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How we ensure safety with a new airline Last month saw Bonza Australia’s first aircraft, named ‘Shazza’, touching down at its Sunshine Coast base. 28 Sep 2022 News
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Flight operations repealed legislation and publications A list of all the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR), Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) and Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)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
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
