Business View Oceania - July 2024

managers, and industry experts to discuss and address specific safety issues. The groups focus on developing practical solutions and implementing standardized procedures. Continuous collaboration with various stakeholders, including private pilots, commercial operators, and aviation clubs, ensures the promotion and enforcement of best practices. Airborne conflicts at unattended aerodromes have been a serious issue. Since 2008, there have been three fatal mid-air collisions at such aerodromes: Paraparaumu in 2008, Feilding in 2010, and Masterton in 2019. Furthermore, since 2016, there have been 431 reported near-collision events, with 14 critical incidents occurring in 2022 alone. These statistics highlight the ongoing risk and the necessity for rigorous safety measures. Harrison explains, “We have a lot of airfields in and around the country that don’t necessarily have air traffic control. They’re what we call unattended airfields.”The campaign seeks to improve knowledge, skills, and procedure adherence through education and engagement, creating a safer environment for 61 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 CIVI L AVIAT ION AUTHORI TY OF NEW ZEALAND