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July 2024

Newly released, New Southern Sky’s benefits evaluation report

We're delighted to announce the release of the New Southern Sky - Benefits Evaluation 2023 report, a testament to the success and impact of …

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April 2024

New Southern Sky Stakeholders’ Showcase recap

The New Southern Sky Stakeholders’ Showcase was held on Thursday, March 21 in Wellington, with heartfelt thanks to all participants. A speci…

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March 2024

New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase agenda

Showcase details
Location: Level 28, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, Wellington

Date and time: Thursday 21 March 2024, 8:45am to 5:00pm…

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March 2024

Upcoming New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase speakers

The New Southern Sky (NSS) Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase is only a few days away on Thursday 21 March and we are delighted to share with …

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February 2024

Four weeks until New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase

Only 4 weeks to go until the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase! Don’t hesitate to secure your spot – register below:

New So…

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January 2024

New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase

Join the New Southern Sky (NSS) Team for a day of celebration at the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase! We're highlighting t…

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July 2023

New Southern Sky programme coming to a close

The New Southern Sky programme has successfully delivered the bulk of the National Airspace and Air Navigation Plan (2014) and, in doing so,…

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June 2023

The ADS-B Grant Scheme Ends This Week

With less than a week remaining before the ADS-B Grant Scheme comes to an end, these are the final days for eligible applicants to submit a …

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June 2023

NSS Working Group 45 Key Messages

The 45th New Southern Sky Working Group meeting was held at the Willeston Conference Centre, and online, on 14 June 2023. 

The Key Messages…

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June 2023

Less Than Four Weeks Until the Scheme Ends

After more than three years and over $6M distributed, the ADS-B Grant Scheme is now entering its final days. There is less than four weeks l…

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May 2023

Less than Two Months to Claim an ADS-B Grant

After more than three years and over $6M distributed, the ADS-B Grant Scheme is now entering its final days. There is less than two months l…

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April 2023

Just Under Three Months Until the ADS-B Grant Scheme Ends

There is just under three months until the ADS-B Grant Scheme finishes on the 30th of June 2023. The time remaining to apply is rapidly dwin…

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March 2023

Last Call for ADS-B Grant Scheme

The ADS-B Grant Scheme is still running in 2023, although it wraps up on the 30th of June. There is still plenty of time to apply, but you w…

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November 2022

NSS Working Group 44 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 44 Key Messages

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 44th New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held at the Willeston Conference Centre on…

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September 2022

News from the SouthPAN programme

NSS Working Group member Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has announced a joint Trans-Tasman partnership with Geoscience Australia which …

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August 2022

NSS Working Group 43 Key Messages

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 43rd New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held at the Willeston Conference Centre on…

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August 2022

NTC91.258 Revision 3 released

On 16 August 2022 the CAA released Revision 3 of NTC91.258 - ADS-B Systems Notice of Requirement. 

The primary purpose of the latest revisi…

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May 2022

ADS-B Installation and Grant Scheme Update

ADS-B installations on NZ registered aircraft hit the 2000 mark at the end of April 2022, with 2039 aircraft in total now equipped. That’s a…

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May 2022

Acknowledging contributors to the foundation of the New Southern Sky Programme

Last May, the New Southern Sky (NSS) programme published a report, the ‘NSS Benefits Assessment’, authored by Mahino, which reviewed the imp…

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March 2022

Safety First – recognising James Black’s ongoing commitment to aviation safety

Copied, with permission, from Airways 'Value Awards 2021' Announcement 

Safety is our number one priority at Airways and everyone has a rol…

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December 2021

NSS - Collaborating to reduce Emissions from Aviation report released

New Southern Sky is pleased to announce the release of the ‘NSS - Collaborating to Reduce Emissions from Aviation’ report. 

With the ever i…

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December 2021

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

New Southern Sky is excited to announce that, after many years of hard wo…

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October 2021

AC3-19 for ADS-B installations in Gliders released

After many months of hard work, we are pleased to announce that the CAA has now approved AC3-19 for the installation of specific ADS-B equip…

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August 2021

ADS-B Grant Scheme criteria updated

ADS-B Grant Scheme eligibility criteria updated

Minor amendments and clarifications have been made to the ADS-B Grant Scheme eligibility cr…

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July 2021

NSS System Assessment and Benefits Evaluation Reports

NSS System Assessment and Benefits Evaluation Reports

A project was undertaken prior to the stand-down of the New Southern Sky team on 30 J…

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July 2021

NSS Working Group 41 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 41 Key Messages

 

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 41st New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held…

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May 2021

EASA Space Weather Bulletins

EASA Space Weather Bulletins

The European Aviation Safety Authority EASA has issued two very interesting Safety Information Bulletins on the effects of Space Weather on …

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April 2021

NSS Working Group 40 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 40 Key Messages

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 16…

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Roadshow
April 2021

NSS 2023 - What We Delivered and What We Learned

The NSS Team travelled the length of New Zealand in March to deliver New Southern Sky 2023 presentations. 

To view the presentation, please…

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February 2021

ADS-B Already Improving Aviation Safety in New Zealand

ADS-B Already Improving Aviation Safety in New Zealand

The transition to ADS-B as New Zealand’s primary aviation surveillance system is well under way with new installations occurring month-on-mo…

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Activity
February 2021

NSS Working Group 39 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 39 Key Messages

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 01…

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Milestone
December 2020

ADS-B rule signed with December 2022 deadline

The Minister of Transport has signed an updated Civil Aviation Rule which will improve aviation safety in New Zealand’s controlled airspace.…

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Milestone
Activity
December 2020

Otago Weather Radar now Live

Otago Weather Radar now Live

The new MetService Otago real-time weather radar became operational on 11 Dec 2020. 

As an important stakeholder the New Southern Skys prog…

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November 2020

ADS-B Notice of Requirement revision 2 and Draft AC91-24 revision 1 released

The NSS team is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated revision to Notice of Requirement NTC91.258 regarding ADS-B has now been rel…

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October 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages - 12 October 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages - 12 October 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 12…

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September 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme payments hit $1m

 The NSS team is delighted to announce that the ADS-B Grant Scheme has now approved over $1m worth of claims, providing Covid-19 affected op…

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August 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 14 August 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 14 August 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held via Skype on 14 August 2020.  …

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June 2020

NSS AIMS CONOPS Released

Powered by the dedication of industry, the NSS Programme recently completed its project to produce an Aeronautical Information management Sy…

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June 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 15 June 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 15 June 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held via Skype on 15 June 2020.  

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June 2020

Important ADS-B Grant Scheme Guidance

 The ADS-B Grant Scheme has hit the ground running, receiving almost 500 applications already and will have released over $312,000 in claims…

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June 2020

ADS-B Notice of Requirement Revision Released by CAA for Consultation

The Revised Notice of Requirement (NTC91.258) is now open for public consultation. Please take the time to read this carefully.  The CAA inv…

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April 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme pays out $46k in March

ADS-B Grant Scheme pays out $46k in March

The ADS-B Grant Scheme, which was launched on March 23, has already received over 270 applications and paid out $46k (plus GST) for just 18 …

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March 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme now welcoming applications

The NSS team is delighted to announce that the CAA has opened the ADS-B Grant Scheme, and aircraft owners who meet the eligibility criteria …

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Milestone
January 2020

ADS-B draft rule marks further significant NSS milestone

ADS-B draft rule marks further significant NSS milestone

On 19 December 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) relating to the requirement to operate AD…

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December 2019

A year of ADS-B milestones

A year of ADS-B milestones

Don’t forget to book your ADS-B installationIf you own a New Zealand-registered aircraft with a MCTOW of less than 7,500kg, you may qualify …

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November 2019

Eligibility criteria for ADS-B grant released

Eligibility criteria for ADS-B grant released

If you own a New Zealand-registered aircraft with a MCTOW of less than 7,500kg, you may qualify for financial support to help you equip with…

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Activity
October 2019

Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Trials Outcomes

In early 2017, the New Southern Sky (NSS) programme contracted BECA to conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the suitability of ADS-B Tra…

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Activity
October 2019

Boost to New Southern Sky Programme - ADS-B grant announced for GA

Boost to New Southern Sky Programme - ADS-B grant announced for GA

GA Fliers may be eligible for financial support to help them equip with ADS-B as part of a new $12.5 million ADS-B Transponder Grant announc…

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Video
September 2019

MetService Improves Access to Weather Information for the Aviation Industry

MetService Improves Access to Weather Information for the Aviation Industry

MetOps Display Provides Improved Situational Awareness for AviationMetService are unveiling a new product created to help the aviation indus…

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September 2019

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Benefits Prove Hard to Ignore

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Benefits Prove Hard to Ignore

New Southern Sky Study Suggests Big Benefits to be Realised by A-CDMA study commissioned by NSS has produced some encouraging information on…

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August 2019

Christchurch PBN Flight Paths Final Report Released

Christchurch PBN Flight Paths Final Report Released

Report Confirms Performance Based Navigation Benefits Are Being DeliveredA 12-month PBN flight path trial for some arrivals into Christchurc…

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August 2019

SBAS Trial Economic Benefits Analysis Report Released

SBAS Trial Economic Benefits Analysis Report Released

We are happy to inform you that today in Australia, the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, the Hon Matt Canavan publicly announc…

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June 2019

New Southern Sky visits the US NextGen Programme

New Southern Sky visits the US NextGen Programme

In early June, New Southern Sky director Steve Smyth travelled to Washington DC to meet with counterparts from the United States’ equivalent…

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June 2019

Budget investment in GPS technology will help save lives

Budget investment in GPS technology will help save lives

New Zealand Government commits $2.0M to as shared Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)An announcement from the Beehive on Sunday 23rd …

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April 2019

CAA releases SOPs guidance material to support PBN transition

CAA releases SOPs guidance material to support PBN transition

The CAA is pleased to announce the release of Performance Based Navigation standard operating procedures guidance material. The document has…

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Activity
February 2019

Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?

Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?

The Royal Aeronautical Society Wellington presents “Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?” at ‘Wings Over Wairarapa’.

This is an ou…

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Activity
December 2018

Practical tips and information to help you equip for ADS-B

Practical tips and information to help you equip for ADS-B

Don't get left in the hangar... equip with ADS-B to keep flyingThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is proposing to mandate ADS-B OUT in all t…

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Milestone
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August 2018

MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Rules and Guidance for ADS-B OUT in the NZFIR

MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Rules and Guidance for ADS-B OUT in the NZFIR

Major Milestone AchievedThe first major regulatory milestone has been reached in the last month with the signing of the Rule, Notice and pub…

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Video
July 2018

Making the Most of ADS-B in General Aviation - an Australian example

Making the Most of ADS-B in General Aviation - an Australian example

Former AOPA Australia president talks ADS-B benefits for General AviationAt the recent 2018 New Southern Sky Conference, Andrew Andersen, fo…

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July 2018

General ADS-B Information Released

General ADS-B Information Released

CAA releases general ADS-B Information for Aircraft Owners and Operators in the NZFIRNew Zealand is implementing Automatic Dependent Surveil…

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Milestone
Activity
March 2018

Aeropath AIS-AIM Partnership

Aeropath AIS-AIM Partnership

Aeropath Signs Deal with Snowflake SoftwareToday it was announced that Snowflake Software, a provider of cloud and on-premise software solut…

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Activity
February 2018

Planned testing of non-certified / low powered ADS-B equipment

Planned testing of non-certified / low powered ADS-B equipment

The 2017 NSS Roadshow highlighted interest from the sector around alternative low-power and non-certified ADS-B solutions. In response to th…

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Milestone
Activity
February 2018

Ground Based Navigation Aids - Recommendations Released

Ground Based Navigation Aids - Recommendations Released

GROUND BASED NAVIGATION AIDS 

In taking advantage of the availability of the Global Positioning System (GPS), many countries have taken the…

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NSS Conference Webinar Series "Making ADS-B Work" has lift off

NSS Conference Webinar Series "Making ADS-B Work" has lift off

The NSS Conference Webinar Series “Making ADS-B Work” successfully kicked off on Tues 03 Nov with over 60 attendees logging in to hear Dan H…

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Workshop Capacity Survey highlights the need to equip with ADS-B OUT sooner rather than later

Workshop Capacity Survey highlights the need to equip with ADS-B OUT sooner rather than later

The New Southern Sky team has released a report that clearly highlights the finite capacity of Avionics Workshops around New Zealand, and re…

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ADS-B FAQ document updated for 2020

ADS-B FAQ document updated for 2020

The ADS-B FAQ document has now been updated for 2020 and can be found here. The document now includes a section relating to the ADS-B Grant …

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2024

January 2024

New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase

Join the New Southern Sky (NSS) Team for a day of celebration at the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase! We're highlighting t…

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February 2024

Four weeks until New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase

Only 4 weeks to go until the New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase! Don’t hesitate to secure your spot – register below:

New So…

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March 2024

Upcoming New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase speakers

The New Southern Sky (NSS) Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase is only a few days away on Thursday 21 March and we are delighted to share with …

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March 2024

New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase agenda

Showcase details
Location: Level 28, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, Wellington

Date and time: Thursday 21 March 2024, 8:45am to 5:00pm…

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April 2024

New Southern Sky Stakeholders’ Showcase recap

The New Southern Sky Stakeholders’ Showcase was held on Thursday, March 21 in Wellington, with heartfelt thanks to all participants. A speci…

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July 2024

Newly released, New Southern Sky’s benefits evaluation report

We're delighted to announce the release of the New Southern Sky - Benefits Evaluation 2023 report, a testament to the success and impact of …

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2023

March 2023

Last Call for ADS-B Grant Scheme

The ADS-B Grant Scheme is still running in 2023, although it wraps up on the 30th of June. There is still plenty of time to apply, but you w…

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April 2023

Just Under Three Months Until the ADS-B Grant Scheme Ends

There is just under three months until the ADS-B Grant Scheme finishes on the 30th of June 2023. The time remaining to apply is rapidly dwin…

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May 2023

Less than Two Months to Claim an ADS-B Grant

After more than three years and over $6M distributed, the ADS-B Grant Scheme is now entering its final days. There is less than two months l…

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June 2023

Less Than Four Weeks Until the Scheme Ends

After more than three years and over $6M distributed, the ADS-B Grant Scheme is now entering its final days. There is less than four weeks l…

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June 2023

NSS Working Group 45 Key Messages

The 45th New Southern Sky Working Group meeting was held at the Willeston Conference Centre, and online, on 14 June 2023. 

The Key Messages…

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June 2023

The ADS-B Grant Scheme Ends This Week

With less than a week remaining before the ADS-B Grant Scheme comes to an end, these are the final days for eligible applicants to submit a …

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July 2023

New Southern Sky programme coming to a close

The New Southern Sky programme has successfully delivered the bulk of the National Airspace and Air Navigation Plan (2014) and, in doing so,…

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2022

March 2022

Safety First – recognising James Black’s ongoing commitment to aviation safety

Copied, with permission, from Airways 'Value Awards 2021' Announcement 

Safety is our number one priority at Airways and everyone has a rol…

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May 2022

Acknowledging contributors to the foundation of the New Southern Sky Programme

Last May, the New Southern Sky (NSS) programme published a report, the ‘NSS Benefits Assessment’, authored by Mahino, which reviewed the imp…

Link to Item Page
May 2022

ADS-B Installation and Grant Scheme Update

ADS-B installations on NZ registered aircraft hit the 2000 mark at the end of April 2022, with 2039 aircraft in total now equipped. That’s a…

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August 2022

NTC91.258 Revision 3 released

On 16 August 2022 the CAA released Revision 3 of NTC91.258 - ADS-B Systems Notice of Requirement. 

The primary purpose of the latest revisi…

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August 2022

NSS Working Group 43 Key Messages

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 43rd New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held at the Willeston Conference Centre on…

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September 2022

News from the SouthPAN programme

NSS Working Group member Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has announced a joint Trans-Tasman partnership with Geoscience Australia which …

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November 2022

NSS Working Group 44 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 44 Key Messages

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 44th New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held at the Willeston Conference Centre on…

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2021

Activity
February 2021

NSS Working Group 39 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 39 Key Messages

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 01…

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February 2021

ADS-B Already Improving Aviation Safety in New Zealand

ADS-B Already Improving Aviation Safety in New Zealand

The transition to ADS-B as New Zealand’s primary aviation surveillance system is well under way with new installations occurring month-on-mo…

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Roadshow
April 2021

NSS 2023 - What We Delivered and What We Learned

The NSS Team travelled the length of New Zealand in March to deliver New Southern Sky 2023 presentations. 

To view the presentation, please…

Link to Item Page
April 2021

NSS Working Group 40 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 40 Key Messages

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 16…

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May 2021

EASA Space Weather Bulletins

EASA Space Weather Bulletins

The European Aviation Safety Authority EASA has issued two very interesting Safety Information Bulletins on the effects of Space Weather on …

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July 2021

NSS Working Group 41 Key Messages

NSS Working Group 41 Key Messages

 

Key Aviation stakeholders were in attendance for the 41st New Southern Sky Working Group meeting, held…

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July 2021

NSS System Assessment and Benefits Evaluation Reports

NSS System Assessment and Benefits Evaluation Reports

A project was undertaken prior to the stand-down of the New Southern Sky team on 30 J…

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August 2021

ADS-B Grant Scheme criteria updated

ADS-B Grant Scheme eligibility criteria updated

Minor amendments and clarifications have been made to the ADS-B Grant Scheme eligibility cr…

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October 2021

AC3-19 for ADS-B installations in Gliders released

After many months of hard work, we are pleased to announce that the CAA has now approved AC3-19 for the installation of specific ADS-B equip…

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December 2021

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

Performance Based Navigation Rules and Advisory Circular released

New Southern Sky is excited to announce that, after many years of hard wo…

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December 2021

NSS - Collaborating to reduce Emissions from Aviation report released

New Southern Sky is pleased to announce the release of the ‘NSS - Collaborating to Reduce Emissions from Aviation’ report. 

With the ever i…

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2020

Milestone
January 2020

ADS-B draft rule marks further significant NSS milestone

ADS-B draft rule marks further significant NSS milestone

On 19 December 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) relating to the requirement to operate AD…

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March 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme now welcoming applications

The NSS team is delighted to announce that the CAA has opened the ADS-B Grant Scheme, and aircraft owners who meet the eligibility criteria …

Link to Item Page
April 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme pays out $46k in March

ADS-B Grant Scheme pays out $46k in March

The ADS-B Grant Scheme, which was launched on March 23, has already received over 270 applications and paid out $46k (plus GST) for just 18 …

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June 2020

Important ADS-B Grant Scheme Guidance

 The ADS-B Grant Scheme has hit the ground running, receiving almost 500 applications already and will have released over $312,000 in claims…

Link to Item Page
June 2020

ADS-B Notice of Requirement Revision Released by CAA for Consultation

The Revised Notice of Requirement (NTC91.258) is now open for public consultation. Please take the time to read this carefully.  The CAA inv…

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June 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 15 June 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 15 June 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held via Skype on 15 June 2020.  

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June 2020

NSS AIMS CONOPS Released

Powered by the dedication of industry, the NSS Programme recently completed its project to produce an Aeronautical Information management Sy…

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August 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 14 August 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages 14 August 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held via Skype on 14 August 2020.  …

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September 2020

ADS-B Grant Scheme payments hit $1m

 The NSS team is delighted to announce that the ADS-B Grant Scheme has now approved over $1m worth of claims, providing Covid-19 affected op…

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October 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages - 12 October 2020

NSS Working Group Key Messages - 12 October 2020

Aviation stakeholders once again came together for the bi-monthly New Southern Sky Working Group meeting held at the CAA in Wellington on 12…

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November 2020

ADS-B Notice of Requirement revision 2 and Draft AC91-24 revision 1 released

The NSS team is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated revision to Notice of Requirement NTC91.258 regarding ADS-B has now been rel…

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Milestone
Activity
December 2020

Otago Weather Radar now Live

Otago Weather Radar now Live

The new MetService Otago real-time weather radar became operational on 11 Dec 2020. 

As an important stakeholder the New Southern Skys prog…

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Milestone
December 2020

ADS-B rule signed with December 2022 deadline

The Minister of Transport has signed an updated Civil Aviation Rule which will improve aviation safety in New Zealand’s controlled airspace.…

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2019

Activity
February 2019

Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?

Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?

The Royal Aeronautical Society Wellington presents “Is New Zealand Aviation Ready for the Future?” at ‘Wings Over Wairarapa’.

This is an ou…

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April 2019

CAA releases SOPs guidance material to support PBN transition

CAA releases SOPs guidance material to support PBN transition

The CAA is pleased to announce the release of Performance Based Navigation standard operating procedures guidance material. The document has…

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June 2019

Budget investment in GPS technology will help save lives

Budget investment in GPS technology will help save lives

New Zealand Government commits $2.0M to as shared Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)An announcement from the Beehive on Sunday 23rd …

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June 2019

New Southern Sky visits the US NextGen Programme

New Southern Sky visits the US NextGen Programme

In early June, New Southern Sky director Steve Smyth travelled to Washington DC to meet with counterparts from the United States’ equivalent…

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August 2019

SBAS Trial Economic Benefits Analysis Report Released

SBAS Trial Economic Benefits Analysis Report Released

We are happy to inform you that today in Australia, the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, the Hon Matt Canavan publicly announc…

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August 2019

Christchurch PBN Flight Paths Final Report Released

Christchurch PBN Flight Paths Final Report Released

Report Confirms Performance Based Navigation Benefits Are Being DeliveredA 12-month PBN flight path trial for some arrivals into Christchurc…

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September 2019

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Benefits Prove Hard to Ignore

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Benefits Prove Hard to Ignore

New Southern Sky Study Suggests Big Benefits to be Realised by A-CDMA study commissioned by NSS has produced some encouraging information on…

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Activity
Video
September 2019

MetService Improves Access to Weather Information for the Aviation Industry

MetService Improves Access to Weather Information for the Aviation Industry

MetOps Display Provides Improved Situational Awareness for AviationMetService are unveiling a new product created to help the aviation indus…

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Activity
October 2019

Boost to New Southern Sky Programme - ADS-B grant announced for GA

Boost to New Southern Sky Programme - ADS-B grant announced for GA

GA Fliers may be eligible for financial support to help them equip with ADS-B as part of a new $12.5 million ADS-B Transponder Grant announc…

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Activity
October 2019

Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Trials Outcomes

In early 2017, the New Southern Sky (NSS) programme contracted BECA to conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the suitability of ADS-B Tra…

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Activity
November 2019

Eligibility criteria for ADS-B grant released

Eligibility criteria for ADS-B grant released

If you own a New Zealand-registered aircraft with a MCTOW of less than 7,500kg, you may qualify for financial support to help you equip with…

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December 2019

A year of ADS-B milestones

A year of ADS-B milestones

Don’t forget to book your ADS-B installationIf you own a New Zealand-registered aircraft with a MCTOW of less than 7,500kg, you may qualify …

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2018

Milestone
Activity
February 2018

Ground Based Navigation Aids - Recommendations Released

Ground Based Navigation Aids - Recommendations Released

GROUND BASED NAVIGATION AIDS 

In taking advantage of the availability of the Global Positioning System (GPS), many countries have taken the…

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Activity
February 2018

Planned testing of non-certified / low powered ADS-B equipment

Planned testing of non-certified / low powered ADS-B equipment

The 2017 NSS Roadshow highlighted interest from the sector around alternative low-power and non-certified ADS-B solutions. In response to th…

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Milestone
Activity
March 2018

Aeropath AIS-AIM Partnership

Aeropath AIS-AIM Partnership

Aeropath Signs Deal with Snowflake SoftwareToday it was announced that Snowflake Software, a provider of cloud and on-premise software solut…

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Milestone
Activity
July 2018

General ADS-B Information Released

General ADS-B Information Released

CAA releases general ADS-B Information for Aircraft Owners and Operators in the NZFIRNew Zealand is implementing Automatic Dependent Surveil…

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July 2018

Making the Most of ADS-B in General Aviation - an Australian example

Making the Most of ADS-B in General Aviation - an Australian example

Former AOPA Australia president talks ADS-B benefits for General AviationAt the recent 2018 New Southern Sky Conference, Andrew Andersen, fo…

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August 2018

MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Rules and Guidance for ADS-B OUT in the NZFIR

MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Rules and Guidance for ADS-B OUT in the NZFIR

Major Milestone AchievedThe first major regulatory milestone has been reached in the last month with the signing of the Rule, Notice and pub…

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December 2018

Practical tips and information to help you equip for ADS-B

Practical tips and information to help you equip for ADS-B

Don't get left in the hangar... equip with ADS-B to keep flyingThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is proposing to mandate ADS-B OUT in all t…

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2017

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NSS Conference Webinar Series "Making ADS-B Work" has lift off

NSS Conference Webinar Series "Making ADS-B Work" has lift off

The NSS Conference Webinar Series “Making ADS-B Work” successfully kicked off on Tues 03 Nov with over 60 attendees logging in to hear Dan H…

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Workshop Capacity Survey highlights the need to equip with ADS-B OUT sooner rather than later

Workshop Capacity Survey highlights the need to equip with ADS-B OUT sooner rather than later

The New Southern Sky team has released a report that clearly highlights the finite capacity of Avionics Workshops around New Zealand, and re…

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ADS-B FAQ document updated for 2020

ADS-B FAQ document updated for 2020

The ADS-B FAQ document has now been updated for 2020 and can be found here. The document now includes a section relating to the ADS-B Grant …

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