CASA has extended the implementation date for nine new flight rules by nine months.
Originally due to commence on 25 March next year, the new rules will now not come into effect until 2 December 2021.
The CASRs impacted are:
- Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
- Part 103 Sport and Recreational Aircraft
- Part 105 Parachuting from an Aircraft
- Part 119 Certification and Management for AOC Holders
- Part 121 Larger Air Transport Aircraft
- Part 131 Manned Free Balloons
- Part 133 Rotorcraft Air Transport
- Part 135 Smaller Air Transport Aeroplanes
- Part 138 Aerial Work.
CASR Part 149 Approved Self-administering Aviation Organisations will remain unchanged with the end of the transition staying at 13 July 2022.
According to CASA, the extension is to give both the aviation industry and the regulator more time to get ready.
"We have taken the time to engage with industry through the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel and its consultative working groups," a CASA statement said.
"Some of the feedback from that process was the need for adequate time. We have listened and have extended the commencement date and are preparing the legislation to enable the change.
"Critical guidance material to support you will be available well ahead of commencement."
More information is on the CASA website.