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Civil Aviation Act 1990

International air services licensing - Open aviation market licences

87T: Consideration of application for open aviation market licence

You could also call this:

“How the government decides if you can fly planes between countries”

When you apply for an open aviation market licence, whether you’re a New Zealand international airline or a foreign one, the Secretary will look at a few important things. They’ll check any air service agreements and other international agreements that New Zealand is part of. They’ll also make sure you meet the safety and security rules set by the Director. The Minister might also add other things to consider.

If giving you the licence would go against any of the international agreements New Zealand has, the Secretary will say no to your application.

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Part 8A International air services licensing
Open aviation market licences

87TConsideration of application for open aviation market licence

  1. In considering an application for an open aviation market licence made by a New Zealand international airline or a foreign international airline the Secretary shall take into account the following matters:

  2. any relevant air services agreement and associated arrangements, and any other international agreement, convention, or arrangement to which New Zealand is a party:
    1. the safety and security requirements of the Director:
      1. such other matters as the Minister thinks fit and has determined in writing should be taken into account.

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

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