TAIC calls for stricter drone rules after Auckland Airport near-miss

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 12:11pm

In this story Air New Zealand, Civil Aviation Authority, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Ministry of Transport

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is seeking tighter drone registration rules and standards. This follows an investigation into a near-collision between an Air New Zealand flight and what was likely a drone at 2,000 feet in April 2024.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 12 Jun 2025, 10:59am

   TAIC urges stricter drone rules after ‘near-collision’ with Air NZ flight approaching Auckland airport (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 11:41am

   Call for tighter rules after drone and plane nearly collide at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 12 Jun 2025, 12:08pm

   Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 12:11pm

   Call for tighter rules after drone and plane nearly collide (opens in new tab)