What's new

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 303 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

CASA AWB 62-009 Issue 1 - EC135/ H135 Cracking of Main Rotor Blade Root Attachment Block Area(external link)

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Aircraft register - updated

List of Part 109 regulated air cargo agents updated

List of Part 139 aerodrome operators updated

GAP Online: How to be a prime person

Vector Online: Near collision at Rangiora

Part 77 proposals

• Crane along Ara Weiti Road, Stillwater, Auckland
• Meteorological Mast on land near Taihape-Napier Road
  Submissions for both close 16 June 2026

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 42 Liffey Street, Invercargill - hazard determined

Continuing Airworthiness Notice – 62-005 MD369 Main rotor blade – cracking at the root section [PDF 424 KB]

Continuing Airworthiness Notices

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v182) [PDF 303 KB]

Notice of proposal for construction of an aerodrome with RH Circuit– Ngaireta Airstrip (Waiorongomai), Te Aroha [PDF 236 KB]

Part 157 proposals and determinations

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) AIR770-2026-05-R-6700-ACS Robinson R44 / R66 Push-Pull Tube [PDF 709 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

From 1 July 2026, laminated CAA Aviation Medical Certificates will be replaced by electronic versions

Part 77 determinations

• Wind monitoring mast, Table Hill Road, Southland - hazard determined
• Wind monitoring mast on vacant land, Southland - hazard determined

New page in the drones section: Maintenance

Continuing Airworthiness Notice - 27-032 AS350 Helicopters Tail Rotor Pitch Control Rod – Damaged Ball Joint [PDF 332 KB]

Continuing Airworthiness Notices

Vector Online: Don't make life-threatening situations worse

EASA Emergency AD 2026-0095-E Cabri G2 helicopters Main Rotor Mast – Inspection [PDF 314 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Notice of proposal for construction of a heliport – Buller Health Medical Centre, Westport

Submissions close 26 May 2026.

Part 77 determinations

• Tower cranes at Cumberland Street, Castle Street and St. Andrew Street, Dunedin - hazard determined
• Crane at 292 Main South Road, Hornby - no hazard determined
• Crane at Nelson Marina, Cross Quay, Nelson - no hazard determined

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) AIR760-2026-01-S-5500-ACS: Cessna 172 Series Tail Skid Bracket deformation could result in Rudder Jamming [PDF 270 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

The Director of Civil Aviation Authority has granted a class exemption commencing 18 May 2026, permitting any Australian professional pilot applying to the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for license recognition under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (TTMRA).

Docket no.: 26/EXE/49 [PDF 639 KB]
Description: Exemption from the requirement in Civil Aviation Rule Part 61.35(a)(1)(ii)
Issue date: 18 May 2026
Commencement date: 18 May 2026
Expiry date: 17 May 2031

This class exemption replaces the general exemption 18/EXE/21 [PDF 177 KB] which expires on 17 May 2026.

Class exemptions

Pending rules and transport instruments

Coming into force 12 June 2026:

• Part 91 amendment 1
• Part 115 amendment 2
• Civil Aviation (Flights over water) Transport Instrument CATI 91.525
• Civil Aviation (Emergency equipment) Transport Instrument CATI 91.523
• Civil Aviation (Pressure altimeters) Transport Instrument CATI 91.509

Night flying: Beautiful but hazardous

FAA SAIB 2023-03R2 Helicopter Crash Resistant Fuel Systems [PDF 189 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

CAN 76-001 Gippsland GA8 - Throttle Cable Installation Inspection [PDF 138 KB]

Continuing Airworthiness Notices

Part 77 determination

• Permanent structure at 73 Ahuriri Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington - hazard determined

Vector Online: Mid-flight change of plans made a routine job high-risk

Civil Aviation rules update work launched

Details of the CAA’s Rules Update programme have now been released. The programme comprises 23 projects which address the most pressing issues in terms of safety and security, international alignment, enabling innovation, modernising regulation, and supporting economic growth.

Rules Update Programme

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at 42 Liffey Street, Invercargill
  Submissions close 1 June 2026
• Wind Mast at Woodville, Tararua District
  Submissions close 1 June 2026
• Tower Crane at Murchison Road, Queenstown
  Submissions close 5 June 2026
• Wind Turbines at Mount Cass Wind Farm, Canterbury
  Submissions close 5 June 2026

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 22 James Street, Plimmerton, Porirua - no  hazard determined

Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 26-04 - effective 23 Apr 2026

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) 20 Apr 2026 [PDF 316 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Vector Online: Evading the wires

EASA Emergency AD 2026-0080 [PDF 218 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

AC139-18 - Aerodrome Security

CAA appoints new Chief Digital Officer

Part 77 proposal

• Telecommunication Tower at Farm Street, Mount Maunganui
  Submissions close 15 May 2026

Part 77 determinations

• Cranes at 70 Westpoint Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland - hazard determined
• Crane at 7 Wynyard Street, Auckland University, Auckland - no hazard determined
• Crane at 126 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington - no hazard determined

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 1 Rolleston Road, Clandeboye - hazard determined

AC121-7 & AC125-2, Rev 3, Ditching - Techniques, Hazards, and Survival  - draft for consultation [PDF 777 KB]

Comments close 14 May 2026.

Advisory Circulars open for consultation

FAA SAIB 2026-10R1 Torso Restraint Systems and Safety Belts installed in general aviation aircraft [PDF 417 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

EASA AD 2026-0077 TAE 125-02-125 Engine Coolant Contamination [PDF 231 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Vector Online: The big improve

Part 77 proposals

• Cranes at 2 Langley Road, Wiri
  Submissions close 11 May 2026.
• Building at 31 Prices Road, Wiri
  Submissions close 12 May 2026

EASA Emergency AD 2026-0078-E MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters main rotor hub - shaft inspection [PDF 221 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Open for submission:

Part 139 NPRM

Advisory Circular AC139-19 Arresting Aircraft Systems

Submissions close 11 May 2026.

CASA AWB 85-023 Issue 4 - Piston engine spark plug care and insulator cracking [PDF 397 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v181) [PDF 303 KB]

Aircraft register - updated

Rule projects in progress - updated

Airspace review consultation: Proposed mandatory broadcast area – Milford Sound

2026 airspace reviews

New GAP booklet revision: In, out, and around Cook Strait

The area around Cook Strait can provide some beautiful scenic flying experiences. This new Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet is designed to give pilots information, tips, and warnings about operating in, out, and around this airspace. It must be supplemented with up-to-date charts, AIP Supplements, and NOTAMs before flying, along with sufficient ground-based study, if you’re unfamiliar with the airspace.

Download a digital copy [PDF 8.5 MB] or request a free printed copy using our online order form.

Good Aviation Practice booklets

FAA SAIB 2026-10 Torso Restraint Systems and Safety Belts installed in general aviation aircraft [PDF 411 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v180) [PDF 303 KB]

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 163 Hillcrest Road, Hamilton - hazard determined

Vector Online: Safety isn't static... and neither is your SMS

Continuing Airworthiness Notice - 57-005 - Tecnam P2008 Fuselage Extrusion P/N 28-2-1095-1 Attachment Lugs - Corrosion [PDF 428 KB]

Continuing Airworthiness Notices

FAA Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) dated 2 April 2026: Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 and PA-44 series aircraft, all S/N - Corrosion of Forward Wing Spar Attachment [PDF 1.6 MB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

CAA Notices

Safe Haven

A new way to declare changes to your medical status.

We’ve updated the way we handle and direct your calls. The phone number for all CAA locations and enquiries is now +64 4 560 9400.

Contact us

EASA AD 2026-0071 Tecnam P2006T and P2006T NG aircraft:  Engine Shock Mounts - Inspection / Replacement [PDF 217 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Vector Online: Flying now feels safer at unattended aerodromes