Coming of age

CASA’s Ageing Aircraft Management Plan progresses

With Australia’s fleet of ageing aircraft large and growing, CASA, in conjunction with a number of industry groups, has embarked on a three stage plan designed to address the issue, promote air safety and educate flyers on the difference between maintenance and airworthiness.

The need for a greater awareness of ageing aircraft issues is illustrated by a 2007 Australian Transport Safety Bureau report, which cited an average age of 35 years for single and multi-engined fixed wing aircraft under 5700kg.