The Civil Aviation Authority is preparing for another season of increased complaints about new drone owners being unaware of the rules and causing problems for other people and aircraft. National data shows that reports about drone behaviour surge by 30 percent at the start of each new year.
Summer is here, which means it’s the season of barbeques, parties, and events. Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-law’s house.
Four members of the Civil Aviation Authority’s safety education and certification teams won this year’s Royal Aeronautical Society’s special recognition award at the 38th annual symposium.
Statement from the Director of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Keith Manch about a Civil Aviation Authority change proposal which includes changes to our systems, practices and structure.
A 59-year-old Alexandra man has today been convicted and sentenced in the Dunedin District Court to 325 hours of community service for multiple charges relating to his illegal operation of a helicopter.
The prestigious Civil Aviation Authority Director’s Award for 2024 has been awarded to Brad MacLachlan for his commitment to maintaining and improving aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Authority has released a proposal to increase aviation safety and security levies, fees, and charges, to re-establish a sustainable funding model, and is seeking submissions on the proposal from today until Tuesday 8 October 2024.
From Director of Aviation and Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority, Keith Manch.
The New Zealand Aviation Security Service (AvSec) has joined forces with Diabetes New Zealand to produce guidance on what to expect at airport security for people living with diabetes.
Azis Global Investments Limited and Air Customs have today been sentenced to fines of $21,000 and $10,500, respectively, in the Auckland District Court. The sentencing follows guilty pleas from the Auckland-based freight forwarding companies on 4 March 2024, to charges filed by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Flights departing from domestic airports at Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin from 1 July, will now benefit from world-leading security standards, thanks to the new Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray scanning machines which Aviation Security Service has been installing over the past eight months.
On 7 May 2022, the tow-plane flown by Ronald Sanders crashed when, during the aerotow, the glider became out of position causing a tow upset. He died in hospital 12 days later. The safety investigation report, released today by the Civil Aviation Authority, identified several likely contributing factors.
A Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prosecution has ended with the conviction of a pilot for operating an aircraft in a careless manner when he landed his microlight aircraft in foggy conditions with a passenger on board.
The New Southern Sky Stakeholders’ Showcase was held on Thursday, March 21 in Wellington, with heartfelt thanks to all participants. A special thank you to MetService for hosting the post-event reception.
The CAA recently launched its Reduced and Zero Emissions Project (RZEP) to support the introduction of Reduced and Zero Emission Aircraft (RZEA) into New Zealand’s Aviation system.
On 19 February the Emerging Technologies Unit (ETU) welcomed Ryan Coates (Director, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), Jeannie Stewart-Smith (Manager and Senior Policy Advisor, RPAS Policy, Regulations and Outreach) from Transport Canada and Alan Chapman (Director RPAS Traffic Management) from NAV Canada.
The agenda for Thursday 21 March has been confirmed.
Warbirds Over Wanaka is fast approaching at Easter and we’re excited to announce that we’ll have a team present, thanks to the NZ Aviation Federation who are hosting us in their marquee.
A Civil Aviation Authority report, released today, found that a series of decisions by the pilot led to loss of control of the aircraft, causing it to crash on Mount Saint Cuthberts near Omarama aerodrome. The pilot didn’t survive.
As of 4 March 2024, national office staff from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) and the Aviation Security Service (AvSec) have returned to their permanent workspace on level 15 and part of level 14 of the Asteron Centre in Wellington. This move follows two years of significant seismic upgrades undertaken and funded by the building owner.
The New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase is only a few weeks away and we are delighted to share with you some of our fantastic speakers. Register today!
It is with great sadness that the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand acknowledges the tragic passing of Brendon Bourne, Flight Examiner and valued member of our Licensing & Standards team.
Only 4 weeks to go until the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase! Don’t hesitate to secure your spot.
Massey University School of Aviation invites all users of remotely piloted aircraft to participate in a study examining the prevalence of violence and aggression towards RPA users, and the nature of such events.
The Civil Aviation Authority has joined forces with aviation leaders to raise awareness of the need to increase safety at unattended aerodromes, as part of their Work Together, Stay Apart safety campaign.
We're improving our online services to give you the ability to apply for a new licence, or update an existing one online.
International travellers departing from Christchurch and Wellington Airports over summer may have noticed an easier security screening experience with new Computed Tomography (CT) scanning machines enabling laptops and liquids to be left in carry-on bags.
Join the New Southern Sky (NSS) Team for a day of celebration at the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase!
The CAA office will be closed from 4pm Friday 22 December 2023 until 8am Monday 08 January 2024.
Summer is here, which means it’s the season of barbeques, parties, and events, and our Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-laws house.
The CAA’s contract for Aeronautical Information Services (AIS), provided by Aeropath, expires on 30 June 2025. A project is underway to establish a new contract for Aeronautical Information Management and the Director of Civil Aviation has approved a direct-source approach working with Aeropath for the provision of the full services.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand is proud to have received Toitū carbonreduce certification.
The Civil Aviation Authority celebrates a milestone for emerging aviation technology this week, with a successful series of trial flights of a remotely piloted aircraft beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) into controlled airspace, following IFR routes – a first for New Zealand aviation.
The Civil Aviation Authority is urging pilots to self-assess and consult with their medical assessors regarding any conditions that could jeopardise flight safety, following a fatal accident on 25 October 2021, when a Baby Great Lakes Class 1 Microlight crashed on farmland near Omarama.
The Civil Aviation Authority’s Deputy Chairperson, Steve Haszard, has resigned from the Board effective from 6 October 2023.
We're improving our online services to give you the ability to apply for a new licence, or update an existing one online.
The Civil Aviation Authority is making changes to its investigation practices, following an independent review commissioned by the Director of Aviation and Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority Keith Manch. The subsequent report has been published today.
The Civil Aviation Authority is urging pilots to upskill for flying in mountainous terrain following a fatal accident on 4 August 2022 when a Cessna 182H Skylane crashed on the McCoy Glacier in the Southern Alps.
Bruce Peterson has been awarded the Civil Aviation Authority Director’s Commendation Award in recognition of his contribution and commitment to safety in the New Zealand aviation community, at the Aviation New Zealand conference in Christchurch on 8 August.
On February 3, 2021, a Cessna 172 aircraft crashed into a hillside during a flight from Cromwell to Gore. The pilot did not survive the accident.
As the Women’s FIFA World Cup starts on 20 July, we want to help you become match-fit for airport security screening. Get to the airport with time to spare.
The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a nationwide safety campaign – Work Together Stay Apart to reduce the likelihood of mid-air accidents and the number of near collision and air proximity events within the circuit at unattended aerodromes.
A new forum designed to enable the aviation/aerospace industry and the aviation regulator to work more closely together.
The Authority is considering the recommendation made by the Commission in the context of the actions we have already taken to address the safety concerns highlighted in the accident investigation report.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released its report into the cause of a fatal parachute accident at Tauranga Aerodrome on 20 March 2021.
You may have heard about the severe geomagnetic storm earlier this week – a coronal mass ejection (an eruption on the sun, expelling plasma at high velocity) that intersected with the Earth, resulting in a plethora of warnings from various global space weather agencies.
The CAA welcomes the TAIC report into the Auckland Islands helicopter crash released today. We acknowledge the two recommendations made in the report and action is underway on both of these.
After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Classic Fighters airshow is back at Omaka this Easter.
Peanut butter, honey, Marmite, jam, and canned fish all have two things in common, they are pantry staples, and they will be removed from your carry-on bag if you’re flying internationally and they exceed the 100 millilitre rule.
Aviation specialists from Fire and Emergency are receiving applications for essential flights into the restricted airspace which the Civil Aviation Authority has designated over the Eastern North Island.
