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Domestic
The Cook Islands has a modern suite of Aviation Legislation which is comprised of primary legislation (Acts) and subordinate legislation (Regulations and Rules). Key documents are provided here.
Please note that the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (PacLII) also provides links to legislation for Pacific Island states. The PacLII website notes that users of the site should be aware the PacLII databases may not be complete.
Acts
There are a number of major pieces of legislation that are related to the administration of aviation matters:
- Civil Aviation Act 2002
- Air Services Act 1984
Regulations
Rules
The Aviation section is responsible for the administration of the Civil Aviation Act 2002 and the Air Services Act 1984 and associated rules and regulations.
The Minister of Transport establishes the rules that all:
- pilots
- engineers
- aircraft operators
- airlines
- air traffic controllers
- aerodrome operators
- regulated air cargo agents
follow to keep aviation safe and secure.
The Ministry monitors the implementation of these rules and have the power to take action if they are not followed.
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Airspace Hazards
Fireworks, balloons, model aircraft, kites, structures, wires, etc
There are a number of hazards to aviation.
Model aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
Lights – searchlights and lasers, if these can adversely affect aircraft safety
Free balloons (pilotless) – 1.5 m3 or greater (party balloons do not require approval
Pyrotechnics – fireworks displays
Moored balloons (kytoons) – 3.0 m3/1.5 m diameter or greater
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Reporting an Accident
Ever since the Wright brothers and Richard Pearce flew, aviators have looked at flying accidents and near misses to find out what went wrong, and how they can stop it happening again.
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