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EASA Emergency AD 2025-0267-E Rotax 915 i and 916 i Series Engines - Propeller Gearbox [PDF 197 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

CAA statement on Airbus A320 software issue

Annual Report for 2024-25 financial year [PDF 4.1 MB]

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at SH1 Raramai Tunnell, Peketa, Canterbury
  Submissions close 5 January 2026

Forms for Part 107 - Research and Development Organisation Certification

Part 107 Application for issue of a research and development organisation certificate [PDF 1.6 MB]

Part 107 Research and Development Organisation – compliance matrix [PDF 1.1 MB]

Note: Part 107 comes into effect on 22 December. For more information, see pending rules.

Airspace review: Proposed Visual Reporting Point - Rotorua

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 25-11 - effective 27 November 2025 [PDF 1.4 MB]

Media release: Clearer rules and a new pathway to support innovation in NZ’s skies

New GAP revision: In, out, and around Christchurch [PDF 8.8 MB]

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at Auckland International Airport
  Submissions close 24 December 2026

GAP Online: How to be a chief flying instructor

Emergency airworthiness directives

• EASA AD 2025-0262-E

NPRMs closed for submission

• Advanced Aviation Reform Summary of Public Submissions

Part 77 proposal

• Met Mast at Schick Road, Te Kopuru

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 170 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
• Crane at the Christchurch Airport Terminal building
• Wind Farm Turbines at 136 Colyer, Awarua, Southland
• Crane at 1 Tod Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui

New pending rules and transport instruments

Emergency airworthiness directives

• FAA AD 2025-23-08 Cessna 182Q and 182R Intercooler Inlet and Outlet Hoses - Inspection
• Transport Canada AD CF-2025-21R1 Bell 407 and 427 Main Rotor Expandable Blade Bolts - Incorrect Heat Treatment

NPRM: CAR, Part 125 open for submission 

New Advisory Circular revision 

AC139-16, Revision 1 - Wildlife Hazard Management at Aerodromes [PDF 590 KB]

Part 157 determinations

• Aerodrome Conditional Determination - Motueka Aerodrome
• Aerodrome Conditional Determination - Takaka Aerodrome

CASA AWB 32-029 Issue 1 - Wipaire STC Amphibian Float System -  Main Gear Slide Wear in Marine Environments [PDF 343 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v175) [PDF 241 KB]

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 100 Prices Road, Wiri, Auckland
  Submissions close 8 December 2025

Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 - Revision 3 [PDF 1.1 MB]

Type acceptance reports

EASA Emergency AD 2025-0249-E Airbus Helicopters EC 130 Tail Rotor Drive – Centre Shaft Assembly – Replacement(external link)

Emergency airworthiness directives

CAA approves electric aircraft for demonstration flights in NZ

Vector Online: Teaching differently

Advisory Circulars monthly report - October 2025 [PDF 300 KB]

CAA's strategy

Funding review 2025-27

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 56 Worcester Street, Christchurch
  Submissions close 27 November 2025

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 25-10 - effective 30 October 2025 [PDF 1.4 MB]

Part 77 determinations

• Power pole at 52 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown - hazard determined
• Crane at 31 Prices Road, Wiri - hazard determined

General Electric GEnx-1B/P2 Series [PDF 432 KB]

Type acceptance reports

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 65-002 MD Helicopters 369 Series - Tail Rotor Gearbox Casing Crack [PDF 661 KB]

Continuing airworthiness notices

Vector Online: Dawn of the Tāwhaki era

Aircraft register - updated [CSV 951 KB]

Aircraft register - updated [XLSX 2.7 MB]

Part 77 proposal

• Cranes at Ara Weiti Road, Stillwater
  Submissions close 21 November 2025

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v174) [PDF 241 KB]

Guidance for applying agrichemicals and VTAs using unmanned aircraft

CASA AWB 27-024 Issue 1 - Possible Presence of Corrosion in PA-25 Jury Struts(external link)

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

CAA announces new Board Deputy Chair

Vector Online: You can always learn something, when things go wrong

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v173) [PDF 241 KB]

Vector Online: An industry under pressure

CAA Briefing | October 2025(external link)

Vector Online: Lessons learned from accidents - You can always learn something, when things go wrong

Part 157 determination

• Aerodrome conditional determination - Totara River Aerodrome

Vector Online: Near collision on take-off

Part 77 proposal

• Subdivision of 29 Flemington Place, Rotorua
  Submissions close 10 November 2025

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 27 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland - hazard determined

Part 77 proposals

• Subdivision of 29 Flemington Place, Rotorua
• Height extension for crane at 170 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch
  Submissions close 10 November 2025

Aircraft register has been restored

Vector Online: MET changes

Type acceptance report: Boeing 777 Series - Revision 3 [PDF 760 KB]

Part 77 determinations

• Wharenui Road Reserve adjacent to 533 Te Ngai Road, Rotorua - hazard determined
• Crane at 85 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch - no hazard - no hazard determined

2025 Safety Manager Network Days schedule now available

CASA AWB 02-070 Issue 1 - Kavanagh Balloons Deflation System Control Line Inspections [PDF 123 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Part 77 proposal

• Solar Panels at 19 Girvin Road, Mount Maunganui
  Submissions close 29 October 2025

Vector Online: What could go wrong?