A Discover of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) asks for feedback on the proposed rule modifications throughout a session interval the place anybody could make a submission.
In regards to the session course of
Public session on proposed guidelines is required beneath the Civil Aviation Act. The CAA drafts civil aviation guidelines and carries out public session on draft guidelines on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
Submissions obtained on draft guidelines are summarised and analysed. The outcomes are printed as a abstract of public submissions, with a replica of the NPRM, beneath:
The proposed guidelines might be reconsidered to keep in mind the submissions obtained. If crucial, we undertake additional session with key teams earlier than submitting proposed guidelines to authorities.
Learn how to make a submission
Digital (type under, or PDF) submissions are most well-liked to help in compiling, however submissions can nonetheless be despatched by publish, or delivered in individual.
Official Info Act
Submitters ought to be aware that topic to the Official Info Act 1982, any info connected to submissions will develop into a part of the docket file and might be obtainable to the general public for examination on the CAA places of work within the Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston Road, Wellington.
Submitters ought to state clearly if there’s any info of their submission that’s commercially delicate, or for another motive the submitter doesn’t need the knowledge to be launched to different events. The CAA will take into account this in making a choice in respect of any Official Info Act requests. It ought to be famous that the CAA can not assure confidentiality in respect of any particular submissions.
NPRMs open for submission
The Superior Aviation Reform (AAR) mission is a part of a collection of actions that had been taken to Cupboard by the Minister for House Hon. Judith Collins KC late final 12 months that focuses on rising and enhancing the house and superior aviation sector. The Authorities’s purpose is that by the tip of 2025, New Zealand has a world class regulatory setting that permits fast iteration and testing of superior aviation automobiles and expertise, whereas sustaining our ranges of aviation security.
We’ve been main two streams of the AAR actions, together with the event of a brand new civil aviation rule to permit for fast testing and iteration (also referred to as Half 107) and refreshing our Half 101 guidelines to take away the necessity for certification for some kinds of operation.
25-01 Half 107 Analysis and Improvement Organisation Certification
25-02 Half 101 Gyrogliders and Parasails, Unmanned Plane (together with Balloons), Kites, and Rockets Working Guidelines
Half 101 Transport Instrument [PDF 209 KB]
Superior Aviation Reform FAQs [PDF 353 KB]
Session closes 27 July 2025
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