International Agreements and Arrangements
United States of America
Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA)
- Executive Agreement - signed March 2002
- Implementation Procedures - Airworthiness - signed April 2003 (Superceded)
- Implementation Procedures - Airworthiness - signed June 2006
MOU for the Exchange of Aeronautical Information
An agreement signed in October 2007 whereby the CAA agrees to provide the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) of the Department of Defense United States of America with certain aeronautical publications (e.g. AIPNZ, Pacific AIP, Aerodrome Obstruction Charts) on a non-reimbursable basis. In exchange, the NGA will supply the CAA with specified aeronautical charts and other flight information publications.
Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Aeronautical Information
Canada
Technical Arrangement on Aircraft Maintenance
On 14 June 2007 the Director of Civil Aviation, Steve Douglas signed into effect a Technical Arrangement on Aircraft Maintenance with the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Directorate.
The purpose of the Technical Arrangement is to avoid duplication of inspections and evaluations, enabling each regulatory Authority to accept the others findings for approval of maintenance organisations, and for release of the serviced product.
This Arrangement is already of great benefit to those operators in Canada with aircraft only able to be maintained by organisations in New Zealand, and also to the organisations doing the maintenance in New Zealand.
The Arrangement is evidence of the growing international recognition of the quality of aviation regulatory oversight in New Zealand.
MOU for the Manufacture of PAC 750XL
Implementation Procedures established in November 2005 to support the business arrangement between Pacific Aerospace Corporation, New Zealand (PAC-NZ) and Mirabel Mécachrome Inc (Canada) to manufacture the PAC 750XL in both New Zealand and Canada. PAC-NZ remains responsible for the type design of the aeroplane and CAANZ must approve or accept any changes to the type design. Transport Canada (TCCA) must issue MMI-C with a Canadian Manufacturer Certificate and is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of MMI-C as a manufacturing organisation under the Canadian Aviation Regulations. The agreement also provides that all parts manufactured at either PAC-NZ or MMI-C shall be interchangeable and accepted by CAANZ and TCCA and shall not require Certificates of Airworthiness for Export when being transferred between facilities. TCCA retains responsibility for the airworthiness of parts manufactured by MMI-C however they must share any relevant information obtained through the TCCA system with CAANZ.
Memorandum for Technical Cooperation
This agreement was signed in 1993 with the aim of pursuing the harmonisation of aviation standards, rules, procedures and processes so as to minimise national variations between Canada and New Zealand. It was signed following the implementation of the ICAO Resolution on Global Rule Harmonization, the Aircraft Agreement of the GATT and Article 83 bis of the Chicago Convention. It provides for the development of cooperative programmes in the areas of:
- personnel licensing standards, aircraft leasing, commercial air services operating standards;
- safety in the provision and operation of air communications, navigation, surveillance and all other aspects of air traffic services;
- concepts of safety, including loss/accident prevention initiatives; and
- research and development, including human factors in civil aviation operation.
The agreement was later annexed in 1995 to provide for work exchange opportunities.
Memorandum for Technical Cooperation
Australia
Memorandum of Cooperation
This is an agreement that was signed in 1999 in which CAANZ and CASA express their commitment to cooperating in the development of an aviation safety regulatory structure that will have minimal national variations. It is intended that aviation standards developed in Australia and New Zealand will be recognised in both countries. The agreement recognises the existence of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition legislation which provides a framework for the mutual recognition of standards and procedures in relation to Personnel Licensing and expresses an intention to cooperate in developing future arrangements to facilitate mutual recognition of aviation related certification in other areas (e.g. design, manufacture, maintenance etc.) It includes an agreement to establish a regular liaison schedule.
Operational Arrangement between the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of
Australia and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand in
relation to mutual recognition of Air Operator Certificates
This Arrangement was signed in March 2007 under the Arrangement between the Australian and New Zealand Governments on Mutual Recognition of Aviation-Related Certification (the Mutual Recognition Arrangement). Australian and New Zealand civil aviation law now provide for mutual recognition of aviation safety certifications in accordance with the Mutual Recognition Arrangement such that an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with ANZA privileges issued by the aviation safety authority of one country will authorise the holder of that AOC to operate aircraft in the other country without needing to hold an AOC issued by the aviation safety authority of the other country.
The present Arrangement sets out agreed operational procedures for facilitating the implementation of the ANZA Mutual Recognition Principle. It recognises that the responsibility for safety oversight of air operators to which a regulator has issued an AOC with ANZA privileges remains with that regulator and provides procedures for the issue and amendment of such AOCs and temporary stop notices.
The Arrangement contains terms relating to general communication and consultation between the parties, as well as communication with industry and the public. It provides procedures for the exchange of safety-related information between parties, the protection of privacy and confidentiality, and the provision of assistance to one another where required. Contact information is also included as well as dispute resolution provisions and termination procedures.
Pacific Islands
Working Arrangement between CAA and PASO
This Arrangement was signed in June 2008 and supplements the 2005 Memorandum of Cooperation between PASO and CAA. It establishes procedures to enable inspectors employed by the CAA to assist PASO in the provision of advice and assistance to PASO member states; and for CAA to provide advice and assistance to PASO directly on the administration and application of New Zealand civil aviation rules. It outlines how requests for assistance from PASO member states will be dealt with where the provision of CAA staff is necessary. It also includes provisions relating to invoicing, communication, and the relevant contact people from each Party. The Arrangement remain is effective for six months from the date of signature but may be extended for a further six months on agreement in writing by both Parties.
Memorandum of Cooperation between PASO and the CAA
This Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in 2005 and recognises the longstanding and useful relationships between the CAANZ and PASO member States. It records an agreement between the parties to cooperate by the exchange of regulatory documents, procedures and guidance materials and to consult and liaise with one another and other relevant aviation authorities to allow the greatest possible familiarity with respective legislation, policies and procedures. CAANZ agrees to advise PASO of any proposed changes to NZ CARs and both parties accept the obligation to work towards establishing and maintaining appropriate surveillance programmes for PASO member States and the management of those programmes by PASO.
Memorandum of Understanding between MFAT, CAA and PASO
In this Memorandum of Understanding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (through the Pacific Security Fund) agree to fund the employment of a security inspector to PASO (Pacific Aviation Safety Office) for two years. The agreement outlines the reasons for the funding, the amount, the terms on which that funding is to be provided and the roles of each party. It was signed in November 2007 following an application to that fund by the CAA and PASO and is due to be completed at the end of the 2008/2009 financial year.
Niue
Agreement for the provision of advice and technical assistance
This agreement was completed in 2007 following a request from the Government of Niue for the CAA to provide advice and technical assistance on aviation safety and security matters. The CAA is obliged under this agreement to write to the Niue Director of Civil Aviation in May of each year asking if any advice and technical assistance is required that year by the Government of Niue, the details of the current air service operations in Niue as well as any foreseeable changes, and a programme of the advice and technical assistance the Government seeks. Assistance outside of this programme will be considered by the CAA however there is no obligation to provide it. Work done under this agreement is charged at the current standard charging rate used by the CAA in New Zealand.
Memorandum of Understanding between NZAID and CAA
This agreement was signed in January 2008 and is between CAA and NZAID (the New Zealand Agency for International Development). The CAA agrees to provide certain resources (specific details of which are to be listed in a separate Letter of Engagement) on a reimbursable basis for the purpose of providing strengthened support to, and cooperation with, the Government of Niue to enhance capacity in the Niue public service. The agreement was made as part of the Programme of Strengthened Cooperation between the Governments of New Zealand and Niue which commenced in October 2004 following a Cabinet decision to provide further aid to foster Niue economic development and culture viability in a number of areas.
Tonga
Agreement for the provision of advice and technical assistance
Following a request from the Ministry of Civil Aviation in the Kingdom of Tonga for the CAA to provide advice and technical assistance on aviation safety and security matters, this agreement was signed in 2006. The CAA is obliged under this agreement to write to the Tongan Ministry of Civil Aviation in May of each year asking if any advice and technical assistance is required that year, the details of the current air service operations in Tonga as well as any foreseeable changes, and a programme of the advice and technical assistance the Ministry seeks. Assistance outside of this programme will be considered by the CAA however there is no obligation to provide it. Work done under this agreement is charged at the current standard charging rate used by the CAA in New Zealand.
Cook Islands
Agreement for the provision of advice and technical assistance
This agreement was signed in 2006 following a request from the Ministry of Transport of the Cook Islands for the CAA to provide advice and technical assistance on aviation safety and security matters. The CAA is obliged under this agreement to write to the Cook Islands in May of each year asking if any advice and technical assistance is required that year, the details of the current air service operations in Niue as well as any foreseeable changes, and a programme of the advice and technical assistance the Ministry seeks. Assistance outside of this programme will be considered by the CAA however there is no obligation to provide it. Work done under this agreement is charged at the current standard charging rate used by the CAA in New Zealand.
Samoa
Agreement for the provision of advice and technical assistance
This is an agreement that was signed in 1998 whereby the CAA agrees to provide advice and technical assistance on matters related to civil aviation safety and security in Samoa to assist the Samoa Minister of Transport to discharge his or her duties under the Samoa Civil Aviation Act. By the 1st of May each year the Director of Civil Aviation (NZ) must provide Samoa with an annual schedule of anticipated recommended requirements for the safety and security monitoring and certification of civil aviation and any other issues that can reasonably be anticipated as arising in Samoa for the following financial year. The Director shall then provide such advice and assistance in accordance with international aviation practices and procedures in a timely manner and submit to the Minister for payment, accounts of fees and relevant disbursements for work done.
Mongolia
Memorandum for Technical Cooperation
The Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia and CAANZ signed this agreement in 1999 following the implementation of the ICAO Resolution on Global Rule Harmonisation. In it they agree to pursue harmonised aviation standards, rules, procedures, and processes to minimise and as far as possible, eliminate national variations. The two parties agree to develop cooperative programmes in the areas of:
- personnel licensing standards and commercial air services operating standards;
- communications, navigation, and surveillance and air traffic management; and
- aviation security.