Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, we publish a list of documents we’ve released in response to freedom of information (FOI) requests. These are published within 10 days of releasing them.
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Disclosure log
Below are lists of documents we have released, ordered by year of request.
Showing 1 - 50 of 218 resultsLast updated:
| Title | Published date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| F26/18387 - CASA jurisdiction and complaint handling relating to Defence aviation activities | Policies, procedures, guidance material, memoranda of understanding, decision trees, flowcharts, internal guidance notes and related documents concerning CASA's jurisdiction in relation to Defence aviation activities, the handling of complaints involving Defence aircraft, referral pathways for matters outside CASA's jurisdiction, and arrangements between CASA and the Department of Defence regarding those functions. Partial Access (s22) | |
| F26/8962 - NSW Police operational use of drones (RPA) - regulatory approvals, correspondence and assessments | Request for documents relating to NSW Police's operational use of remotely piloted aircraft (drones) since January 2025, including CASA authorisations, approvals, exemptions and permissions; correspondence between CASA and NSW Police regarding drone operations and regulatory compliance; and any CASA risk, safety or compliance assessments, including those associated with the Moree drone pilot. Partial access (s47B, s47F, s47G and s37) | |
| F26/15515 - Flying Qualifications and Training Handbook | Flying Qualifications and Training Handbook, current version as of 22/6/26. Full Access | |
| F26/9938 - Aircraft operations between Australia and Norfolk Island records | Request for documents relating to aircraft operations between Australia and Norfolk Island, including aircraft defects and technical issues, safety notifications, CASA monitoring and oversight activities, audits, inspections and compliance assessments, operational risk assessments, communications with Qantas regarding safety and reliability, and any analysis or reporting on mechanical issues, delays or cancellations affecting the Norfolk Island route. Partial access (s47F and 47G) | |
| F26/11927 - Documents relating to helicopter incident involving aircraft VH-KKM | Request for all documents, statements and reports relating to an incident involving aircraft VH-KKM at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 17 April 2025. Full Access (s22) | |
| F26/11281 - Civil Aviation Safety Authority Group Report V/T SRG 90-1 Issue 1 | 1 April 1990, Report 90-1 Victoria/Tasmania Field Office Safety Regulation Group. Full Access | |
| F26/10376 CAR 31 aircraft maintenance engineer licence transition to Part 66 licences | Request for documents relating to the transition of CAR 31 aircraft maintenance engineer licence groups to Part 66 licences, including conversion matrices and mapping documents, internal guidance and procedures, assessment criteria for aircraft type rating grants, recognition of prior learning and experience-based approvals, and briefing notes, templates and reference materials used by CASA during the transition process. Full Access | |
| F26/6666 - Records relating to Rotorworks Pty Ltd, reported aircraft defects and repairs for VH-OXO | Request for documents, communications and records held by CASA between May 2020 and April 2024 relating to repairs and defects reported by Stephen Johnston and/or Rotorworks Pty Ltd concerning aircraft VH-OXO and VH-YQI (formerly VH-NWD), together with surveillance, audit and investigation reports relating to Rotorworks Pty Ltd, and Certificate of Airworthiness documents for VH-OXO. Partial access (s47E(a) and 47G) | |
| F26/6667 - Air Operators Certificate for Schofields Flying Club | Request for a copy of the Air Operator's Certificate held by Schofields Flying Club. Partial access (s47F and s47G) | |
| F26/6975 - Type certificate or TCDS for Tiger Moth aircraft, DH82A | Type certificate or TCDS for Tiger Moth aircraft, DH82A. Partial access (s22) | |
| F26/3438 - Kyle and Jackie O $100,000 Ball Drop promotional event in Frankston on 30 January 2026 | All documents held by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority relating to the “Kyle and Jackie O $100,000 Ball Drop” promotional event in Frankston, Victoria on 30 January 2026, including internal emails, correspondence, file notes, briefings, assessments, risk assessments, approvals, refusals, and decision records. This includes internal CASA communications regarding the proposed use of a helicopter to drop objects, any internal consideration or decision relating to permissions, licences, exemptions or authorisations, CASA staff communications regarding aviation safety, regulatory compliance or risk, and any internal records explaining or referring to CASA’s decision to prevent, cancel, or not approve the helicopter component of the event. Partial access (s47G) | |
| F26/4689 - Aircraft History of VH EMU | History of ownership of aircraft VH EMU during the period of 1969 and 2000. Partial release - section 22 | |
| F26/886 - Communication concerning the transition deadline for converting CAR Part 5 Flight Crew Licences to CASR Part 61 licences | Documents relating to CASA’s communication activities in the 12 months prior to 31 August 2025 concerning the transition deadline for converting CAR Part 5 flight crew licences to CASR Part 61 licences. Specifically, details of: - Any emails, letters, SMS messages, or other direct communications sent by CASA to CAR Part 5 licence holders regarding the transition deadline. - Any internal communication plans, strategies, or briefing notes prepared by CASA that outline steps to inform licence holders of the deadline. - Any public notices, media releases, social media posts, or advertisements issued by CASA during that period that reference the transition deadline. - Any internal communication plans, strategies, or briefing notes prepared by CASA, both prior to and after the transition deadline, on how to deal with licence holders who missed the transition deadline, including any options for exemptions, extensions, or alternative pathways. | |
| F26/37155 - Creation of the RPAS TWG | Emails and meeting memos regards the creation of the RPAS TWG from 2025 01 to current date |
| Title | Published date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| F25/30915 - Documents Return of Varda Space Industries' W-4, W-5 and W-6 | Document(s) detailing the date of return of Varda Space Industries' W-4, W-5 and W-6 orbital capsules to the Koonibba test range operated by Southern Launch , and the expected and/or scheduled restrictions to the relevant airspace. | |
| F25/33093 - Approvals for Aircraft N673FX | Whether N673FX(operated by FlexJet) had the appropriate approvals to conduct a series of domestic charter legs in Australia. | |
| F25/32656 - Age of Youngest Female Grade 1 Flight Instructor | CASA can confirm that the youngest female Grade 1 FIR holder is 25 years of age. There are currently 5 women aged 25 that hold that rating. | |
| F25/32657 - Setting of Service Delivery Targets | Copies of correspondence in relation to the Setting and Internal endorsement of Service Delivery Targets, specifically the 300 Days set for Complex RPAS Applications. s22 | |
| F25/29783 - Soar Aviation accident | Copy of investigation report and associated documents relating to Soar Aviation aircraft accident on 4 November 2020 | |
| F25/27524 - Documents relating to the accident at Cairns Double Tree Hotel by Hilton | Documents relating to the investigation report and any enforcement action taken by CASA regarding the accident that occurred at Cairns Double Tree Hotel by Hilton on 12 August 2024, involving a helicopter | |
| F25/27345 - Documents Created in respone to media enquiries regarding flight operated by Susan Ley for Mid Winter Ball | All CASA correspondence and records created in response to media inquiries about the air safety regulatory requirements appliable to a flight to be conducted by Sussan Ley carring two passengers occupying seats auctioned for charity as part of the 2025 Federal Parliament Press Gallery Mid Winter Ball event. | |
| F25/26151 - Notice of Aircraft Cancellation of Aircraft Registration | Notice of Cancellation of Aircraft Registration addressed to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines for the following aircraft: 1. VH-FUV, Cessna A152 Serial Number A1520875 | |
| F25/24918 - Registration and Ownership History of VH-DQJ | All documents relating to the registration and ownership history of SIAI-Marchetti S-211 VH-DQJ. | |
| F25/24242 Records of UAP UFOs NHI | All documents and records held by CASA between 1 January 2000 and 31 July 2025 that pertain to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), Non-Human Intelligence (NHI). | |
| F25/19402 Notice of Aircraft Cancellation of Aircraft Registration | Notice of Cancellation of Aircraft Registration addressed to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines for the following Aircraft: 1. VH-JGY, Cessna 172N, Serial Number 17268664. 2. VH-MRC, Cessna 152, Serial Number 15279612. | |
| F25/16908 National Jet Express MOE And Form 395 | National Jet Express - Maintenance Organisation Exposition and CASA Form 395's. | |
| F25/12083 Twin Creek Wind Farm | All Communications regarding the proposed Twin Creek wind farm at St Kitts and Bagot Well in South Australia. | |
| F25/13741 RPAS Statistics | RPAS-Related Certification Statistics, Registered RPAS Model and Volume. | |
| F25/13650 Correspondence Relating To Greg Lynn | Emails, correspondence or notes mentioning Greg Lynn or the murders he was then alleged to have committed between November 22 2011 to October 17 2024. | |
| F25/17833 Notice of Aircraft Cancellation of Aircraft Registration | Notice of Cancellation of Aircraft Registration addressed to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines for the following Aircraft: 1. VH-MIX Cessna 172N, Serial Number 17268686. 2. VH-WFO, Cessna 172N, Serial Number 17269514. | |
| F25/12082 Drone Statics | Total number of newly registered drones/RPAS between 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2025. | |
| F25/1765 Surveillance of AMT Helicopters | Documents relating to Surveillance Events 27500 and 24257 that was conducted on AMT Helicopters. Partial release - ss42 and 47F | |
| F25/10573 Unique records on Aircraft, Paraglid and Kiting or Kite | All unique documents that contain the following terms: a) Aircraft, b) paraglid, and c) kiting or kite. Partial release - ss42 and 47F | |
| F24/31974 - Report on Drone Swarm Incident | Reports and briefings dated between 14 July 2023 - 21 October 2024, relating to the Australian Traffic Network drone swarm incident on 14 July 2023 (in which hundreds of drones fell into the Yarra River, and clean-up efforts). Partial release - s47F | |
| F25/1743 - Swan River Seaplanes and Aeroplane Pty Ltd | Copy of all Surveillance and investigation reports related to Swan River Seaplanes and Aeroplane Pty Ltd. | |
| F25/1750 - RFS owned Aircraft N138CG | Documents, including correspondence from NSW RFS and other stakeholders, regarding RFS owned "Marie Bashir" aircraft registered N138CG relating to transporting passengers. | |
| F25/1736 - Approved Flight Manual Supplement for Fairchild SA-227 AC | Approved Flight Manual Supplement for Fairchild SA-227 AC when operated at 15000lb gross weight | |
| F25/1752 - Significant changes for AOC and COA Applications | Jobs outstanding for significant and non-significant changes to applications for AOC and COA. | |
| F25/1740 - Expositions List of Qantas Airways Limited | Lists of documents that comprise Part 119 and Part 61 expositions of Qantas Airways Limited. | |
| F25/1739 - AOC Renewal for Qantas Airways Limited | CASA Instrument Training and Checking Organisation Test and Checks for Qantas Airways Limited | |
| F25/374 - CASR Part 43 and ICAO Annex 6 | Documents, emails, diary notes or minutes from the Part 43 team, internal advice from CASA members not part of the CASR Part 43 team, minutes of TWG meetings, that reflect discussion on the matter and a change in opinion by CASA of the need to notify ICAO. Partial release - ss 22 and 42 | |
| F24/42511 - Skyfox CA-25N Aircraft Flight Manual | The most recent revision of the Skyfox CA-25N aircraft flight manual. |
| Title | Published date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments pursuant to CASR 91.385(1)(b)(i) | All signed instruments giving directions pursuant to CASR 91.385(1)(b)(i) and all documents containing recommendations or safety cases or risk analyses relevant to the giving of the directions the subject of those instruments. Partial Release - s47F | |
| Surveillance and Safety Reports for N619SW (Boeing 737-3H4) | 1. Surveillance reports and other relevant safety observation documents from 2018 - present concerning the aircraft registered N619SW (model BOEING 737-3H4). 2. CASA reports detailing reviews of discrete AOC arrangements since 2018 Partial Release - ss 22 & 47F | |
| Assessment and Granting of AOC for Magpec Airborne Surveys or Magspec Aviation | Documents pertaining to the assessment of and granting of air operator certificates (AOCs) for MAGSPEC AIRBORNE SURVEYS PTY LTD (ACN 163 217 230) or MAGSPEC AVIATION PTY LTD (ACN 614 848 896) Partial Release - s47F | |
| Documents linked to Wing drone delivery services | Documents linked to drone delivery services. The services are noted at this address: https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/industry-initiatives/drone-delivery-serv…. That page notes” “We have also permitted Wing to operate in closer proximity to a person than our regulations normally permit.”. Specifically, I am seeking: a. Emails and correspondence about allowing Wing to operate in closer proximity to people than the regulations around drone operation normally permit.I advise I am not interested in duplicate copies of documents or documents that have already been publicly released or media releases, media articles or media statements. I am not seeking the personal contact details of any staff, or the names of staff below executive level and am happy for these to be redacted.I would also like advice if the information I have sought is due to be released under FOI to individuals or organisations prior to finalisation of my FOI application. Partial Release - ss 22 & 47F | |
| Documents linked to Swoop Aero drone delivery services | Documents linked to drone delivery services. The services are noted at this address: https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/industry-initiatives/drone-delivery-serv…. Specifically, I am seeking: a. The ‘safety case’ put forward by Swoop Aero.I advise I am not interested in duplicate copies of documents or documents that have already been publicly released or media releases, media articles or media statements. I am not seeking the personal contact details of any staff, or the names of staff below executive level and am happy for these to be redacted.I would also like advice if the information I have sought is due to be released under FOI to individuals or organisations prior to finalisation of my FOI application. Partial Release - ss 22 & 47F | |
| Documents linked to Wing Aviation drone delivery services | Documents linked to drone delivery services. The services are noted at this address: https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/industry-initiatives/drone-delivery-serv…. Specifically, I am seeking: a. The ‘safety case’ put forward by Wing Aviation. I advise I am not interested in duplicate copies of documents or documents that have already been publicly released or media releases, media articles or media statements. I am not seeking the personal contact details of any staff, or the names of staff below executive level and am happy for these to be redacted.I would also like advice if the information I have sought is due to be released under FOI to individuals or organisations prior to finalisation of my FOI application. Partial Release - ss 22 & 47F | |
| Documents in relation to "EI-02837" | Any/All documents in relation to "EI-02837". Partial Release - s47C | |
| Documents relating to disabled travellers and assistance animals/service dogs | All documents related to disabled travellers and assistance animals/service dogs. Full Release |