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Aircraft registration

Active New Zealand aircraft, with some exceptions, must be registered before they can fly.

Aircraft register

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Beacon registration

Civil Aviation Rules require you to register a new beacon with the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ
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Change of possession

What ownership means for aircraft and how to apply for a change.
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De-registration of aircraft

If your aircraft won’t be flown in the future, or you’re exporting it, you can de-register it and you won't have to pay the annual fees and levies.
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Exporting an aircraft or component

Are you thinking of exporting an aircraft or component? If so, you must deregister the aircraft.
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Importing/certifying an aircraft

The requirements to import and certify an aircraft, including microlights.
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Operator call signs

List of approved operator call signs and how to apply for a new sign.
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Personalised call signs

List of personalised call signs and how to apply for one.
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Registration marks

Rules for assigning marks, how to register one, and currently available marks.
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 Ask us about aircraft registration

If you have any questions about this topic, use our contact form, or email aircraftregistrar@caa.govt.nz

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