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CASA — Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia)

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty

In short

CASA stands for Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the aviation body for Australia. Australia's aviation safety regulator; security is led by the Department of Home Affairs. Compared to India, safety role like the dgca; security regulation sits with home affairs.

Full name
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Region
Australia
Key regulation
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004

What does CASA do?

Australia's aviation safety regulator; security is led by the Department of Home Affairs. Its scope covers australian airports and operators.

How does CASA compare to India's BCAS?

Safety role like the DGCA; security regulation sits with Home Affairs. In India, BCAS is the security regulator and the CISF provides screening and armed security at most airports.

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