Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) – CONTACT magazine

The new Defence Space Safety Regulator will release inaugural satellite safety regulations in 2025. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Defence sets sights on space safety

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1456 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Defence Space Safety Program (DSSP), Defence Space Safety Regulator

The Director General of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has been appointed the Defence Space Safety Regulator and, with

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The Cost of Doing Business: Military Aviation Safety in Australia 1914 – 2022, written by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

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The ‘Cost of Doing Business’ book launched

15/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1973 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)

A new book tells the story of Australia’s tumultuous path to becoming a global leader in military aviation safety. The

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RAAF Flight Lieutenant Sean Wrigley receives a Chief of Air Force Gold Medal Commendation from Director of Aviation Operations Group Captain Chris Pouncey at Fairbairn, ACT. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Aerodrome gold

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1675 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), RAAF Fairbairn

An aviator has been recognised with an Air Force gold commendation for his contributions to a major milestone in aviation

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Director General of DASA Air Commodore Joe Medved, left, and General Manager of the Office of the Space Regulator at the Australian Space Agency, Christopher De Luis. Photo: Thomas Lewis, Australian Space Agency. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

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Making space safer

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1721 Views 0 Comments Australian Space Agency, Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) are developing a common approach to the safety

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Corporal Daniel Orders (left) and then Sergeant Geoff Britton conduct a fluorescent liquid penetrant test on an aircraft component under ultraviolet light in 2016. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Aviation safety gets a revamp

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2319 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has been restructured following a review that identified shortfalls in its service. CAPTION: Corporal

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