NZ Herald Premium: Aviation sector accuses Civil Aviation Authority of secrecy amid restructure

The Aviation Industry Association has accused the Civil Aviation Authority of “secrecy” and being “tone deaf”.
The Herald understands around 85 roles could be disestablished as part of a restructure.
The CAA says proposed organisational changes are an internal matter, and being an efficient, effective aviation safety and security regulator is the priority.

The group representing the interests of New Zealand’s commercial aviation sector (AIANZ) has accused the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of “secrecy” and being “tone deaf” to its concerns amid a major organisational shake-up.

The CAA is undertaking a restructure, which a spokeswoman said was about improving its performance and focusing on “value for money in our activities”.

The Aviation Industry Association (AIANZ), which includes aviators in the agriculture, tourism and charter sectors, drone pilots and aircraft engineers, believes the CAA has ignored industry concerns about changes at the agency.

AIANZ CEO Simon Wallace argued industry members, who pay fees to CAA, should be informed about what’s being proposed, saying they have a stake in the organisation and should be trusted.

“The cloak of secrecy surrounding the process does nothing to inspire industry confidence in the CAA,”

Aviation Industry Association Chief Executive Simon Wallace / Photo Mark Mitchell

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NZ Herald Premium // Michael Morrah // Senior investigative reporter // 12 November 2024

The Aviation Industry Association has accused the Civil Aviation Authority of “secrecy” and being “tone deaf”.

The Herald understands around 85 roles could be disestablished as part of a restructure.

The CAA says proposed organisational changes are an internal matter, and being an efficient, effective aviation safety and security regulator is the priority.