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Aviation safety pledge embraces maintenance
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Aircraft maintainers play a vital role in keeping aviation safe – and this ‘May-tenance Month’, we’re recognising that by inviting them to take the new Aviation safety pledge for aircraft maintainers.
The voluntary pledge is a way for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers (LAMEs), aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) and other key maintenance personnel to showcase their commitment and pride in the critical role they play in aviation safety.
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May-tenance Month takes off again
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This May marks the return of ‘May-tenance Month’ – an initiative dedicated to recognising the vital contributions of aircraft maintenance engineers.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, filling the demand for skilled maintenance professionals remains more important than ever.
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Asia-Pacific cooperation on drones and air taxis
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Australia was one of 24 Asia-Pacific States and administrations involved in jointly developing reference materials aimed at fostering the development of advanced air mobility (AAM).
The materials, for use by Asia-Pacific civil aviation authorities, aim to address forecast risks by establishing minimum safety standards that will provide an enduring construct for all stakeholders.
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Pilots taking carbon monoxide risks seriously, survey shows
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A recent survey into the use of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors has found most pilots are now using the life-saving technology when flying piston engine aircraft.
CASA strongly encourages all pilots who fly an aircraft with a piston engine to carry a portable electronic carbon monoxide detector with them every time.
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Mandatory reporting a must for safety
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Sharing information is a key to improving aviation safety and mandatory reporting is an important part of that process.
Whether due to time pressures or forgetfulness, our surveillance teams have noticed that sometimes people don’t fulfil this important obligation.
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Subscribe to Flight Safety Australia for a chance to win
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We’re giving away 2 SkyEcho2s valued at $1,070 each.
Improve your situational awareness while in the sky with the SkyEcho2 ADS-B EC unit which helps you to see and be seen.
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RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap webinar
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Do you want to know how we see emerging aviation technologies developing in Australia over coming years?
Interested in how we plan to safely and efficiently integrate remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into Australia’s airspace and regulatory framework?
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What you need to know about cost-sharing flights
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People who do not have an air operator’s certificate but want to conduct cost-sharing passenger flights must meet strict conditions, including a ban on advertising.
Their aircraft must have no more than 6 seats, including the pilot’s seats, and no fares can be levied for the flight.
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Have your close call featured on our website
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Have you experienced a close call that made you rethink your approach or change your procedures?
Your story could provide a lifesaving lesson for others.
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Airspace restrictions to aid space exploration
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Australia’s deep space tracking station is getting ready for expanding space exploration and we’ve been hard at work to make sure aviation isn’t put at risk.
NASA’s widening exploration of the final frontier means the Tidbinbilla tracking station near Canberra will transmit at higher bandwidths with new equipment.
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Supporting your safety promotion activities
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If you’re an individual or part of an organisation actively promoting safety covering controlled aerodromes and operations, then we want to hear from you.
We’re interested in supporting safety initiatives and educational programs that raise awareness about controlled aerodromes and operations through our Safety Promotion Sponsorship program.
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NEW SORA guidance for drone operators
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We’ve released guidelines to help drone operators and authorities work in conducting specific risk-based operations.
The specific operations risk assessment (SORA)vides a consistent way to keep things safe for all drone flights and is for operators who need approval for operations not yet fully covered by their risk management process.
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