NZ pilot fights ban after claims of possible 'suicidal terrorist act' with passenger jet
CAA's lawyer said the consequences of the risks could have been 'catastrophic'.
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No safety briefing before fatal Hawke's Bay helicopter crash
Two breaches of Civil Aviation rules lead to $6700 fine for company.
Fatal plane crash: Pilot shouldn't have been flying aircraft
CAA report finds fatal Raglan plane crash could have been avoided.
Chopper crash due to 'unanticipated yaw'
There was no evidence pilot Rick Lucas' medications were a factor in the crash.
Body recovery of two people killed in Taupō glider crash to begin
Rāhui placed on the mountain for five days out of respect for the families of the pair.
Civil Aviation Authority apologises for 'pockets of poor culture'
They have apologised to their staff for failures and inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Paraglider crashes into Lake Brunner
The sole occupant of the paraglider was out of the lake and being assessed.
Not so fast - pushback on Airways' bid to close towers
Shane Jones says one tower could be a special case, Airways extends staff consultation.
Coronavirus: Drone pilots put on notice by rescue helicopter
If a helicopter and a drone collided the results could be catastrophic, pilot warns.
'They have brought the danger to us': Travellers quarantined in hotel
Residents say no one told them the building is being used to quarantine travellers.
Govt unveils $600m aviation plan, union's concern for Air NZ staff
Airlines won't have to pay $162m in passenger-based charges.
'Safety concerns': 21 helicopters grounded over engine issues
Repair work done on the choppers' engines was not approved by their maker Rolls Royce.
Air Chathams investigates after plane caught in turbulence; causing 'severe roll'
Two incidents on the flight have left customers on board unhappy with the service.
Light aircraft makes emergency landing near Christchurch
The plane's pilot reported getting into difficulties around 1.40pm.
Police investigate laser strike on aircraft
Laser strikes against pilots were potentially fatal, Inspector Wade Jennings said.
Inside Flight 6001: The bold mission to rescue Kiwis in coronavirus epicentre
Aircraft left Auckland overnight and is due in Hong Kong in a few hours.
Unusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collision
Passengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.
Woman killed in Selwyn paragliding crash named
The accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.
One dead in paragliding crash in Selwyn District
The woman crashed near Mt Cheeseman ski area.
Pilot dies in plane crash at Lake Ellesmere
The pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Prosecution in fatal helicopter crash a 'message' to owners
Murray Sarginson was prosecuted after the death of his best friend and business partner.
The plane crash that saved your life
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Problems at CAA go deeper than ex-chairman, industry people say
Nigel Gould was asked to step aside two days ago following months of negative publicity.
Phil Twyford pushes Nigel Gould to resign from CAA
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Civil Aviation Authority needs fresh leadership.
Probe into CAA not independent enough says Aviation NZ
Aviation NZ wants to be assured the MoT didn't know of claims it is investigating.
Boeing Max grounding - why NZ's CAA is keeping details secret
A third of documents the public agency has released have been redacted.
Are NZ helicopters safe enough? Crunch safety talks after series of high-profile crashes
Transport Minister welcomes airline pilots' association offer of help.
Aircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliable
South Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long
Safety concerns ground 21 New Zealand planes
Civil Aviation boss: 'I have sufficient concerns about the safety of these aircraft'.
Q&A: Five key questions about drones in NZ
The Herald answers some key questions around drones, and how they're policed.
Two major fires. Two choppers down. Is there a link?
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This is your captain speaking up - why pilots have to get louder
Scepticism about regulators is forcing pilots to get more active.
Student pilot sexually harassed, instructor not prosecuted despite evidence
Student pilot says trauma of the investigation was worse than the original harassment.