The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, or CASA, was created on July 6, 1995. It operates as an independent authority under the Civil Aviation Act of 1988. This means CASA is a separate entity from the Australian Commonwealth. Its main job is to ensure safety in civil air operations across Australia and for Australian aircraft flying abroad. Additionally, CASA plays a vital role in providing safety education and training programs.
CASA works closely with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to enhance aviation safety. It also oversees certain aspects of the Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act from 1959. To maintain safety standards, CASA enforces regulations outlined in the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations from 1998. These laws set the groundwork for regulatory controls that ensure safe air navigation.
Furthermore, CASA has the authority to issue Civil Aviation Orders, which detail specific regulatory matters. It can also publish Manuals of Standards under the CASRs 1998, offering technical guidance to support these regulations.
