This Day in History: 1996-10-30

A large newspaper advertisement published at the end of October 1996 listed 512 names and requested the CASA board members to stand aside. It was later found to be sponsored by the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association. It followed the publication of a letter by the CASA Chairman stating why the board should remain in full control despite Ministerial denigration. Meanwhile, CASA developed a program known as Airspace 2000 planned for introduction in 1998. The scheme aimed to achieve an ICAO standard with the use of systems safety, harmonisation and staged delivery. Source: Australian, 21, 23, 25 and 30 October 1996; Canberra Times, 23 and 31 October 1996. via aph.gov.au website