Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has registered an instrument, CASA EX43/26, that repeals certain flight crew licensing exemptions. The instrument came into force on 6 August 2026.
Authorising framework
The instrument is authorised under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
What the instrument does
CASA EX43/26 repeals certain exemptions that previously applied to flight crew licensing. The source document does not specify which particular exemptions are repealed, which categories of flight crew are affected, or whether any transitional arrangements apply.
Key actions
- Check the full text of CASA EX43/26 at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01031 to identify which specific licensing exemptions have been repealed and whether any flight crew were relying on them.
- Contact CASA directly for clarification on whether particular operations are affected, as the source does not detail which exemptions have been removed.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.