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Establish a regulatory framework to support the infrastructure needs for RPAS and AAM operations, including vertiports and vertipads. This framework will outline the rules and standards to ensure safety, efficiency, and integration of AAM infrastructure into regional and urban environments.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Start date:

Q4 2024

End date:

Q2 2026

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In progress

IN3: Develop guidance for infrastructure required to support research and development activities

Updated 11 December 2024

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Develop guidance in relation to the infrastructure needed to support automated flight and airspace flow between vertiports. The activity is also dependent on OEM requirements and operator concepts of operation.

Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.

Start date:

Q1 2026

End date:

Q4 2026

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Not started

IN4: Develop certification requirements for infrastructure and infrastructure related equipment

Updated 11 December 2024

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Develop certification requirements for infrastructure and related equipment as demand increases to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. These requirements will give a clear framework for evaluating and approving aviation safety aspects of infrastructure necessary for safe RPAS and AAM operations.

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.

Start date:

Q3 2026

End date:

Q2 2028

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Not started

IN5: Develop a regulatory framework for the operation of research and development infrastructure

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN6: Review training needs for infrastructure operators

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN8: Mature rules and approval processes to support RPAS and AAM related infrastructure

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN7: Regulate equipage requirements for infrastructure operators

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE2: Align RPAS training and licensing requirements with international standards

Updated 11 December 2024

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

Updated 11 December 2024

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Monitor international developments towards implementing harmonised requirements for AAM. This work needs to consider how aviation professionals transition their current licensing to new vehicles and technologies.

Principle: Progressive and internationally aligned.

Start date:

Q4 2025

End date:

Q2 2028

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Not started

PE4: Review radio operator competency requirements for remote pilots

Updated 11 December 2024

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

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE6: Consider medical standards for RPAS and AAM operators

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE7: Monitor and update rules to support new RePL licensing requirements

Updated 11 December 2024

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PE8: Develop a specific set of outcome-based standards for RePL training on increasingly complex RPAS

Updated 11 December 2024

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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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AM9: Consider airspace requirements for vertiport operations

Updated 11 December 2024

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Airspace and traffic management

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AA7c: Publish acceptable means of compliance for remotely piloted AAM

Updated 11 December 2024

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Identify published standards from standards organisations that applicants may use to show compliance with applicable airworthiness requirements. This will need us to work with international regulatory authorities to harmonise as remotely piloted AAM needs mature.

Principle: Progressive and internationally aligned.

Start date:

Q1 2029

End date:

Q2 2030

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Not started

OP1a: Review existing RPAS approval and oversight processes to make sure they are proportionate to the risk and complexity of operational activities

Updated 11 December 2024

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Review processes and supporting documentation in line with current priorities and resourcing. We will consider quality assurance and continuous improvement practices. Where possible, streamline applications while ensuring safety. This could include considering digitisation or similar technologies to enhance efficiency and timeliness.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Start date:

Q4 2024

End date:

Q4 2034

Status

Enduring