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FAQs

What is the regulatory authority of New Zealand aviation? ›

The CAA is a Crown entity whose primary function is to regulate and promote an integrated, safe, responsive, and sustainable civil aviation system. The CAA is responsible for delivering two key functions: Regulation and the Aviation Security Service (Avsec).

The CAA is tasked by the Department for Transport to investigate and prosecute breaches of aviation safety rules and some aviation related consumer protection and health and safety requirements. It is in the public interest that those who comply with aviation rules have confidence that those rules are enforced.

Low flying must take place within the boundaries of a designated low flying zone. The boundaries of the area should be described with reference to a VNC and the minimum descent height stated. Flight below 200 feet AGL is not recommended (refer CFI).

Anyone can also report an aviation-related- concern using 0508 4 SAFETY (0508 472 338), or email isi@caa.govt.nz. A concern might be a low-flying aircraft or someone talking on a cell phone during flight, or it could be substandard maintenance on an aircraft or spray drift from helicopters.

Air New Zealand Limited (Māori: Araraurangi Aotearoa) is the flag carrier of New Zealand. Based in Auckland, the airline operates scheduled passenger flights to 20 domestic and 30 international destinations in 18 countries, primarily within the Pacific Rim. The airline has been a member of the Star Alliance since 1999.

The FAA issues and enforces regulations covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. The FAA also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers.

The FAA was created in August 1958 as the Federal Aviation Agency, replacing the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA).

A CAA is a national regulatory body responsible for aviation. The CAA implements the ICAO SARPs in national legislation and is responsible for regulatory oversight. FAA is the Federal Aviation Administration. As the Civil Aviation Authority of the USA, it is responsible for establishing aviation regulations in the US.

Two months later, on August 23, 1958, the President signed the Federal Aviation Act, which transferred the Civil Aeronautics Authority's functions to a new independent Federal Aviation Agency responsible for civil aviation safety.

Drone rules – Share the Skies

Fly no higher than 120m (400ft) above the ground. Stay a safe and considerate distance away from people and buildings. Don't fly over private land, such as farms or houses, unless the owner says it's OK. Keep your drone in sight at all times.

What is the low fly zone in CAA? ›

Low flying

In general, except when necessary for take-off or landing, an aircraft should be 1,000 ft over a built-up area or otherwise 500ft from people, vehicles, vessels and structures.

According to New Zealand's national aviation authority, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ), flying a drone is legal in New Zealand, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations listed below before doing so.

A flight examiner shall hold :— A license and rating for which he is authorized to conduct skill tests or proficiency checks; and. Appropriate flight instructor ratings for skill tests.

CAA.O. (

This is an Authorisation (approval) issued for a UK manufactured piece of equipment, which complies with JAR-21, Subpart O and the relevant JTSO Standard (JAR-TSO).

It gives you authorisation to fly unmanned aircraft (UA) below 25kg within visual line of sight (VLOS) at residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas.

The Civil Aviation Act 1948 formalised New Zealand's acceptance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. ICAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations, formed to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world.

The FMA is the government agency responsible for acting as the market conduct regulator of New Zealand's capital markets and financial services.

Air New Zealand Limited was incorporated in 1940 and is registered in New Zealand under the Companies Act 1993.

The objective of the NASP is to protect the safety, regularity and efficiency of international civil aviation by providing, through regulations, practices and procedures, safeguards against acts of unlawful interference.