CASA has responded to calls from The Australian Aviation Associations Forum to cut the cost of regulation rather than introduce new fees.
In a statement sent out today, a CASA spokesperson said they expected that the 90 new fees proposed will not increase the cost of regulation to industry.
"CASA understands concerns within the aviation community about proposed changes to cost recovery for regulatory services and is committed to keeping the costs of aviation safety regulation as low as is possible at all times," the statement says. "CASA does not recover the full cost of providing regulatory services."
"The current proposals relate to the introduction of the new flight crew licensing suite of regulations - with many current fees simply being replaced by fees that apply under the new regulations. No existing fees will be increased.
"There are some new fees being proposed. However, the changes are forecast to be cost neutral due to the old fees being replaced.
"CASA is undertaking full consultation on the proposed fees changes. The proposed changes were released for comment on 23 February 2015 and the comment period does not close until 23 April 2015. CASA will carefully review all comments on the proposed fee changes and seriously consider all suggestions for amendments or changes.
The statement also says that CASA agrees with the sentiments of the aviation community when it came to efficiency and cost reduction programs, saying it is committed to the Federal Government’s red tape reduction program and the need for new regulations to be cost neutral.
The comment period for the new fee schedule is open until 23 April. Submissions can be made on the CASA website.