Tag: nz_civil_aviation_authority

• NZ CAA Emphasizes Critical 'Prime Person' Role for Drone Safety

  22 May 2026 9:19 a.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority highlights the vital 'prime person' role for Part 102 unmanned aircraft operators, emphasizing their critical responsibility for safety leadership and ensuring effective, compliant drone operations.

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• CAA Issues Airworthiness Notice for Gippsland GA8 Airvan Throttle Cable Installation

  4 May 2026 11:14 a.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  Gippsland GA8 Airvan aircraft operators and maintenance providers are alerted to potential throttle cable installation issues following an in-flight incident, with new inspection requirements issued.

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• CAA Launches Major Aviation Rules Update Programme

  29 Apr 2026 1:18 p.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has initiated a 23-project programme to update aviation rules, focusing on safety, security, innovation, and economic growth, with input sought from industry experts over the next two years.

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• New Zealand Overhauls Aviation Rules for Modernization and Safety

  29 Apr 2026 9:55 a.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority is modernizing its rules to enhance safety, align with international standards, and support innovation, with significant industry collaboration planned.

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• CAA Opens Consultation on RPAS Operating Rules

  10 Mar 2026 3:16 p.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has opened a public consultation on revised rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) under 25 kilograms, with comments due by April 17, 2026.

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• Don McCracken Receives 2025 Director’s Award for Aviation Safety

  16 Sep 2025 9:18 p.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  Don McCracken honoured with the 2025 Director’s Award for his long-standing commitment to aviation safety and contributions to the aviation community in New Zealand.

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• Kane Patena Appointed as New Director of Civil Aviation Authority

  18 Jun 2025 3:04 p.m. · Source: NZ Civil Aviation Authority

  Kane Patena will succeed Keith Manch as the Director of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive, bringing regulatory experience from roles at WorkSafe and NZTA. He will begin on September 1, 2025.

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