Information about aviation safety, accident investigation and aviation safety programs.

  • Automatic Dependant Surveillance (ADS-B) Broadcast Rebate Program

    ADS-B technology supplements the ‘see and avoid’ principle and increases the situational awareness of airspace users. This leads to positive safety outcomes and promotes more efficient and effective utilisation of airspace.

    The ADS-B rebate program will provide grants to subsidise the purchase and installation of eligible ADS-B devices in Australian-registered aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The program will provide grants of 50% of eligible expenditure, up to a maximum of $5,000 per eligible aircraft.

    The program guidelines can be found at this link.

  • Australia's Aviation State Safety Programme

    Australia's Aviation State Safety Programme (SSP), as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), demonstrates the aviation safety management system as managed by Australia. It sets out Australia’s regulation and activities aimed at improving aviation safety. The SSP provides the monitoring and governance framework within which operators and service providers establish and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS).

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

    An independent statutory authority since 1995, CASA is responsible the safety regulation of civil aviation operations in Australia, and Australian aircraft operating outside Australian territory. It also provides safety education and training programs.

  • Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia"s prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies.

  • Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Report into Aviation Accident Investigations

    The Australian Government"s tabled response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report into Aviation Accident Investigations is available from this link.

  • Protection of Airspace

    If you are planning to undertake building activities which may intrude into protected airspace around a leased Federal airport please follow this link for information.

  • Dangerous Goods

    Follow this link for information on transporting dangerous goods in Australia across all transport modes. Aviation-specific transportation information and guidance can be found on this page of the CASA website.