Source: https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/key-challenges-and-trends
Timestamp: 2019-05-20 22:52:49
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 101', 'art 101', 'art 102', 'art 21', 'art 129', 'arts 42', 'art 149', 'art 149']

Key challenges and trends | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
The key challenges and trends in the table below all have factors which, to varying levels, are partially within CASA's control.
Key challenges/trends
CASA’s response
Change in CASA and the aviation community associated with the implementation of new regulations
Engaging the aviation community in establishing dates and implementation methodologies for the introduction of new regulations that can be effectively managed.
Providing accessible, comprehensive, usable and accurate guidance material.
Delivering effective training, seminars and education tools.
Minimising or reducing the cost or burdens from any new regulations, while still maintaining appropriate safety levels.
transition completed for all relevant operators/individuals successfully by the respective transition dates
cooperative participation from industry in regulatory development forums
positive feedback from the majority of industry on the implementation and transition process
Growth and evolution of remotely piloted aircraft sector
Introduce a modernised regulation and continue to refine policy to effectively manage safety.
revised CASR Part 101 commences in September 2016.
consultation draft of Part 101 Manual of Standards completed by December 2016.
initiate the development of Part 102 and continue developing certification standards in CASR Part 21 for large unmanned aircraft
oversight approach adjusted as required
Impact of international carriers
Continued oversight of international carriers through existing regulatory framework and focused stakeholder engagement.
commence transition of CASR Part 129 for foreign air operators from April 2016
Oversight of off-shore helicopter operations in the resource sector
Assess recommendations from the review of current oversight of off-shore helicopter operations and implement appropriate oversight strategy.
finalise drafting of CASR Parts 42 and 145 for transport category certificated helicopters for making by November 2016
Increased participation in sport and recreational aviation
Introduce a modernised regulation and continue to refine policy to effectively manage safety. Ensure a CASA presence at Sport and Recreational events and Air-shows. Support RAAOs through enforcement action on non-compliant operators both within an RAAO or operating outside of an RAAO.
Provide appropriate staffing levels to undertake adequate oversight.
introduction of Approved Organisations Model when Part 149 is made by November 2016
commence transition of RAAOs to Part 149 by April 2017
standardised reporting measures for all RAAOs
CASA audit of at least five RAAOs per year
Retention of specialist personnel
Review options for international recruitment of specialist categories.
Revised communication strategy for difficult to fill roles by effectively utilising industry publications and forums.
increased numbers of applicants in the difficult to fill category of roles by 10 per cent
improve CASA's positioning in critical capability markets through more proactive marketing and recruitment actions
mitigate risks associated with the attraction and retention of highly specialised safety critical personnel
Issues associated with the introduction of Project OneSKY (advanced air traffic management system)
CASA will regulate the implementation of Project OneSKY, a joint Airservices/Defence project to acquire a new air traffic management surveillance data processing and display system.
CASA has little control over the timing of the delivery of, or the quantity of, safety assurance documentation by the proponent. CASA has recruited a Project Manager OneSKY to begin the oversight process. Airservices and Defence have agreed to fund four CASA staff for four years for this purpose.
No delays due to CASA during the implementation process
Introduction and application of new technologies and materials
Manage applications from industry that include the use of new technologies and/or materials
Build capability in new technologies and/or materials through a variety of methods (for example establishing relationships with agencies such as Defence Science and Technology Organisation and CSIRO
Implement innovative solutions to assess applications with new technologies and/or materials
Oversight major infrastructure developments at aerodromes over the coming decade
Although the timing of specific aerodrome developments is uncertain, preparatory work may commence as soon as 2017. CASA will monitor these developments which are likely to require increased resources as they approach operation in the late 2010s to early 2020s. These projects would be handled as business-as-usual apart from the unusually large scale and possibly concurrent timing. Significant changes to airspace may be required to accommodate new traffic flows.
Airspace changes made in accordance with Office of Airspace Regulation business performance standards and subject to Airspace Change Proposals from Airservices/industry being received with adequate notice
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