Broader initiatives
January 2025
Amendment to dangerous goods regulations
In progress
We will amend dangerous goods regulations (Part 92) to address identified deficiencies and simplify the existing legislation.
Deliverables
- Regulation drafting and industry consultation 2026.
- Implementation 2026.
January 2025
Update aerodrome standards
In progress
We will update aerodrome standards to provide clearer guidance to industry on operating boundaries and reduce regulatory burden and costs on operators.
Deliverables
- Target MOS implementation June 2025 to serve November 2025 OLS implementation.
January 2025
Improve fatigue management rules
Not started
We will review Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1 to identify continuous improvement opportunities for flight crew. We will then consider policy options for cabin crew fatigue rules.
Deliverables
- Post implementation review on pilot fatigue 2025.
- Industry consultation and improvements to CAO 48.1 in 2025-26.
January 2025
Safety management systems
In progress
We will initiate development for a single source of safety management requirements, establishing a more consistent and less complex ruleset.
Deliverables
- Policy development and consultation 2025.
October 2025
Flight crew licensing review
In progress
Identify key GA elements of Part 61 for review against original policy intentions.
Deliverables
- Undertake a scoping activity to determine deliverable phases and to plan likely timeframes for a phased approach to the review.