A Controlled Civil Aviation System
The System Sets Boundaries
Civil aviation in New Zealand operates within a system established and maintained in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act 1990.
The system sets boundaries, which are the minimum safety and security standards to be met by system participants. Civil aviation activities that do not meet these minimum standards are not tolerated. The safety standards are detailed in the Civil Aviation Rules.
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- Civil Aviation in New Zealand
- A Controlled Civil Aviation System
- The CAA is a Crown Entity
- Shared Responsibility for Safety
- Internationally Recognised
- Rules Prescribe Minimum Safety Standards
- Entry via Aviation Documents
- 100% Compliance With the Rules
- Risk to Safety Assessed
- Aircraft and Personnel are Checked Regularly
- Learning from Accidents and Incidents
- Exit from the System
- Analysing Safety Trends
- Support, Safety Education and Advice
- Robust, Responsive Civil Aviation System