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ADS-B subsidy now available The Australian Government is offering a subsidy of up to $5,000 for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment. 19 Aug 2022 News
Have your say on changes for flight instructors We have made an advance copy of a 'Grade 1 training endorsement holders' instrument available for your review before we issue the instrument in late September. 17 Aug 2022 News
Aviation industry joins forces on new pilot safety campaign A new national safety education campaign backed by major aviation groups and aimed at encouraging pilots to increase their skills and knowledge launches today. 16 Aug 2022 Media release
Safety checks at Sydney aerodromes Residents near aerodromes in the Sydney area may see an aircraft flying unusually low over the next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. 15 Aug 2022 Media release
What can I do next? 10 August 2022 edition In this edition, we explain how to submit your training and checking system documentation, and give you a free head of flying operations guide and a reminder that SMS documents are due soon. 11 Aug 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Safety checks at Top End aerodromes Residents of communities in northern Queensland and the Torres Strait may see an aircraft flying unusually low this week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. 8 Aug 2022 Media release
Examiners approved to conduct proficiency checks Flight examiners now have more choice of who conducts their examiner proficiency check – either CASA or an industry flight examiner with an approval. 8 Aug 2022 News
Regulatory wrap-up July 2022 In the July edition of CASA’s regulatory wrap-up, read about our current consultations, recently published Advisory Circulars, changes to rules and regulations, and more. 5 Aug 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
CASA inspectors work to protect international travellers Civil Aviation Safety Authority inspectors are working hard to ensure Australian travellers enjoy the high safety standards they expect as international airlines return to the nation’s airports. 4 Aug 2022 Media release
The CASA Briefing - August 2022 In the August 2022 CASA Briefing, read about our RPAS cooperation a first for Australia, last chance for training and checking webinar and explore thought-provoking topics at Sydney FlySafe. 3 Aug 2022 CASA Briefing
Safety promotion sponsorship program is open The safety promotion sponsorship program is open for applications and will close on 31 August 2022. 1 Aug 2022 News
What can I do next? 28 July 2022 edition In this edition, we explain the latest advice on exemptions, announce one more training and checking webinar, provide you with an easier-to-use AOC application form, and remind you to pack your survival ELT. 28 Jul 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Training and checking systems for flight operators If you deferred your training and checking system under the new flight operation rules, you must give us your documentation to review by 2 September 2022. 27 Jul 2022 News
CASA collaborates on joint RPAS certification The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturer, Swoop Aero, on the joint type and production certification of Swoop Aero’s latest aircraft – Kite. 21 Jul 2022 News
Have your say on draft Mangalore aeronautical study We are seeking industry feedback on the draft Mangalore aeronautical study, which is open for consultation until Thursday, 11 August 2022. 13 Jul 2022 News
What can I do next? 11 July 2022 edition In this edition, we explain the deadlines for training and checking and safety management systems and remind you about our webinars and other upcoming events. 11 Jul 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Proposed change to Terminal Instrument Flight Procedures revalidation interval Have your say on proposed change to the Part 173 Manual of Standards (MOS) – standards applicable to Instrument Flight Procedure Design. 8 Jul 2022 News
Regulatory wrap-up June 2022 In June’s reg wrap-up, learn about our current consultations, recently published guidance materials, upcoming Flight Operation webinars, safety events and more. 7 Jul 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
Launching our new regulatory roadmap for drones and advanced air mobility We’re paving the way for remotely piloted aircraft (drones) and advanced air mobility (AAM) in Australia with our new regulatory roadmap. 4 Jul 2022 News
The CASA Briefing - July 2022 In the July 2022 CASA Briefing, read about our new RPAS and AAM roadmap, find out about changes to flight instructor examination, and learn about new drone noise regulations. 4 Jul 2022 CASA Briefing
What can I do next? 29 June 2022 edition In this edition, we invite you to attend a training and checking Q&A session, remind you what you need to do when renewing your air operators' certificate and update you on the latest guidance, forms and advisory circulars. 29 Jun 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Drone activity around Cairns Airport CASA, in partnership with Airservices Australia, Cairns Airport and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), have detected an increased number of drones being operated in controlled airspace near Cairns Airport. 29 Jun 2022 Media release
AME scholarship recipients announced Australia’s aviation industry remains in safe hands with the latest CASA scholarships underscoring the high calibre of the next generation of aspiring aircraft engineers. 27 Jun 2022 News
Drone noise regulations now in effect – who needs approval to fly? From 1 July 2022, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications are making drone Noise Regulations compulsory. 27 Jun 2022 News
Rotortech 2022 Helicopter and Unmanned Flight Exposition CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety, Pip Spence, talks about the flight operations regulations, general aviation workplan and initiatives and announces the winners of CASA’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Scholarship. 27 Jun 2022 Speech
Opportunity to comment on changes to multi-engine helicopter ratings We have made an advance copy of a multi-engine helicopter instrument available for your review before we issue the instrument in late July. 22 Jun 2022 News
Update your aircraft registration details to win Our competition to win a year’s subscription to Flight Safety Australia is still running. 21 Jun 2022 News
Air display administration and procedure manual update The CASA Air Display Administration and Procedure Manual has updated to reflect interim arrangements for how we manage, consider and approve air displays. 21 Jun 2022 News
What can I do next? 21 June 2022 edition In this edition, we explain the deferred provisions, provide guidance to help you transition through the next milestone, and update you on the latest guidance and sample manuals. 21 Jun 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Safety checks at Queensland aerodromes Residents of communities across a wide area of Queensland may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. 17 Jun 2022 Media release
Improved licensing rules coming soon We have progressed reforms in the General Aviation Workplan to better support flight training. This follows extensive work by the Flight Crew Licensing Technical Working Group (TWG) to identify opportunities to improve the flight examiner framework. 17 Jun 2022 News
Have your say on Ballina airspace review We are seeking your comments on the draft airspace review of Ballina, New South Wales. 16 Jun 2022 News
Have your say on rules for air traffic service providers We are conducting a post-implementation review of Part 172 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and its Manual of Standards (MOS). 10 Jun 2022 News
CASA approves Western Australia’s biggest ever drone light display Five hundred drones lit up the night sky along the banks of the Swan River at Burswood Park on Monday night. 7 Jun 2022 News
Australian Airports Association: OPS SWAP conference CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety, Pip Spence, discusses the Part 139 transition and mapping the future at the '2022 OPS SWAP Forum' conference. 6 Jun 2022 Speech
Coming soon – changes to aircraft registration marks Aircraft registration marks in Australia are changing to include a new alphanumeric system but you will need to wait a little longer to reserve a mark. 3 Jun 2022 News
Regulatory Wrap-up May 2022 In this month's reg wrap-up, read the new GA maintenance rules, get an update on next steps on stall speed limits for lightweight aeroplanes and more. 2 Jun 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
The CASA Briefing - June 2022 In the June 2022 CASA Briefing, read the latest CEO update, check out our new look AvSEF website, and learn about simpler maintenance rules for general aviation. 1 Jun 2022 CASA Briefing
CASA approves largest drone light display in Australia for Vivid Sydney Six hundred drones are set to illuminate the night sky during Vivid Sydney 2022 following the approval of detailed safety checks by CASA. 26 May 2022 News
Information session on GA maintenance rules Public consultation is now open on the proposed Part 43 rules which will introduce maintenance changes to assist private and aerial work operations. We’ve assembled a team of experts to answer your questions. 26 May 2022 News
Frequency changes to ease congestion and improve safety around Ballina New radio frequencies are being introduced to ease congestion and improve safety around Ballina, Lismore, Casino and Evans Head aerodromes. 24 May 2022 News
Applications open for software developers to create a drone app Applications are now open for app and software developers to connect to our remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) digital platform. The platform provides access to trusted data to create third-party mobile and web-based apps to help show drone flyers… 20 May 2022 News
CAO 95.55 – 45 knot stall speed summary of consultation published In March and April we sought feedback on the proposed amendments to CAO 95.55 regarding the removal of the 45 knot stall speed limit for certain sport and recreation aeroplanes. The consultation has closed, and we have published a summary of consultation. 19 May 2022 News
What can I do next? 17 May 2022 edition In this edition, we explain what we are doing with your manuals, where to go for answers about the rules, why it's important to stay up to date and new exemptions we've published. 17 May 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Automated airspace authorisation trial extended We have extended the trial of digital airspace authorisations around Adelaide, Canberra and Perth airports by a further 6 months. 16 May 2022 News
Safety checks at West Australian aerodromes Residents of communities across a wide area of Western Australia may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. 16 May 2022 Media release
Sign into myCASA with your digital identity The latest upgrade to myCASA allows you to sign into your myCASA account using a digital identity set up on the myGovID app. 13 May 2022 News
System outage System maintenance and upgrades from 6 pm AEST Friday 13 May until 9 pm Saturday 14 May. 12 May 2022 News
