The CASA Briefing - October 2024 Published: 2 October 2024 In this month’s CASA Briefing get fitted to protect against 5G, our safety manager scholarships are back, explore our on-demand AvSafety webinars, read the CEO update and more. CASA Briefing
Get fitted to protect against 5G by 31 March 2026 Published: 1 October 2024 Operators who fly certain instrument approach procedures must upgrade their radio altimeter (radalt) equipment before 31 March 2026. News
Regulatory wrap-up September 2024 Published: 1 October 2024 In the September issue of Reg wrap-up, read about recent changes to rules and regulations and view our consultations open for feedback. Regulatory Wrap-up
Return of safety manager scholarship Published: 27 September 2024 Are you an aviation safety manager or do you know someone who is? If so, why not apply for one of our safety manager scholarships or encourage a colleague to put their name in the running? News
Maintenance matters - September 2024 Published: 23 September 2024 This month we talk about the welcome increase in LAME numbers and a safety advisory notice for DHC-1 Chipmunk maintainers and owners. Maintenance matters
RPAS news - September 2024 Published: 19 September 2024 This edition includes guidance on the importance of submitting early applications for flight authorisations, information on how to vary remotely piloted aircraft operator certificates and updates on the new BVLOS application form and checklist. RPAS news
CASA wins national inclusion award Published: 19 September 2024 Our people recognised for their efforts to build a safe and inclusive workplace. News
RPAS news - August 2024 Published: 13 September 2024 This edition includes streamline applications for operations over or near people, the importance of sticking to flight authorisations and advance operations. RPAS news
Have your say on our proposed policy to allow AWC holders to transport firefighting personnel Published: 12 September 2024 We are seeking feedback on our policy proposal to allow Part 138 aerial work certificate holders to carry firefighting personnel to and from a location in the vicinity of a fireground in rotorcraft for hire or reward. News
Focus on flight ops - September 2024 Published: 10 September 2024 In this issue we announce the 2025 rotorcraft performance class operations transition timelines and explain what rotorcraft performance is. Flight operations newsletter
Seeking feedback on controlled airspace access for sport and recreational pilots Published: 9 September 2024 We are seeking feedback on our proposal that will allow sport and recreational pilots greater access to controlled airspace and aerodromes. News
The CASA Briefing - September 2024 Published: 5 September 2024 In this month's CASA Briefing, have your say on access to Bankstown Airport, check out our new photo competition and read about our new service dashboard in the CEO's column CASA Briefing
2025 transition timelines for rotorcraft operations to the flight operation rules Published: 5 September 2024 We are continuing to transition operators to the flight operation rules. News
Regulatory wrap-up August 2024 Published: 3 September 2024 In the August issue of Reg wrap-up, read about recent changes to rules and regulations and view our consultations open for feedback. Regulatory Wrap-up
Pilot safety newsletter - Rotary - September 2024 Published: 2 September 2024 This edition includes webinar information, new pilot resources, an article on aircraft airworthiness, explaining the rules videos, pilot quizzes and more! Pilot safety hub newsletter
Pilot safety newsletter - Fixed-wing - September 2024 Published: 2 September 2024 This edition includes webinar information, new pilot resources, an article on aircraft airworthiness, explaining the rules videos, pilot quizzes and more! Pilot safety hub newsletter
New service delivery dashboard and charter Published: 2 September 2024 A new dashboard offers detailed metrics on response times and performance for key services. News
Comment on proposed airspace changes around Bankstown Airport Published: 27 August 2024 We’re seeking feedback from the aviation industry on proposed airspace changes in the Bankstown region. News
CAA NZ CAN 65-001 Published: 23 August 2024 The purpose of this CAN is to notify MD369 helicopters operators and maintenance providers of occurrences recently reported to CAA of finding duplex bearing distress in numerous MD369 Tail Rotor Gearboxes (TRG). Airworthiness Directive notice
Maintenance matters - August 2024 Published: 22 August 2024 This month we announce the issue of our first modular licence; we invite you to have your say on our proposal to amend the Part 66 MOS to adjust the stand-down periods after a failed maintenance engineering licence exam. Maintenance matters
RPAS news - July 2024 Published: 14 August 2024 This edition includes streamlined renewals, digital licences and more! RPAS news
Gold Coast airspace restrictions in place for Pacific Airshow Published: 14 August 2024 The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is alerting drone operators about temporary airspace restrictions on the Gold Coast during the Pacific Airshow from 15 to 18 August. Media release
Significant temporary airspace restrictions for Gold Coast Published: 13 August 2024 There will be temporary airspace restrictions on the Gold Coast between 15-18 August 2024 as the city hosts the Pacific Airshow. News
Pilot safety hub newsletter - Rotary - August 2024 Published: 9 August 2024 This edition includes an animation explaining rules for arrivals and departures at non-controlled aerodromes, articles on low flying and pre-landing checks, and more. Pilot safety hub newsletter
Pilot safety hub newsletter - Fixed-wing - August 2024 Published: 9 August 2024 This edition includes an animation explaining fixed-wing landing rules, articles on low flying and pre-landing checks, a close call, and more. Pilot safety hub newsletter
New exemption to streamline applications for drone operations over or near people Published: 6 August 2024 If you hold a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC) and get CASA approval to fly over or near people, you no longer need a separate exemption to fly in a populated area. News
Class 5 medical self-declaration gets tick of approval from private and recreational pilots Published: 5 August 2024 The Class 5 medical self-declaration allows recreational and private pilots to self-assess and self-declare without requiring a designated aviation medical examiner (DAME) to conduct a formal medical assessment. News
Focus on flight ops - August 2024 Published: 2 August 2024 In this issue we countdown the deadline for TCS submissions, invite operators to attend a TCS dial in session, explain how to use MAAT and keep you up to date with the latest resources and guidance material. Flight operations newsletter
Regulatory wrap-up July 2024 Published: 2 August 2024 In the July issue of Reg wrap-up, view our consultations open for feedback and read about the latest meeting of the Part 43 Technical Working Group. Regulatory Wrap-up
The CASA Briefing - August 2024 Published: 1 August 2024 In this month’s CASA Briefing, have your say on proposed airspace design in Ballina, new Part 61 PEG out now, win an FSA giftpack, CEO update and more! CASA Briefing
Comment on proposed airspace design for Ballina Published: 29 July 2024 We’re seeking feedback on the proposed design for controlled airspace around Ballina Airport. News
Register now for our Demystifying Aviation Medicine webinar - Part 2 Published: 25 July 2024 Join us for the final part of our AvMed webinar series: Demystifying aviation medicine. News
Maintenance matters - July 2024 Published: 24 July 2024 This month we focus on challenges of being an aircraft maintenance engineer, from mental health to hazards in the hangar and we launch our new maintenance safety posters. Maintenance matters
Focus on flight ops - July 2024 Published: 15 July 2024 In this issue we remind operators of TCS documentation deadline, highlight exemptions that could streamline operations, and more. Flight operations newsletter
Pilot safety hub newsletter - Rotary - July 2024 Published: 9 July 2024 This edition includes a new Crash comic, pilot quizzes, webinar information, and more. Pilot safety hub newsletter
Pilot safety hub newsletter - Fixed-wing - July 2024 Published: 9 July 2024 This edition includes a new Crash comic, pilot quizzes, webinar information, and more. Pilot safety hub newsletter
Merging modern technology with First Nations knowledge and practices Published: 8 July 2024 CASA representatives had the opportunity to participate in a First Nations Drone Policy Project workshop in North Queensland. News
Focus on flight ops - June 2024 Published: 5 July 2024 In this issue we explain the core concepts for Part 138 operators, provide a video on helicopter passenger rules and more. Flight operations newsletter
CAA UK Safety Notice SN-2024/004 Published: 5 July 2024 The purpose of this Safety Notice is to alert owners and operators of a manufacturing defect with certain Part Numbered FFE fire extinguishers fitted in the toilet compartment Airworthiness Directive notice
The CASA Briefing - July 2024 Published: 5 July 2024 In this month’s CASA Briefing find out about applying for a new Part 61 licence, the introduction of multi-factor authentication across our online platforms, our new pilot safety hub resources, the CEO update and more. CASA Briefing
Regulatory wrap-up June 2024 Published: 3 July 2024 In the June 2024 edition of Reg wrap-up, have your say on proposed changes to guidance for the design and operation of heliports and find out more about the new rules for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions. Regulatory Wrap-up
Plan for the plume Published: 28 June 2024 The new Tallawarra B power station may produce a high velocity plume in the Wollongong and Shellharbour areas. News
DAME newsletter June 2024 Published: 26 June 2024 In this month's newsletter, find out the latest on Class 5 self-declared medicals, making DAME2 certificates faster and easier, assessing elevated intraocular eye pressure and more. DAME Newsletter
New colour vision testing policy finalised Published: 20 June 2024 We have finalised the new testing policy for pilots with colour vision deficiency. News
Maintenance matters - June 2024 Published: 17 June 2024 In this edition we myth bust the modular licence with our team of experts, the Part 66 licence goes digital, we announce the 2024 winners of our AME scholarships and catch up with our 2021 winners to see how their careers are advancing. Maintenance matters
Pilot safety hub newsletter - rotary - June 2024 Published: 14 June 2024 This edition includes a helicopter pilot quiz, an audio close call, thoughts on the rotary sector from our CEO, and more. Pilot safety hub newsletter
Pilot safety hub newsletter - fixed-wing - June 2024 Published: 14 June 2024 This edition includes an animation on communications in controlled airspace, an audio close call, and articles on flying in controlled airspace. Pilot safety hub newsletter
International meeting on drone harmonisation Published: 14 June 2024 CASA staff were recently involved in an international meeting on drone harmonisation held in Kazakhstan in May. News
Safer skies for Gold Coast beaches Published: 14 June 2024 The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is running a safety education campaign on the Gold Coast to promote the importance of drone operators sharing the skies with helicopters and planes. Media release
Additional military operating areas introduced Published: 13 June 2024 Certain restricted areas (RAs) that lie outside (or near) the boundary of Australian territory have transitioned to new MOAs. News
