The CAA is a Crown Entity
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a transport Crown entity responsible to the Minister of Transport. It was established in 1992 by the Civil Aviation Act 1990.
The CAA is governed by the Authority – a five member board appointed by the Minister to represent the public interest in civil aviation.
The Authority appoints the CAA’s chief executive – the Director of Civil Aviation. As well as the functions and powers delegated by the Authority, the Director has powers conferred by the Act, which are performed independently of both the Minister and the Authority.
The Authority is also separately responsible for the governance of the Aviation Security Service.
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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