CASA has continued with the suspension of Kununurra-based air operator and maintenance organisation Alligator Airways.
CASA suspended Alligator's air operator’s certificate and certificate of approval on May 3 citing "the company's conduct of operational and maintenance-related activities was seen to pose a serious and imminent risk to air safety."
On May 18, the Federal Court granted CASA’s application for an order to ground Alligator until June 4. Under the Civil Aviation Act, once investigations are completed, CASA has up to an additional five working days from June 5 to issue a show cause notice if they believe there would still be a risk to air safety if the Kununurra operator was allowed to resume flying.
The CASA moves only compound Alligator's woes, as several sources have reported the company as entering voluntary administration given that it can't trade under the suspension.