Sector demographics and activity

Based on current data there are:

  • 95 Part 137 operators
  • 566 Part 138 operators
  • 23 operators holding both approvals.

In 2023:

  • aerial mustering conducted 149,700 hours
  • aerial application conducted 81,840 hours
  • other agricultural conducted 20,967 hours.
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Annual flight hours for instructional flying (BITRE aircraft activity reports 2014 to 2023)
Figure 1: Annual flight hours for instructional flying (BITRE aircraft activity reports 2014 to 2023)
Published date: 24 January 2025
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//operations-safety-and-travel/safety-management-systems/sector-safety-risk-profiles/agricultural-flying-sector-safety-risk-profile/sector-demographics-and-activity
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