We’re seeking feedback on the draft Australian Airspace Policy Statement (AAPS) 2025 which sets the strategic direction for the administration of Australian airspace.
Why we want your input
Under the recently released Aviation White Paper, the Australian Government has committed to a number of airspace reforms. The second stage of these reforms is the release of an updated AAPS to set a new strategic direction for the administration and management of Australian airspace.How you can voice your opinion
You can provide input by uploading your submission using the ‘Have your say now’ button below or emailing us at AirspacePolicy@infrastructure.gov.au.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your submission will be considered by the Australian Government before the AAPS 2025 is finalised.The Issue
The Australian Airspace Policy Statement (AAPS) is a legislative instrument made by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. It outlines the Australian Government’s strategic airspace policy objectives and priorities, providing strategic guidance to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), other aviation agencies, and industry on the administration of Australian airspace.
As part of the Australian Government's Aviation White Paper, the government has committed to reforming the administration and management of Australia's airspace by 2030 through a 4-stage process. These new arrangements will facilitate the increased use of drones and other new aviation technologies without compromising air safety. Under the second stage of reforms, the government has committed to producing a new AAPS to replace the current statement that came into effect in 2021.
The proposed AAPS outlines the Government’s expectations for the administration of Australian airspace, including 8 priority areas:
- Safety
- Australian Future Airspace Framework
- Regulatory Certainty for New Aviation Technologies
- Enabling Flight Testing
- Airspace Review
- International Consistency
- Regional Aerodromes
- Future Focused Collaboration to Support National Security
We are now seeking your feedback on the Draft AAPS 2025 to make sure it meets the needs of the aviation industry.
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25 Nov 2024 10:00 AEDT
23 Dec 2024 23:59 AEDT
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We invite you to tell us your views on this topic.
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