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Australian Aviation Regulator Issues Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap
The document explains plans for supporting the introduction of new air services, including those with remotely piloted aircraft, through 2036.

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) this week outlined its plans for regulating new advanced air mobility (AAM) flight operations, including remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Companies pioneering the development of these services, including ground infrastructure group Skyportz, welcomed the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap.

The 16-page document outlines the approach CASA plans to take to introduce RPAS and AAM regulations over the next 10 to 15 years, breaking down a four-phase timeline for action running from this year through 2036. It covers the following regulatory topics: aircraft; airspace and traffic management; operations, infrastructure, people; and safety and security.