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But CASA spokesman Peter Gibson said the organisation understood the issues facing general aviation and had “a commitment to developing regulations that are practical and affordable, while always putting safety first”.

But he said many of the issues GA faced were well beyond CASA’s jurisdiction.

“There are many financial and other issues that influence the health of general aviation in particular areas of Australia,” he said.  

“In some places, general aviation is vibrant, in others not so.  

“As a regulator, we must make safety rules for the whole nation, not one area.”

Mr Gibson said the authority’s challenge was to strike a balance “...between ensuring necessary safety standards are in place while keeping financial and operational burdens reasonable”.  

“The Australian public expects safe skies and everyone in aviation must meet that expectation,” he said.

“But at the same time, we must be mindful of making rules that are practical and affordable.”  

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