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FAA Unapproved Parts Notification 2022-S20210727018 An FAA Unapproved Parts Notice for Mooney Landing Gear Lock Blocks 25 Nov 2022 Airworthiness Directive notice
FAA SAIB 2022-21 - Robinson R44 - Emergency Floatation Section, Pop-Out Float Under-inflation An FAA SAIB about Robinson R44 emergency floats under inflating 24 Nov 2022 Airworthiness Directive notice
Online services over the holidays Start planning – our offices will close from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 (inclusive). 21 Nov 2022 News
What can I do next? 15 November 2022 edition In this edition we explain that you have two weeks left to submit your SMS implementation plan and offer an invitation to register to participate in a TWG. 16 Nov 2022 Flight operations newsletter
How we ensure safety with a new airline Find out the facts about how we certify airlines as safe to fly in Australia. 14 Nov 2022 Stating the facts
CAA NZ CAN 70-001 The CAA of New Zealand has published Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) 70-001 about a safety concern for Arriel 1D1 engines installed on AS350 aircraft. 11 Nov 2022 Airworthiness Directive notice
Runways and island operations in the Torres Strait We look at safety regulations around minimum take-off and landing buffers for runways and island operations in the Torres Strait. 9 Nov 2022 Stating the facts
System outage - Aurion System maintenance and upgrades from 3 pm Friday 11 November until 9 am AEDT Monday 14 November. 9 Nov 2022 News
Regulatory wrap-up October 2022 In October’s Reg wrap-up, have your say on a current consultation, register to join a Techincal Working Group, learn more about the upcoming Safety Management Systems webinars, and more. 3 Nov 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
Updates to guidance material A range of guidance material and documents on our website are being updated as part of an administrative review. 2 Nov 2022 News
Expressions of interest for Technical Working Group register Would you like to use your aviation expertise to help out on safety and regulatory proposals? Register your expression of interest in joining our TWG. 2 Nov 2022 News
The CASA Briefing - October 2022 In the October 2022 CASA Briefing, read about the release of the updated Out-n-Back video series, the transfer of the MRS onto myCASA, and Grade 1 flight instructors getting new privileges. 1 Nov 2022 CASA Briefing
DAME Newsletter - October 2022 In this month’s newsletter, find out about the MRS moving to myCASA, upcoming events, and service delivery statistics. 26 Oct 2022 DAME Newsletter
New edition of the SMS resource kit released We have just released the latest edition of the SMS resource kit. 26 Oct 2022 News
Murrayfield Airport to be decertified Murrayfield Airport will be decertified from Thursday 27 October on request of the aerodrome owners, The Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. 24 Oct 2022 Media release
NSW helicopter landing site safety checks Residents of communities in some areas of NSW may see a twin-engine plane or a helicopter flying unusually low this week as CASA carries out important safety checks at helicopter landings sites. 24 Oct 2022 Media release
Summary of Responses to Proposed AD PAD/F28/93 and PAD/F100/97 Summary of Responses to Proposed AD PAD/F28/93 and PAD/F100/97 24 Oct 2022 Airworthiness Directive notice
What can I do next? 20 October 2022 edition In this edition, registration is open for an SMS implementation planning webinar and download the latest edition of the SMS resource kit. 20 Oct 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Newly revised Out-n-Back series now live The revised Out-n-Back video series features shorter episodes with up-to-date resources covering the essentials of safe flying in remote locations. 19 Oct 2022 News
A new online way to report positive DAMP tests to CASA We have introduced a new way to report confirmed positive drug and alcohol management program (DAMP) tests online using myCASA. 14 Oct 2022 News
Improvements designed to expand the privileges for flight instructors Flight instructors with a Grade 1 training endorsement can now perform more training and assessment (flight test) activities. 13 Oct 2022 News
Video release of the P.G. Taylor Address for the 2022 Safeskies Conference Speaking at the 2022 Safeskies Conference, CASA Board Chair Mark Binskin discusses the need for a collaborative and open-minded culture across industry, CASA and government. 13 Oct 2022 Speech
‘Your safety is in your hands’ campaign enters phase 2 Following on from non-controlled aerodromes, our pilot safety education campaign will now focus on one of industry’s most talked about topics - weather and forecasting. 12 Oct 2022 News
Global Reporting Format for aerodromes We are seeking comments on adopting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Global Reporting Format (GRF) for Australian aerodromes. 7 Oct 2022 News
Regulatory wrap-up September 2022 In September's regulatory wrap-up, read about our current consultations, rules and regulations, new guidance materials and more. 6 Oct 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
What can I do next? 5 October 2022 edition In this edition, we explain all things Safety Management Systems (SMS). 5 Oct 2022 Flight operations newsletter
CASA Briefing October 2022 The October 2022 CASA Briefing discusses the following topics: the release of the first alphanumeric registration marks, our new safety manager scholarship program, and an update on Mallacoota airport. 4 Oct 2022 CASA Briefing
Safeskies conference 2022 CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety, Pip Spence, talks about the RPAS and advanced air mobility strategic regulatory roadmap, the scholarship for safety managers and the national pilot safety education campaign. 28 Sep 2022 Speech
Seeking feedback on proposed changes to Part 172 MOS We are seeking comments on an amendment to the Part 172 Manual of Standards (MOS). 27 Sep 2022 News
CASA supports aviation industry with new safety manager scholarship We're offering 3 scholarships to eligible safety managers who are committed to the development of a healthy aviation safety culture in their organisations. 21 Sep 2022 Media release
First release alphanumeric aircraft registration marks coming soon Aircraft registration marks in Australia are changing to include a new alphanumeric system. The first release of 1500 new marks will be available from Friday 23 September 2022. 16 Sep 2022 News
Update on Mallacoota Airport The re-introduction of instrument flight procedures at Mallacoota Airport are expected to come into effect on 3 November. 16 Sep 2022 News
Regulatory wrap-up August 2022 In the August edition of CASA’s regulatory wrap-up, learn about our current consultations, recently published guidance materials, rules and regulations, and more. 6 Sep 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
CASA Briefing September 2022 The September 2022 CASA Briefing discusses the following topics: the "Your safety is in your hands" pilot education campaign, the release of the multi-engine helicopter rating, and the movement of medical records to myCASA. 6 Sep 2022 CASA Briefing
What can I do next? 23 August 2022 edition In this edition, we explain the updated Part 91 MOS, provide the deadlines for submitting training and checking system documentation and SMS manuals, and promote our new pilot safety hub. 2 Sep 2022 Flight operations newsletter
Multi-engine helicopter rating now available Helicopter pilots can now make use of a class-like system for flight crew licences relating to some multi-engine helicopters. 2 Sep 2022 News
New flight examiner rating course options now available Operators will now be able to seek approval from CASA to conduct their own Flight Examiner Rating Course (FERC). 31 Aug 2022 News
Flight operations repealed legislation and publications A list of all the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR), Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) and Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP) that were repealed on 2 December 2021. 29 Aug 2022 News
Progress on Mallacoota aerodrome Staff from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and East Gippsland Shire Council have been working hard to re-introduce instrument flight procedures at Mallacoota Airport. 25 Aug 2022 Media release
CASA welcomes new safety panel members We’re pleased to welcome 2 new members to our Aviation Safety Advisory Panel. 23 Aug 2022 News
Have your say on proposed change to Avalon airspace We are seeking industry feedback on a proposed change to Avalon airspace, which is open for consultation until Friday, 23 September 2022. 23 Aug 2022 News
Safety checks at Mallacoota aerodrome Residents near Mallacoota may see an aircraft flying unusually low tomorrow (23 August) as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. 22 Aug 2022 Media release
Safety Management Systems (SMS) for air operators If you deferred your SMS under the new flight operation rules you must provide us your SMS implementation plan by 2 December 2022. 22 Aug 2022 News
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
