A Proposed Notice asks for comments on the proposed changes during a consultation period where anyone can make a submission.
For more information, visit CAA Notices.
Electronic (form below, or PDF) submissions are preferred to assist in compiling, but submissions can still be sent by post, or delivered in person.
Submitters should note that subject to the Official Information Act 1982, any information attached to submissions will become part of the docket file and will be available to the public for examination at the CAA offices in the Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston Street, Wellington.
Submitters should state clearly if there is any information in their submission that is commercially sensitive, or for some other reason the submitter does not want the information to be released to other interested parties. The CAA will consider this in making a decision in respect of any Official Information Act requests. It should be noted that the CAA cannot guarantee confidentiality in respect of any specific submissions.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on a Civil Aviation Authority Notice that proposes requirements for helicopter operators engaged in operations at night using night vision imaging systems (NVIS) requirements. This notice is made under Civil Aviation Rule 91.273(a) which was amended on 5 April 2025.
Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Civil Aviation Notice - NTC 91.273 [PDF 372 KB]
The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 2 February 2026.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on the proposed Civil Aviation Authority Notice for using Performance Based Communications Surveillance (PBCS) under rule 91.267(a). A new rule 91.265 provides for the requirements for PBCS. A person is prohibited to operate an aircraft under IFR using PBCS unless all the requirements specified in a notice under 91.267 are met.
Performance Based Surveillance Communications (PBCS) Civil Aviation Notice - NTC 91.267 [PDF 715 KB]
The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 2 February 2026.
This AC describes an acceptable means of compliance with Performance-based communication and surveillance (PBCS) requirements and the way these relate to flight planning and operations. This AC relates to Civil Aviation Rule Parts 91.265 and 91.267. It should be read alongside AC91-21, Operational approvals – Performance-based navigation and Notice of Requirement NTC 91.267 (above).
When making your submission, please specify if your feedback relates to the Notice or the AC.
Advisory Circular AC91-26 Performance-based communication and surveillance [PDF 504 KB]
The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 2 February 2026.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on a proposed Civil Aviation Authority Notice for additional crew members made under Civil Aviation Rule 91.227E to define an additional crew member as per paragraph 3A of the crew member definition in Civil Aviation Rules Part 1.
We are seeking targeted feedback regarding some of the proposed crew member functions.
Civil Aviation Authority Notice of Requirement - Definition of a Crewmember [PDF 1.1 MB]
The consultation closes at 9am on Monday 9 February 2026.
If you require more information about a Proposed Notice, please contact docket@caa.govt.nz.
