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FAA Emergency AD 2026-17-10 Applicable to Certain Lycoming O-235, O-540 and IO-540 Series Engines - Piston Pin [PDF 175 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Part 77 proposal

• Tower Cranes at Highgate Parkway, Silverdale, Auckland
  Submissions close 25 September 2026

Aircraft register - updated

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Vector Online: Improving safety in mixed manned and unmanned operations

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at 31 Bond Street, West Invercargill
• House at 36C Collingwood Drive, Tikitere, Rotorua
  Submissions for both close 22 September 2026

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at Fred Ladd Way, Auckland International Airport - hazard determined
• Air Traffic Control Tower at Fred Ladd Way, Auckland International Airport - hazard determined
• Crane at 27 Spedding Road, Whenuapai, Auckland - no hazard determined

Aircraft register - updated

FAA UPN  2026-AAE-EHL-20250507-177 MadebyMike3D, produced and sold articles for installation on type-certificated aircraft without approval and authorization from the FAA [PDF 287 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Vector Online: Don't ignore the cautionary light

Transport Canada CASA 2026-10 Bell 505 Helicopters - Incorrect or Inadvertent Activation of the Throttle Idle / Fly Switch [PDF 239 KB]

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) AIR750-2026-07-X-7421-ACS Cracking of Tempest Spark Plugs at Hot lock Assembly [PDF 1012 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Aircraft register - updated

Continuing airworthiness notice 65-003 revision 1 - MD369 Tail rotor gearbox – Input pinion shaft failure [PDF 333 KB]

This revision is issued to correct a previous incorrect statement that the failure of the tail rotor gearbox input shaft as described below could result in the loss of tail rotor drive. CAA have now received advice from the OEM that failure of the retention pin and excessive play in the shaft will not prevent the input shaft from providing drive to the gearbox. 

Continuing airworthiness notices

Continuing airworthiness notice 32-005 - Cessna piston aircraft – Steering tube internal failure [PDF 329 KB]

Continuing airworthiness notices

Advisory Circular AC139-15 reopened for consultation

Comments close 21 August 2026.

Design Delegation Holders Seminars: Presentations have been added from the 2024 seminar and the 2025 seminar.

Part 77 proposal

• 3 Tower Cranes at 7 Kakano Road, Westgate, Auckland
  Submissions close 9 September 2026

Vector Online: Writing an accurate, helpful TAF

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 149 Roscommon Road, Wiri, Auckland - hazard determined

Part 157 determination

• Aerodrome Conditional Determination - Waiorongomai Aerodrome

CASA Airworthiness Bulletin AWB 63-006 Issue 5 - Robinson R22 Main Rotor Drive System [PDF 236 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

CAN 65-003 - MD369 Tail rotor gearbox – Input pinion shaft failure [PDF 333 KB]

Continuing airworthiness notices

Aircraft register - updated

AC174-1 - Aviation Meteorological Service Organisations – Certification

Advisory Circulars

Part 77 proposals

• Mobile Crane at Corner Golden Elm Lane & Market Street (South) Queenstown
• Mobile Crane at Corner Golden Elm Lane & Market Street (North) Queenstown
  Submissions for both close 2 September 2026

CE expenses 2025-26

New subsection in the medical certification section:

For optometrists

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) AIR750-2026-06-S-5700-ACS - Twin Commander Lower Wing Skin Cracking(external link)

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Continuing Airworthiness Notice – 05-007 Revision 3 – Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009 – Time Between Overhaul Extensions [PDF 296 KB]

Continuing Airworthiness Notices

Vector Online: The ‘big sky’ is getting smaller

EASA AD 2026-0152 MBB-BK117 C-1 helicopters - Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System Inspection [PDF 302 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Aircraft register - updated

Latest developments in the Rules Update Programme

Part 77 proposal

• Mobile Crane at 4 Rutherford Street, Hutt Central
  Submissions close 28 August 2026

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 42 Liffey Street, Invercargill - hazard determined
• Crane at 2-8 Hylton Place, Queenstown - no hazard determined

EASA SIB 2026-08 Small Aeroplanes (FAR 23) - Diode Cooler Assembly Insulation [PDF 287 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Vector Online: Critical info for airworthiness

CAA Briefing | July 2026 ✈(external link)

EASA AD 2026-0147 Cabri G2 helicopters - Main Rotor Mast Inspection [PDF 328 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

CAA to launch Business Transformation to build a more modern aviation regulator

Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 26-07 - effective 23 July 2026

Vector Online: Shiftwork and sleep

Transport Canada CASA 2026-07 - Application of Lycoming engine crankcase parting surface sealants(external link)

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 31 Prices Road, Wiri - hazard determined
• Wind Farm at Mt. Cass, Christchurch - hazard determined
• Crane at 703 Roberts Line North, Palmerston North - hazard determined

UK CAA Safety Notice SN–2026/007 Take-off performance [PDF 248 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Transport Canada AD CF-2026-35 PW210A engines, all S/N - Turbine Exhaust Frame (TEF) Cracks [PDF 155 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Vector Online: Strengthen your ability to manage stress

New revision: Flying your drone and other unmanned aircraft safely

We’ve revised our drone safety brochure to bring it up-to-date with current rules. Download a digital copy [PDF 8.4 MB] or order a printed copy using our online order form.

Drone operator sentenced for serious aviation safety breaches

Part 157 determination

• Heliport Conditional Determination – Buller Health Medical Centre Heliport

New licensing and standards guidance

Pilot licences issued before the Civil Aviation Act 1990 [PDF 263 KB]

AC139-15, Rev 2, Aeronautical Studies for Aerodrome Operators open for consultation

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 57 Pitau Road, Mount Maunganui
  Submissions close 5 August 2026

Transitioning Dangerous Goods (DG) training to industry

Safety Message: Airborne conflict in uncontrolled Class G airspace

Updates to security screening at Hamilton Airport

Vector magazine: The winter issue 2026 is now available online

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 6 Russel Terrace, Blenheim
  Submissions close 3 August 2026

Airspace user consultation: Proposed Visual Reporting Point – Waikato Area

2026 airspace reviews

New page: Safety and security focus areas

Electronic medical certificates - FAQs

Independent Industry Advisor appointed to support Part 61

Captain David Morgan has been appointed as Independent Industry Advisor to support the largest project in the Rules Update Programme. As part of the Part 61 review project team, Captain Morgan will act as an external industry facilitator during the project’s discovery phase, helping the CAA and the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport (MCERT) seek out and synthesise input from the aviation sector. The full Terms of Reference for Captain Morgan’s role as industry advisor are available here:

Part 61 Project Industry Advisor Terms Of Reference [PDF 289 KB]

The State Safety Programme updated [PDF 827 KB]

We've updated the SSP to reflect minor editorial amendments and names to organisations to reflect the most up-to-date changes.

Part 77 proposal

• Telecommunications Tower at 8 Edmunds Way, Milson, Palmerston North
  Submissions close 31 July 2026

Aircraft register - updated

EASA AD 2026-0128 Safran Arrius 1 engines - Hydromechanical Metering Unit Replacement [PDF 314 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Part 157 proposal

• Notice of proposal for activation of a heliport – 159 Golf Road, Murupara
  Submissions close 17 July 2026

New revision: How to be a pilot GAP booklet

We’ve refreshed our ever-popular How to be a pilot Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet. Whether you want to be a weekend flier, or an airline captain, initially you’ll follow much the same process. This booklet explains what you need to know to start your journey to become a pilot.

Download a digital copy [PDF 8.3 MB]

Or order a free printed copy using our online order form.

EASA AD 2026-0124 Tecnam P2006T and P2006T NG Aircraft - Aileron Hinge / Cotter Pins Inspection [PDF 324 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

CAA sets direction and priorities with latest planning documents including new 2026-2027 safety and security focus areas

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at 149 Roscommon Road, Wiri, Auckland
  Submissions close 29 July 2026
• Mobile crane at 27 Spedding Road, Tikipunga, Whangarei
  Submissions close 28 July 2026

UK CAA MPD 2026-003-E Applicable to certain Rotax 912 and 914 series engines - Propeller Gearbox Inspection [PDF 231 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

EASA EMERGENCY AD 2026-0125R1 Diamond DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG and DA 42 M-NG aircraft - NLG Hydraulic Actuator Inspection [PDF 328 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Corporate publications published:

Statement of intent 2026-30 [PDF 4.3 MB]

Statement of performance expectations 2026-27 [PDF 4.6 MB]

Corporate publications

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 5 Mile Shopping Centre, Frankton, Queenstown - no hazard determined
• Crane at 110 Ara Weiti Road, Stillwater, Auckland - hazard determined

EASA EMERGENCY AD 2026-0125-E Diamond DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG and DA 42 M-NG aircraft - NLG Hydraulic Actuator Inspection [PDF 363 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Pending rules and transport instruments

The purpose of this rule amendment is to update Civil Aviation Rules relating to Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) and arresting systems.

Vector Online: Cold weather, warm start

New guidance: Rules for pilots over 65 flying into, within, or from New Zealand

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 proposal

• Tower Crane at 2-8 Hylton Place, Queenstown
  Submissions close 24 July 2026

Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 26-06 - effective 25 June 2026

EASA Emergency AD 2026-0121-E Applicable to certain Rotax 912 and 914 series engines - Propeller Gearbox Inspection [PDF 306 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Part 157 proposals

• Notice of proposal for construction of a heliport – Main Divide Heliport
  Submissions close 8 July 2026
• Notice of proposal for construction of a heliport – 5NM west of Opotiki Aerodrome
  Submissions close 24 July 2026

How to apply for ANZA privileges if you hold a New Zealand air operator certificate

Part 77 proposal

• Air Traffic Control Tower at Fred Ladd Way, Auckland Airport
  Submissions close 12 July 2026

Part 77 determinations

• Cranes at 2 Langley Road, Wiri - hazard determined
• Communications tower at 32 Farm Street, Mt Manganui - hazard determined
• Wind monitoring mast Whariti Road, Woodville - hazard determined

Changes to security screening at Invercargill Airport

Minister visits CAA staff to recognise progress improving aviation services and safety oversight

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Advisory Circular AC61-7

Revision 26 adds Appendix VI to provide guidance on the acceptance of aeroplane types below 5,700kgs for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence – (Aeroplane) (ATPL(A)) flight test. This comprises three components: aeroplane configuration, airline operations and conduct of the flight test.

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 1005 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua
  Submissions close 10 July 2026

AC121-7 & AC125-2, Rev 3, Ditching - Techniques, Hazards, and Survival

Following the changes to rule 91.525 and the corresponding Civil Aviation (Flights over water) Transport Instrument CATI 91.525 [PDF 581 KB], we have updated this AC.

A marked-up version is available at this link so participants can check the changes: 

AC121-7 & AC125-2, Rev 3, Ditching - Techniques, Hazards, and Survival - marked up [PDF 773 KB]

New pending rules and transport instruments have come into effect:

Part 91 Amendment 1

Part 115 Amendment 2

Civil Aviation (Pressure altimeters) Transport Instrument CATI 91.509 [PDF 569 KB]

Civil Aviation (Emergency equipment) Transport Instrument CATI 91.523 [PDF 591 KB]

Civil Aviation (Flights over water) Transport Instrument CATI 91.525 [PDF 581 KB]

Vector Online: Introducing new ASA Scotty Booth

New GAP booklet: Aircraft maintenance and airworthiness

It’s not just about complying with civil aviation rules – aircraft maintenance and airworthiness are vital to making sure crew, passengers, and those on the ground are safe. This Good Aviation Practice booklet provides some easily readable guidance on some key requirements you need to know.

Download a digital copy [PDF 2.3 MB] or request a free printed copy.

Good Aviation Practice booklets

Part 77 proposal

• 20-turbine windfarm at Mt Munro Wind Farm, Old Coach Road, Eketāhuna
  Submissions close 8 July 2026

FAA SAIB 2026-11 Theft of Turbofan Engine Parts before Mutilation [PDF 184 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v185) [PDF 309 KB]

Following publication of the trial AC91-13 in April, we are now seeking formal feedback from helicopter operators, training providers, and aviation groups.

Advisory Circulars open for consultation

Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 26-05 - effective 4 June 2026

Part 77 proposal

• Mobile Crane at 703 Roberts Line, Milson, Palmerston North
  Submissions for both close 1 July 2026

FAA SAIB HQ-14-16R2 Standard Hardware, AN, MS and NAS Fasteners [PDF 175 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Transport Canada AD 2026-23-E P&WC PW210A, PW210A1, and PW210S Engines - Turbine Exhaust Frame (TEF) Cracks [PDF 134 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives