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CASA to review northern Aust air safety
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CASA says inspectors are checking 60 locations throughout northern parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
CASA says inspectors are checking 60 locations throughout northern parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. (AAP: Mick Tsikas)
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has launched a month-long review of operations across northern Australia to identify any breaches of safety standards.
CASA officials are conducting unannounced checks at airstrips throughout northern parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
The tests will be carried out over the next four weeks and will gauge how safety is addressed - pinpointing general issues within the industry.
CASA spokesman Peter Gibson says inspectors are checking 60 locations from large centres to remote agricultural and mining operations.
"We also want to talk to the aviation industry about air safety issues," he said.
"To offer support, education and training, to make sure that air safety remains at the highest standard."
He says detailed safety checks are also to be carried out on aviation staff including pilots and engineers.