If you want to run a scheduled international air service in New Zealand, you must apply for a licence. You have to follow the rules in the Civil Aviation Act 2023 when you apply. You can find more information about the old rules in the Civil Aviation Act 1990.

When you get a licence, you must run your air service according to the law and the terms of your licence. This means you have to follow all the civil aviation rules. You also have to do what your licence says you must do.

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Transport and travel > Air travel

175: Licensing authority may determine whether service is scheduled international air service, or

"Who decides if flights between countries are regular scheduled flights?"

177: Application for licence, or

"How to apply for a licence to fly an aircraft in New Zealand"

Part 6International aviation
International air services licensing: Licence-related provisions

176Licence for scheduled international air service

A person who wishes to carry on in New Zealand any scheduled international air service must apply, in accordance with this Act, for a scheduled international air service licence.
Any scheduled international air service in New Zealand must be conducted—
in accordance with civil aviation legislation; and
in conformity with the terms and conditions of the appropriate licence.

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1990 No 98 s 87B