Airlines
Anyone setting up an aviation business in New Zealand, whether large or small, needs CAA approval to operate.
There are two groups in the CAA specifically set up to help you through the certification process and to ensure you maintain standards once you get certificated. The Airline Group deals with large operations while the General Aviation Group focuses its attentions on small aeroplanes and helicopters.
Civil Aviation Rule Parts 119, 121 and 125 cover the certification and operating requirements of airlines resident in New Zealand, and Part 129 covers Foreign Air Transport Operator certification for airlines wishing to fly to and from New Zealand. Related Advisory Circulars provide explanatory information and examples of ways to comply with these Rules.
Airlines should also pay particular attention to Parts 108, 92, 91, 43, 19, 12 and 1 - which cover security, dangerous goods, operating rules, maintenance, accidents and incidents, and the meanings of definitions and abbreviations used in the rules.
Airlines (Parts 121 & 125)
- Part 119/121 Matrix
- Part 119/121 Matrix
- Part 119/125 Matrix
- Part 119/125 Matrix
- RNP / RVSM
- CAA Surveillance
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Air Cargo
- Call Signs - Airline Operator Call Signs and Aircraft Call Signs
Fit and Proper Person Process
All applications for individual aviation documents, and for senior persons for organisations are required to use the 24 FPP form below. Use this link for more information on the FPP Process.
Foreign Air Operator Certification (Part 129)
- Advice for Applicants - Application for a Part 129 Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC)
- Part 129 Application Form
- Part 129 Exposition Template and Explanatory Notes
- Part 108 Matrix - Security Programme (See Advice for Applicants for an explanation of its use.)