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Take batteries, power banks with you into the cabin, CASA tells air travellers

Batteries, power banks, vapes and e-cigarettes need to be kept in in the cabin with your, air passengers have been reminded. The reminder from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is at the heart of its Pack Right, Safe Flight […]

Airlines, Aviation, Holidays

10 December 2025

Pilots and drones operators need to plan ahead to avoid bushfires, says CASA. Photo: CASA

Drones need to stay on the ground during bushfires, says CASA

Drones need to stay well clear of bushfires this summer, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says. Any crewed aircraft not involved in aerial firefighting must remain at least 5 nautical miles (9.26 kilometres) from fire boundaries and ideally much

Aviation, Drones, Fires

9 October 2025

Pack it right for a safe flight is the message for air travel with portable power

Travel, Australia, Aviation

9 April 2025

Drone operators given quicker access to more airport airspace

Technology, Airport, Aviation

28 November 2024

Think twice and check for bushfires, CASA tells pilots

Emergencies, Australia, Aviation

13 November 2024