This Day in History: 2006-09-08

CASA confirmed on 8 September 2006 that Queensland-based Transair had entered into an enforceable voluntary undertaking (EVU) to address maintenance issues. Critics said the EVU raised questions about the efficacy of CASA’s oversight of Transair and about the audit which had given the airline approval two months before the Lockhart River accident. Opposition transport spokesman Kerry O’Brien said it once again showed the need for a thorough public inquiry into CASA. Source: Steve Creedy, ‘CASA tightens via aph.gov.au website