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Civil Aviation Act 1990

International air services licensing - Scheduled international air service licences for New Zealand international airlines

87F: Consideration of application for scheduled international air service licence by New Zealand international airline

You could also call this:

“How the government decides if a New Zealand airline can fly international routes”

When you apply for a licence to run a scheduled international air service as a New Zealand airline, the Minister will look at several things to decide if you should get the licence. They will check if the service follows any international agreements New Zealand has made. They will also make sure you meet the safety and security rules set by the Director. The Minister will consider if you have enough money to run the service and if you’re likely to do a good job. They will read any written comments people have sent about your application. The Minister can also think about other things they believe are important.

If giving you the licence would go against any international agreements New Zealand has made, the Minister must say no to your application. They are not allowed to give you the licence in that case.

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Part 8A International air services licensing
Scheduled international air service licences for New Zealand international airlines

87FConsideration of application for scheduled international air service licence by New Zealand international airline

  1. In considering any application for a scheduled international air service licence made by a New Zealand international airline the Minister shall take into account the following matters:

  2. any relevant international agreement, convention, or arrangement to which New Zealand is a party:
    1. the safety and security requirements of the Director:
      1. the financial ability of the applicant to carry on the proposed service:
        1. the likelihood of the applicant carrying on the proposed service satisfactorily:
          1. any written representations received by the Minister in relation to the application:
            1. such other matters as the Minister thinks fit.

              1. If the granting of the licence would be contrary to any agreement, convention, or arrangement referred to in subsection (1)(a), the Minister shall refuse to grant the licence.

              Notes
              • Section 87F: inserted, on , by section 28 of the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 91).