Articles tagged with National Aerospace

New Zealand’s Advanced Aviation Rules Slash Red Tape and Boost Innovation

4 weeks ago | 122 views

New Zealand has introduced a pioneering advanced aviation rule enabling regulatory sandboxes for rapid, safe testing of new technologies without frequent Civil Aviation Authority approvals, benefiting innovators and the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre. Updated drone regulations simplify rules by clarifying permitted low-risk uses like surveying under Part 101 and transferring some higher-risk activities to clearer frameworks, reducing red tape while maintaining safety. These changes, effective December 22, 2025, aim to foster growth in the advanced aviation sector by balancing innovation with strong safeguards and responsiveness to technological advancements.

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Canterbury's Tāwhaki Aerospace Centre Secures Permanent Test Flight Airspace for Advanced Aviation Innovations

6 months ago | 1972 views

Canterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space and advanced aviation innovation. ” Ms Collins announced the Tāwhaki designation at the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy, which aims to position Canterbury as a global leader in aerospace innovation by 2035.

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