The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap

PE1: Begin implementation of regulatory and system changes following the review of RePL requirements

Updated 31 October 2025

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TWG recommendation -

The release of the Technical Working Group recommendations for a comprehensive flight test for medium RPA category licences has been delayed.

This is to ensure full development of the proposal, benefits, risks, controls and impact to RePL holders and training organisations.

We aim to open consultation in the middle of 2026.

TWG recommendation -

The TWG has agreed on a recommendation and submitted it to the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel for review. We expect to start public consultation in September 2025.

TWG established -

We are working with industry through a TWG, established by the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, on medium category and broader RPAS licensing framework improvements.

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Recent update
TWG recommendation -

The release of the Technical Working Group recommendations for a comprehensive flight test for medium RPA category licences has been delayed.

This is to ensure full development of the proposal, benefits, risks, controls and impact to RePL holders and training organisations.

We aim to open consultation in the middle of 2026.

PE3: Commence implementation of standard training and licensing requirements for personnel involved in piloted passenger carrying AAM

Updated 31 October 2025

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Project scoping commenced -

CASA has approved the AAM aircraft pilot licensing project to establish the license and competency requirements.

The project plan is endorsed with the initial steps now underway. Industry engagement is planned to commence Q3 2026.

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Project scoping commenced -

CASA has approved the AAM aircraft pilot licensing project to establish the license and competency requirements.

The project plan is endorsed with the initial steps now underway. Industry engagement is planned to commence Q3 2026.

PE4: Review radio operator competency requirements for remote pilots

Updated 29 January 2026

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Radio operator competency review -

We are reviewing the skills remote pilots need under current operating conditions to inform the next steps for this activity. Public-facing deliverables may lag Q1, 2026.

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Radio operator competency review -

We are reviewing the skills remote pilots need under current operating conditions to inform the next steps for this activity. Public-facing deliverables may lag Q1, 2026.

PE5: Review training requirements for remote pilots conducting BVLOS operations in controlled airspace

Updated 29 January 2026

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BVLOS exam refresh -

The BVLOS OCTA exam is being refreshed as an interim step towards this activity.

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BVLOS exam refresh -

The BVLOS OCTA exam is being refreshed as an interim step towards this activity.

PE9: Implement standard training and licensing requirements for personnel involved in remotely piloted and optionally piloted passenger carrying AAM

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE10: Introduce updated licensing requirements for RPAS and AAM operations factoring in the increasing levels of automation

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE11: Implement standard licensing and training requirements for AAM dispatchers

Updated 11 December 2024

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