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July 2025

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 200 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 394 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 772 KB]
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]

May 2025

31 May 2025	Part 77 determinations Crane at 27 McLean Street, Tauranga - hazard Crane at 358 Puhinui Road, Wiri, Auckland - hazard Crane at PenLink Bridge, SH19, Weiti River, Auckland - no hazard Crane at 250 Duck Creek Road, Stillwater, Auckland. Version 2 due to a height increase - no hazard Notice of Aeronautical Study from Patrick Cooper, Selwyn Flight Park - conditional determination Crane at 94- 84 Marsh's Road, Hornby, Christchurch - no hazard
31 May 2025	Advisory Circulars monthly report - May 2025 [PDF 394 KB]
29 May 2025	Advisory Circular AC139-06, Revision 8, Aerodrome Design Requirements open for consultation. Comments close 30 June 2025. Advisory Circulars open for consultation
29 May 2025	Flight test and test pilot approval If you’ve modified an aircraft, or wish to make design changes, you may need to carry out some flight testing to demonstrate the modified aircraft meets the CAA’s required standards.
29 May 2025	Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 25-05 - effective 29 May 2025 [PDF 772 KB]
29 May 2025	Part 77 proposal for radio Mast at 12 Selwood Road, Henderson, Auckland [PDF 135 KB] - submissions close 26 June 2025 Part 77 proposal for height increase to crane at Duck Creek Road, Stillwater, Auckland [PDF 134 KB] - submissions close 16 June 2025 Part 77 proposal for crane at Spedding Road, Brigham Creek-Road, Whenuapai [PDF 123 KB] - submissions close 20 June 2025
29 May 2025	EASA SIB 2025-04 - Use of Protective Breathing Equipment [PDF 216 KB] Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
28 May 2025	New revisions to Advisory Circulars: AC19-1 - Test Pilot Approvals AC21-10 - Experimental Flight Testing Guidance
28 May 2025	Mandatory firmware downgrade for P100 Pro aircraft XAG has identified a critical issue affecting P100 Pro aircraft operating on Flight Controller firmware version 1.167.0.85. Specifically, this version may cause the aircraft to deviate from its planned course and potentially breach boundary safety limits during operation. To ensure operational safety and compliance, all users who have upgraded to version 1.167.0.85 must immediately downgrade to the stable version 1.166.0.82. This downgrade process can be completed directly via the XAG One App using simple steps outlined in the link below: Safety messages for unmanned aircraft
28 May 2025	EASA SIB 2025-03 - Passenger and crew awareness on the risks of lithium batteries [PDF 290 KB] Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
27 May 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v167) [PDF 191 KB]
27 May 2025	General exemption 19/EXE/1 is now revoked. With the initial issue of Civil Aviation Rules Part 91 under the Civil Aviation Act 2023, amendments were made to the version of Part 91 under the Civil Aviation 1990. The amendments include the addition of CAR 91.207(da) to (dd) which now reflect the provisions of general exemption 19/EXE/1. For this reason, general exemption 19/EXE/1 is now revoked. Exemptions
26 May 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated (v166) [PDF 191 KB]
23 May 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]
23 May 2025	A scam text message has been reported which appears to come from the Ministry of Transport to call the CAA about medical licenses. We advise you not to click the phone number linked in the text message and to delete the message.
16 May 2025	Part 77 proposal Crane at 15th Avenue, Takitimu Drive, State Highway 29 Submissions close 13 June 2025 Part 77 determinations Crane at 485 Puhinui Road, Wiri, Auckland - hazard determined Crane at Hawkes Bay Airport - hazard determined Crane at 74-76 Grafton Road, Grafton, Auckland - hazard determined Crane at Fonterra Clandeboye Site - no hazard determined Road machinery at Kawarau Road, Queenstown - no hazard determined
16 May 2025	Transport Canada CASA-2025-07 Contamination of the Py lines and FCU on PT6B-37A engines [PDF 352 KB] Other authorities' airworthiness advisories
16 May 2025	Advisory Circular AC92-4, Revision 2, Dangerous Goods Manuals Revision 2 updates this AC to align with redrafted rules under the Civil Aviation Act 2023. It also removes form numbers and adds updated information about reporting accidents and incidents, and corrects some rule references. Lastly, it updates the tables in Appendices A, Annex A, and Annex B to align with AC92-2, Carriage of Dangerous Goods.
14 May 2025	Part 77 proposal Crane over River Weiti, SH19 Submissions close 11 June 2025
14 May 2025	Vector Online: Don’t be that pilot
13 May 2025	Airworthiness and Maintenance Workshop – register now! We have scheduled three more AMW for 2025 – register now to secure your place: May Distinction Coachman Palmerston North - 6-7 August 2025 Copthorne Queenstown Lakefront - 24-25 September 2025 JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport - 5-6 November 2025
12 May 2025	Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (RACA) updated [PDF 191 KB]
7 May 2025	Vector Online: Remedial training to prevent repeated flight test failures
5 May 2025	Aircraft register - updated [CSV 942 KB]
1 May 2025	Media release: New Zealand’s State Safety Programme has been updated
1 May 2025	Advisory Circulars monthly report - April 2025 [PDF 394 KB]

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