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August 2025

6 Aug 2025	Part 77 proposal Radio mast at 12 Selwood Road, Henderson, Auckland - hazard determined Crane at 131 Wairoa Road, Minden - no hazard determined Radio mast at 12 Selwood Road, Henderson, Auckland - hazard determined Part 77 determination Crawler Crane at Shed 7, Tauranga Port Submissions close 1 September 2025
6 Aug 2025	Vector Online: Training in marginal weather
5 Aug 2025	Airspace review 2025 Airways NZ Queenstown Airspace Petition Version 2: Summary of Submissions Received, and Airspace Designation Decision by CAA New Zealand [PDF 744 KB] Petition declined
5 Aug 2025	Updated: List of Part 102 unmanned aircraft operators

July 2025

31 Jul 2025	Advisory Circulars monthly report - July 2025 [PDF 312 KB]
31 Jul 2025	Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 25-07 - effective 31 July 2025 [PDF 1.9 MB]
30 Jul 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v170) [PDF 191 KB]
30 Jul 2025	Part 77 proposals Crane at Wharenui Road, Rotorua Submissions close 22 August 2025 Crane for Building at 31 Prices Road, Wiri Submissions close 22 August 2025 Power Pole at 52 Hansen Road, Queenstown Submissions close 27 August 2025
30 Jul 2025	Advisory Circular update AC12-1, Revision 6, Mandatory Occurrence Notification and Information AC12-2, Revision 3, Occurrence Investigation
30 Jul 2025	Vector Online: Switched on
29 Jul 2025	FAA SAIB 2025-07: Reciprocating Engine Supercharger - Bellanca 17-30A and Cessna 180K, 210-5(205), 210-5A(205A), A185F, P206B, TU206G, and U206B aircraft embodied with STC SE10233SC, or STC SA10232SC(external link) Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
28 Jul 2025	Part 157 proposal Notice of proposal for construction of an aerodrome – Totara River Aerodrome Submissions close 28 August 2025
25 Jul 2025	How to manage an aerodrome
25 Jul 2025	Unqualified pilot sentenced for dangerous and unlawful flying
23 Jul 2025	Vector Online: A pilot's best friend or worst enemy?
22 Jul 2025	CAA occurrence 22/554 [PDF 767 KB] Lessons learnt from accidents
21 Jul 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB] Aircraft register - updated [XLSX 558 KB]
21 Jul 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v169) [PDF 191 KB]
21 Jul 2025	EASA AD 2025-0142, Leonardo A109 and A119 helicopters - Cyclic Pitch and Roll Actuators [PDF 211 KB] Emergency airworthiness directives
18 Jul 2025	New Advisory Circular AC91-25, Passenger Safety Briefings
17 Jul 2025	New GAP booklet revision: Medical matters The Medical matters GAP booklet explains all things medical – from types of medical certificates and the application process, through to how endorsements work and how to renew your medical. This version has been updated to reflect the requirements of the Civil Aviation Act (2023), including information about drug and alcohol management plans. Download a digital copy [PDF 3 MB] or request a free printed copy using our online order form.
16 Jul 2025	Part 77 proposal Crane at Palmerston North Airport Submissions close 13 August 2025
16 Jul 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB] Aircraft register - updated [XLSX 558 KB]
16 Jul 2025	Vector Online: Out of the blue
15 Jul 2025	Part 77 proposal Crane at 95 Orchard Road, Hereford Submissions close 12 August 2025
14 Jul 2025	How to be a senior person
11 Jul 2025	Transport Canada AD CF-2025-35 Bell 505 Aft Moveable Ballast Box Assembly Door Hinge Failure [PDF 163 KB] Emergency airworthiness directives
11 Jul 2025	Transport Canada CASA-2025-09 Bell 206 and 427 helicopters - Pilot cyclic stick tubes cracking on Bell 407 helicopters, which are also installed on other Bell helicopters [PDF 266 KB] Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
11 Jul 2025	New Advisory Circular open for consultation AC139-18 - Aerodrome Security Comments close 22 August 2025.
10 Jul 2025	Advisory Circular AC139-6, Revision 8, Aerodrome Design Requirements (All Aeroplanes Conducting Air Transport Operations, All Aeroplanes above 5700 kg MCTOW)
9 Jul 2025	Vector Online: Fatal distraction
7 Jul 2025	Advisory Circular AC43-10, Revision 9, Aircraft radio station
4 Jul 2025	Transport Canada AD CF-2025-32 Bell 505 Vertical Stabilizer Top End Cap Assembly Cracking [PDF 179 KB] Emergency airworthiness directives
4 Jul 2025	Advisory Circular AC92-3, Revision 3, Dangerous goods packaging approval
4 Jul 2025	ICAO Annex 3 updated checklist [PDF 456 KB] International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
3 Jul 2025	New Zealand welcomes aviation system safety audit
2 Jul 2025	Class exemption 25/EXE/47 [PDF 236 KB] Exemption from the requirement in Civil Aviation Rule 92.203(a) Class exemptions
2 Jul 2025	Vector Online: Bullets, shrapnel, and military drones
1 Jul 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v168) [PDF 191 KB]
1 Jul 2025	Latest issue of Vector magazine The winter issue 2025 is now available.
1 Jul 2025	Statement of performance expectations 2025-2026 [PDF 1.5 MB] Corporate publications

June 2025

30 Jun 2025	CAA signs contract with Airways International to deliver Aeronautical Information Services
30 Jun 2025	Advisory Circulars monthly report - June 2025 [PDF 312 KB]
30 Jun 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]
27 Jun 2025	Safety messages for unmanned aircraft DJI Matrice 400: Unmanned Aircraft Operators
27 Jun 2025	Media release: Special Use Airspace creates more flexibility for advanced aviation research and development Special Use Airspace Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre - CAA Decision [PDF 817 KB] Appendix A: Tāwhaki Special Use Airspace Proposal dated 20 February 2025 [PDF 2.7 MB]
26 Jun 2025	Minutes of the joint meeting of the CAA and ACAG November 2024 [PDF 207 KB] Aviation Community Advisory Group (ACAG)
25 Jun 2025	Vector Online: Test flights for aircraft modifications
24 Jun 2025	Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-029 Revision 1 - MD 369D and 369E helicopters - Four Bladed Tail Rotor Hub Assembly, Hub Cracking [PDF 220 KB] Continuing airworthiness notices
24 Jun 2025	Piper PA-44-180 Series revision 3 [PDF 456 KB] Type acceptance reports
23 Jun 2025	NPRMs open for submission 25-01 Part 107 Research and Development Organisation Certification 25-02 Part 101 Gyrogliders and Parasails, Unmanned Aircraft (including Balloons), Kites, and Rockets Operating Rules
19 Jun 2025	Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-029 MD500 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Assembly - Tail Rotor Hub Cracking [PDF 220 KB] Continuing airworthiness notices
19 Jun 2025	Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 25-06 - effective 19 June 2025 [PDF 1.9 MB]
18 Jun 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]
18 Jun 2025	CAA Board announce successor for Director of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive role
17 Jun 2025	Part 77 proposal Mobile Crane at 131 Wairoa Road, Minden Submissions close 14 July 2025
17 Jun 2025	Transport Canada CASA-2025-08 Bell 429 helicopters - Potential for accelerated wear between the cyclic and collective bellcranks and the transmission mounted bellcrank supports [PDF 548 KB] Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
17 Jun 2025	Unreported hard landing likely contributed to fatal glider crash
17 Jun 2025	New Zealand collaborates with international aviation regulators on roadmap for aircraft of the future
16 Jun 2025	Advisory Circular AC00-2, Revision 1, Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies
16 Jun 2025	Airspace review Application to amend NZD522 lateral dimensions [PDF 508 KB] Application to retain NZR100, amending vertical dimensions [PDF 373 KB]
16 Jun 2025	ZK-HVX accident report [PDF 1.7 MB] Safety investigation reports
13 Jun 2025	CAA Act 2023 and a new structure in place
12 Jun 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]
10 Jun 2025	FAA SAIB 2025-05: Helicopter Fuel Indicating Systems - Fuel starvation risks when at high bank attitudes while dragging loads(external link) Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
10 Jun 2025	Advisory Circular updates New revision: AC66-1, Revision 7, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence New AC: AC66-3.1 Aircraft Maintenance Approval - Examination Subject 180 Maintenance of Special Category Amateur Aircraft
9 Jun 2025	Airspace review Airways New Zealand Proposal to Amend Queenstown Control Zone areas, introduce 3 additional Transit Lanes, amend 3 existing Transit Lanes and VRP changes. Consultation closes 30 June 2025.
9 Jun 2025	Maintenance of Historic Piston and Gas Turbine Airframe Fuel/Hydraulic System Switches and Components [PDF 254 KB] Other authorities airworthiness advisories
9 Jun 2025	Continuing Airworthiness Notice – 25-005 - Helicopter Winch Cable – Damaged during winching operation [PDF 417 KB] Continuing airworthiness notices
9 Jun 2025	Transport Canada AD CF-2025-29 Bell 429 helicopters, S/N 57001 and subsequent - Tail Rotor Blade Abrasion Strip Cracks [PDF 188 KB] Emergency airworthiness directives
5 Jun 2025	Media release: CAA appoints two new Deputy Chief Executives – Catherine MacGowan & Fred Stein
5 Jun 2025	From 01 July, there’s a new level of pricing for all fees, levies and charges. Find out more about the changes at Review of CAA fees, levies, and charges 2024.
5 Jun 2025	Occurrence and activity dashboard feedback form available now
4 Jun 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]

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