Business View Oceania - July 2024

forging a crucial link between the CAA and aerospace stakeholders. It is designed to facilitate the seamless and safe integration of cutting-edge technologies into the civil aviation ecosystem, supporting the government’s environmental and economic objectives. The Emerging Technologies Unit (ETU) within the ETP provides an effective regulatory interface, ensuring that new and novel technologies are safely and efficiently incorporated into the aviation system. The ETU plays a key role in advancing the industry’s capabilities by fostering the secure adoption of these innovations. PROMOTING AVIATION SAFETY Safety is the cornerstone of the CAA’smission,reflected in its numerous initiatives and campaigns. One such initiative is the “Work Together, Stay Apart” campaign, which has been running for over nine months. This project targets unattended aerodromes—airfields without air traffic control—and aims to minimize risks, particularly mid-air collisions. The “Work Together, Stay Apart” campaign is a comprehensive safety initiative to address airborne conflicts at unattended aerodromes. These aerodromes do not have dedicated air traffic services, making coordination between pilots and operators imperative to prevent accidents. Unattended aerodromes can include small airfields always without air traffic control and larger aerodromes that may have air traffic services only part-time. The campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of standard operating procedures among pilots and aerodrome operators. This is achieved through educational activities, such as seminars and workshops conducted across various regions, providing pilots and operators with essential knowledge about operating safely in shared airspace. Additionally, the campaign distributes comprehensive guides, best practice checklists, and safety protocols to all participants operating at unattended aerodromes. Collaboration and promoting best practices are key components of the campaign. Specialized working groups are established, bringing pilots, aerodrome 59 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 CIVI L AVIAT ION AUTHORI TY OF NEW ZEALAND