
Principle: Progressive and internationally aligned.
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Q4
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Hydrogen symposium -
We held a hydrogen and fuel cell airworthiness meeting on February 26, 2025. Industry shared key challenges and gaps in the regulations. This supports regulations for AAM aircraft in Australia.
Roadmap for AAM Type Certification -
The National Aviation Authorities Network released the Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Type Certification on 17 June 2025.
It aims to ensure safety, support collaboration, encourage innovation and streamline the certification and validation process for new aircraft types across international borders.
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AA2b: Publish airworthiness criteria and certification guidelines for piloted AAM
Work with international regulatory authorities to harmonise guidance on the certification of piloted AAM, airworthiness criteria and means of compliance.
Principle: Progressive and internationally aligned.
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Q1
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Hydrogen symposium -
We held a hydrogen and fuel cell airworthiness meeting on 26 February 2025. Industry shared key challenges and gaps in the regulations. This work supports regulations for AAM aircraft in Australia.
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AA5: Progress the development of a fit for purpose continuing airworthiness policy for higher-risk RPAS
Review and update maintenance and continuing airworthiness policies for RPAS so they are appropriate as platforms increase in size and complexity. This includes consideration of maintenance personnel authorisations and continuing airworthiness management policies.
Principle: Risk and outcome-based.
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Q4
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Continuing airworthiness -
We are working to improve outcomes for maintenance permissions required under the current rules (e.g., CASR 101.260, 101.265, 101.020, and CAO 100.24).
We are focused on ensuring the competency of maintenance personnel and achieving practical outcomes that reflect the aircraft type and risk of operation.
We encourage industry to provide feedback to their TWG representatives.
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AM4a: Initial implementation to ease identified risks and support RPAS airspace integration
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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Q3
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Expansion of AAAT -
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.
Future of automatic airspace authorisations -
Since 2021, CASA and Airservices Australia have been trialling automated airspace authorisations (AAA) for commercial drone operations at select civil controlled aerodromes.
Later this year, the trial will transition to a permanent flight authorisation service delivered through Airservices' Flight Information Management System (FIMS) and participating third party service providers.
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IN1: Develop guidance material, design requirements and rules for vertiports and other infrastructure required to support AAM operations
Develop guidance material, design requirements, and rules for vertiports and other infrastructure needed to support AAM operations. This initiative will ensure that facilities are safe, efficient, and able to meet AAM needs, helping integration into urban and regional environments.
Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.
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Consultation commenced -
On 10 June 2025, we opened consultation on draft advisory circular (AC) 139.10 v1.0: Guidelines for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes.
We intended the AC to provide guidance to aerodrome and aircraft operators in the planning, design and operation of facilities for both:
- helicopters
- vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA).
It applies to facilities located on an aerodrome that the designers of which may have only designed for fixed-wing aeroplanes.
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Immediate term