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CASA Investigations And Aviation Offences

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Australia’s aviation industry is heavily regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (“CASA”). CASA is responsible for aviation safety compliance, enforcement, and the investigation of alleged breaches...

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Australia’s aviation industry is heavily regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (“CASA”). CASA is responsible for aviation safety compliance, enforcement, and the investigation of alleged breaches of Commonwealth aviation laws.

CASA exercises extensive investigative and enforcement powers under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (Cth) and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth). Investigations may involve pilots, aircraft owners, operators, engineers, maintenance organisations, aviation businesses, and aircrew.

Common CASA Investigations

CASA investigations commonly relate to

Unsafe flying practices – alleged breaches of operational rules or conduct said to endanger aircraft, passengers, or people on the ground.

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