Rotorua Airport was among seven regional airports where the future of air traffic control services had been up in the airThe Civil Aviation Authority has completed its safety review of Rotorua Airport and determined air traffic control services need to remain at the airport, a move welcomed by the tourist town. In a statement the CAA said the aeronautical study prepared for the airport company found retaining an air traffic control service at Rotorua Airport was needed to ensure appropriate safety standards were being met. READ MORE:* Green light for Invercargill's air traffic control to remain* Review recommends Invercargill Airport maintains its air traffic control services* Air traffic control staff retained at Rotorua Airport after legal battle* New Plymouth airport study part of air traffic control restructure planAeronautical Services Manager Sean Rogers said the CAA’s determination came after a comprehensive review of the airport-commissioned study and had included consideration of the underlying methods. “Our teams thoroughly assessed the aeronautical study presented by Rotorua Airport and our determination was consistent with the study, which recommended air traffic services remain.”Following Airways’ announcement in April 2020, Rotorua Airport undertook a comprehensive aeronautical study to fully understand the requirements for air traffic control services in Rotorua, submitting it for consideration by the Civil Aviation Authority. Supplied Rotorua Airport chief executive Mark Gibb said he welcomed the CAA determination that air traffic control services should be retained at the airport.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2021 23:15 UTC