Kia ora Bruce,

I acknowledge receipt of your email to the CAA under Official Information
Act for the following information – 

"Advanced Flight Ltd has an existing exemption 19/EXE/64 that allows them
to turn

            off anti-collision lights while conducting ‘Eagle’ air
operations."

 

I request all documents relating to this exemption. including, but not
limited to, the initial request for the exemption to be granted, the
internal decision making by CAA to grant the exemption, and any subsequent
evaluations of the exemption and associated safety concerns.

We received your request on 23 January 2024. We will endeavour to respond
to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 21
February 2024, being 20 working days after your request was received. 

If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of
an extension of that timeframe. Your request is being handled by the OIA
Team. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at
[1][CAA request email] with the reference 24/OIR/218.

If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your
request, please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be taken
into account.             

 

Ngâ mihi

Talia Rachel Zachariah (she/her)*

Official Information Advisor | Kaitohutohu

Legal Services Unit | LSU

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand | Aviation Security Service

Te Mana Rererangi Tûmatanui o Aotearoa | Kaiwhakamaru Rererangi

(DDI) +64 (4) 560 9606

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Kia ora Bruce,

I am writing with reference to your email to the CAA under Official
Information Act for the following information – 

"Advanced Flight Ltd has an existing exemption 19/EXE/64 that allows them
to turn

            off anti-collision lights while conducting ‘Eagle’ air
operations."

 

I request all documents relating to this exemption. including, but not
limited to, the initial request for the exemption to be granted, the
internal decision making by CAA to grant the exemption, and any subsequent
evaluations of the exemption and associated safety concerns.

 

The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no
later than 20 working days after the day we received your request.
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are
therefore writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our
decision, to 20 March 2024 [additional 20 working days].

 

This extension is necessary because internal and external consultations
are necessary to make a decision on your request and as such, a proper
response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

 

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602. 

 

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this
decision, please feel free to contact me.

 

Ngâ mihi

Talia Rachel Zachariah (she/her)*

Official Information Advisor | Kaitohutohu

Legal Services Unit | LSU

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand | Aviation Security Service

Te Mana Rererangi Tûmatanui o Aotearoa | Kaiwhakamaru Rererangi

(DDI) +64 (4) 560 9606

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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission is confidential,
may be privileged and should be read or retained only by the intended
recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please
immediately notify the sender and delete it from your system.

 

*If you’re wondering about the use of the pronouns he/him on this
signature, [3]read this article about how sharing pronouns in this way can
help create an inclusive and safe environment for transgender and
nonbinary colleagues

 

 

This e-mail (and its accompanying attachments) is intended for the named
recipient only and may contain information that is provided in confidence
and may be subject to legal privilege. Any classification marking must be
adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender
and destroy the message. If you have received this message in error you
must not distribute or copy this e-mail or its attachments. The Civil
Aviation Authority accepts no responsibility for any changes made to this
message after the transmission from the Civil Aviation Authority. Before
opening or using attachments, check them for viruses and other effects.
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Kia ora Bruce,

 

Please find enclosed CAA decision letter in respect of your request dated
23 January 2024.

 

Ngâ mihi

Talia Rachel Zachariah (she/her)*

Official Information Advisor | Kaitohutohu

Legal Services Unit | LSU

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand | Aviation Security Service

Te Mana Rererangi Tûmatanui o Aotearoa | Kaiwhakamaru Rererangi

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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission is confidential,
may be privileged and should be read or retained only by the intended
recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please
immediately notify the sender and delete it from your system.

 

*If you’re wondering about the use of the pronouns he/him on this
signature, [3]read this article about how sharing pronouns in this way can
help create an inclusive and safe environment for transgender and
nonbinary colleagues

 

 

This e-mail (and its accompanying attachments) is intended for the named
recipient only and may contain information that is provided in confidence
and may be subject to legal privilege. Any classification marking must be
adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender
and destroy the message. If you have received this message in error you
must not distribute or copy this e-mail or its attachments. The Civil
Aviation Authority accepts no responsibility for any changes made to this
message after the transmission from the Civil Aviation Authority. Before
opening or using attachments, check them for viruses and other effects.
This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance
and cyber security purposes.

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