The Division has a great list of speakers for our 38th Annual Symposium - Friday, 3 November 2023, Parliament Buildings, Wellington: Our Sector - Aviation and Aerospace in Aotearoa If you have not already done so, you can register here: aerospacenz.com/events/symposi…

Pilots, and interested people, are invited to an RNZAF Antarctica Operations lecture by the Honourable Company of Air Pilots. • Presented by Wing Commander Richard Beaton • Monday 30 Oct, 6.30pm • Air Training Corps building, Ardmore Airport Please RSVP to [email protected]

The aircraft restoration community, and other interested people, are invited to an Accident Investigation lecture presented by the NZ Society of Air Safety Investigators: • Sat 4 Nov, 11am • Air Training Corps building, Ardmore Airport Free, but RSVP to [email protected]

Our Weight and balance Good Aviation Practice booklet has been revised! 📖🏋️⚖️🎉 This booklet provides good practice advice on how to correctly load your aircraft, to make sure you are safe to fly. Download today, or order a free copy from our website: aviation.govt.nz/assets/publica…

We've produced a special edition of Vector magazine, highlighting the work of our safety investigation team. 📖 This issue contains their stories, as well as their advice on avoiding the quite common factors in many fatal accidents. aviation.govt.nz/assets/publica…

Now hearing from the Director of Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Keith Manch. An Air Navigation System Review is underway and an Aerospace Strategy has been developed.

Aviation New Zealand is running another Senior Persons’ workshop, suitable for existing and prospective Part 102, 135, 137, 141 and 145 Senior and Prime Persons. • Tues 28 Nov, 9am–4pm • Suncourt Hotel Taupo Learn more ⬇️aviation.govt.nz/safety/educati…

As part of NZHGPA's 50th anniversary, NZ Academy of Fine Arts is hosting an exhibition with pictorial free flight snapshots from throughout those years: • 5–12 November, 10am - 5pm • 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington • Entry free - all welcome! nzafa.com/Exhibitions/FL…

The Accessing & Using Volcanic Activity Information for Pilots webinar will take you through the info avail during volcanic unrest and eruption, how to access it, and what it means for pilots.🌋 Presenters include GNS Science Te Pū Ao and MetService Register free events.teams.microsoft.com/event/45c0e9a4…

🗞️Our November Briefing newsletter is now out: mailchi.mp/caa/briefing-n…

New TAIC #airsafety report. CAA needs to address ambiguous rules and guidance for night VFR and pilots’ instrument currency for night VFR. Pilot lost control of #helicopter . Factors: darkness, cloud, #disorientation, night VFR rules, instrument currency. taic.org.nz/inquiry/ao-202…

Our 2022–2023 Annual Report is now available. The two big themes of 2022/2023 were Covid-19 recovery and emerging technology: aviation.govt.nz/assets/publica…

Our summer edition of Vector is dedicated to safe flying behaviour around unattended aerodromes. 📖☀️🛩️ In this issue: • What makes a great aerodrome culture? • Rules → Safety • Sharing the risks • Looking out 'consciously' aviation.govt.nz/assets/publica…

Congratulations to the CAA for their comms improving aerodromes' safety. Great reading for every user or manager of smaller airports. aviation.govt.nz/safety/educati…

The ATSB is urging operators, maintainers and pilots of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters to submit Lycoming Cylinder Durability Investigation Group defect report forms to help improve the understanding of ongoing engine cylinder failures.

Aviation Industry Association (formerly Aviation NZ) is running their next Senior Persons workshop in Queenstown, 27 Mar. The workshop is designed to help existing and prospective Part 102, 135, 137, 141 and 145 Senior and Prime Persons. To book, email [email protected]

The New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase is only a few weeks away - come and join this celebration. 📅 Thurs 21 March, 8:45am to 5.00pm (with MetService hosted reception 5.00pm to 6.00pm) 📍 Level 28, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington emailmeform.com/builder/emf/Ne…

The New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase is only a few days away on Thursday 21 March. Register here: emailmeform.com/builder/emf/Ne…

The New Zealand and Australian Societies of Air Safety Investigators invite anyone interested in aviation safety to their annual air safety conference. Early bird special pricing ends 01 May. 🗓️Sat and Sun, 08–09 June 2024 Learn more and register here: asasi.org/event/anzsasi-…

New GAP revision of In, out, and around Queenstown available now 📄 Download a digital copy: aviation.govt.nz/assets/publica… 📬 Order a free printed copy using our online form: aviation.govt.nz/safety/educati…