News, media releases and speeches

May-tenance Month returns this May

Updated: 1 May 2025

Get ready for May to go purple again as we shine a light on all things maintenance engineering during this year’s 'May-tenance Month'.

ATSB report into forced landing

Updated: 30 April 2025

CASA response to ATSB report on forced landing.

Stating the facts

Stakeholder satisfaction survey 2025

Updated: 28 April 2025

We're surveying the aviation community to see how we’re performing and help us focus our efforts into the future.

RPAS news - April 2025

Updated: 24 April 2025

This edition includes information on upgrading your RePL, record keeping requirements, the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) process, the new Aviation Safety Pledge and more.

EASA SD 2025-01

Updated: 22 April 2025

This SD was published due to Rockwell Collins (doing business as Collins Aerospace) identified a non-compliance in the affected parts with respect to Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) DO-229 standard.

Canadian CASA 2025-04

Updated: 16 April 2025

The purpose of this Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) is to raise awareness of a reported engine failure of an overhauled Continental IO-520-F engine.

Flight operations newsletter

Maintenance matters - April 2025

Updated: 16 April 2025

This month we urge AgustaWestland AW139 operators to conduct an urgent, fleetwide inspection. We provide you with the latest Airworthiness Directives and give you a teaser of what we are planning for May-tenance month celebrations.

Maintenance matters

Focus on flight ops - April 2025

Updated: 15 April 2025

In this edition we clarify our policy on back-up or alternate key personnel for Part 119 AOC holders, discuss safety culture and SMS, and permit additional aircraft equipment to be inoperative through an exemption.

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New campaign promotes safe holiday air travel

Updated: 8 April 2025

Air travellers are being urged to pack power banks and spare batteries in their carry-on as part of an increased focus on reducing in-flight safety risks and travel disruptions.

Media release

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – April 2025

Updated: 4 April 2025

This edition features an invitation to take the new Aviation safety pledge, a new crash comic, an audio close call, details on an AvSafety webinar on Special VFR, and more!

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Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – April 2025

Updated: 4 April 2025

This edition features an invitation to take the new Aviation safety pledge, a new crash comic, an audio close call, details on an AvSafety webinar on Special VFR, and more!

Regulatory wrap-up March 2025

Updated: 3 April 2025

In the March 2025 issue of Reg wrap-up, read about recent changes to rules and regulations and view our consultations open for feedback.

Regulatory Wrap-up

The CASA Briefing - April 2025

Updated: 2 April 2025

In this month's CASA Briefing find out about new dangerous good initiative, make a pledge for safety, apply for an AME scholarship, read the CEO update and more!

CASA Briefing

RPAS news - March 2025

Updated: 1 April 2025

This edition includes information on conducting pre-flight checks, extension and clarification of drone and rocket operation rules, a new drone careers student guide and more.

New system to reassess aerodrome pavement strength

Updated: 27 March 2025

We're seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Part 139 Manual of Standards to enable the implementation of a new system for assessing and reporting the strength of aerodrome pavements.

Regulatory wrap-up February 2025

Updated: 27 March 2025

In the February 2025 issue of Reg wrap-up, read about recent changes to rules and regulations and view our consultations open for feedback.

Regulatory Wrap-up

A new dangerous goods campaign: Pack Right. Safe Flight.

Updated: 25 March 2025

We have launched a new dangerous goods campaign to help travellers understand what they can and can’t pack.

Introducing the Aviation Safety Pledge

Updated: 25 March 2025

We’re inviting pilots and aviation organisations across Australia to take the Aviation safety pledge – a voluntary commitment to actions that help keep aviation safe.

Proposed changes to rules for aerodrome rescue and firefighting services

Updated: 21 March 2025

Have your say on the proposed changes to the Manual of Standards (MOS) for Aerodrome rescue and firefighting services (Subpart 139H).

Maintenance matters - March 2025

Updated: 20 March 2025

This month we provide you with details on what you need to do to keep your licence current and provide you with the latest airworthiness directives.

Maintenance matters

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Soar to new heights with an AME scholarship

Updated: 18 March 2025

Applications are now open for CASA’s aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) scholarship program.

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – March 2025

Updated: 13 March 2025

This edition features an animation on operating at aircraft landing areas, details on an upcoming AvSafety webinar on electronic flight bags, a safety article on NOTAMS, and more!

Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – March 2025

Updated: 13 March 2025

This edition features an animation on operating at aircraft landing areas, details on an upcoming AvSafety webinar on electronic flight bags, a safety article on NOTAMS, and more!

CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2025/004 Version 2

Updated: 11 March 2025

The purpose of this Safety Notice is to alert owners and operators of affected aircraft models, regarding the inspection/check of the Toilet and Galley Waste Bin Fire Extinguishers

The CASA Briefing - March 2025

In this month's CASA Briefing, find out where to meet us at the Avalon Airshow, get the latest on the Class 5 medical review, how to get printed Part 61 plain English guides, the CEO update and more.

CASA Briefing

Review finds Southport airspace safe

A Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) review of Southport airspace has found that the airspace classification and design is appropriate and safe.

Airspace review in the Pilbara region

CASA will progress and support several actions to enhance operations in the Pilbara region.

Focus on flight ops - March 2025

Flight operations newsletter

In this issue we make a last call to rotorcraft performance operators to submit their procedures, invite them to a drop-in session, take a sneak peek at filming behind the scenes and remind operators about their obligations regarding their manuals.

RPAS news - February 2025

This edition includes information on the development of a new Flight Information Management System by Airservices Australia, event approvals, agricultural operations and more.

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Part 61 Flight crew licensing plain English guides

Updated: 5 March 2025

Part 61 Flight crew licensing plain English guides now available in print.

Stay OnTrack in Townsville and Cairns

Updated: 4 March 2025

We’ve released our latest Stay OnTrack guide to help pilots safely navigate around the Townsville and Cairns regions.

Updated: 28 February 2025

Consultation open on safety management systems guidance for aerodromes

We would like your feedback on a draft advisory circular (AC) on safety management systems for aerodromes.

Updated: 28 February 2025

FAA SAIB 2025-02 - Boeing 757 freighter (STC ST10529SE) - Main Cargo Door

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises owners and operators of Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, converted from passenger to freighter configuration in accordance with Precision Conversions, LLC, Supplemental Type Certificate…

Updated: 28 February 2025

EASA SIB 2025-01_C1

This SIB was published to raise awareness of the potential risks associated with SATF market expansion and to encourage proactive measures for fuel quality assurance all along the supply chain.

Updated: 19 February 2025

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – February 2025

This edition features an animation on fuel planning, an upcoming AvSafety webinar on maintenance releases, an article on navigating busy airspace, pilot quizzes, and more!

Updated: 19 February 2025

Pilot safety newsletter – Rotary – February 2025

This edition features an animation on fuel planning, an upcoming AvSafety webinar on maintenance releases, an article on mountain wave turbulence, pilot quizzes, and more!

Updated: 13 February 2025

Maintenance matters - February 2025

In this edition we kick off the new year with good news for aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers who fail an exam and we share the latest airworthiness directives.

Maintenance matters

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Update on proposed Bankstown Airport Southeast VFR corridor

Updated: 12 February 2025

An option to introduce a flight corridor southeast of Bankstown Airport will not proceed as initially proposed.

Updated: 11 February 2025

Part 91 Manual of Standards now updated

Last year we consulted on proposed changes to the Part 91 MOS. The most significant changes relate to corrections to visibility requirements for landing minima and the introduction of military operating areas (MOAs).

Updated: 10 February 2025

The CASA Briefing - February 2025

In this month’s CASA Briefing, read about new stand-down periods for LAME exams now in effect, our surveillance teams finds loose items are still an issue, there’s expanded airspace access for sports and rec pilots, our CEO update and more!

CASA Briefing

New stand-down periods for LAME exams now in effect

Updated: 10 February 2025

From Monday 10 February 2025 aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers who fail an exam will be able to resit the exam sooner.

CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2025-001

Updated: 7 February 2025

The UK CAA have become aware that the Robinson Helicopter’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for Robinson R22, R44 and R66 Helicopters may be misinterpreted.

Flight operations newsletter

Focus on flight ops - February 2025

Updated: 5 February 2025

In this edition we remind rotorcraft operators to submit their performance procedures and attend PC3 drop-in sessions. We test their knowledge about human factors and keep them updated on a summary of consultation, guidance material and legislation.

CAA NZ CAN 56-002

Updated: 5 February 2025

The purpose of this CAN is to notify helicopter operators and maintenance providers of two recent occurrences reported to CAA of helicopter windows departing the aircraft doors during the first flight following window installation.

Transport Canada CASA 2023-07 Issue 2

Updated: 5 February 2025

The purpose of this Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) revision is to reinforce awareness of the existing guidance related to the operation of A220 series aeroplanes on contaminated runways

Regulatory wrap-up January 2025

Updated: 4 February 2025

In the first edition for 2025, view our recently published summaries of consultation and have your say on our draft advisory circular on radiotelephony procedures.

Regulatory Wrap-up

RPAS news - January 2025

Updated: 22 January 2025

This edition covers new consumer advice for hiring drone operators, updates on faster airspace approvals for certified operators at additional airports, an on-demand BVLOS webinar and more.

Updated guide for accredited drone operators

Updated: 16 January 2025

We've released an updated version for the Part 101 Plain English guide for Micro and Excluded RPA operations.

Have your say on guidance for radiotelephony procedures

Updated: 15 January 2025

We're seeking feedback on our draft advisory circular (AC) on radiotelephony procedures.

Pilot safety newsletter – Fixed-wing – January 2025

Updated: 14 January 2025

This edition features a new crash comic, a fixed-wing pilot quiz, an audio close call on a flight planning fail, new international resources, and more!