The Transport Minister Simon Bridges has appointed the experienced lawyer Anna Adams to the board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

“Ms Adams brings experience in public law and regulatory systems. She is also the Board Chair of law firm, Meredith Connell.  Her appointment will provide a new perspective for the CAA,” Mr Bridges says.

Ms Adams is joined by Grant Lilly who has been reappointed to the board. Mr Lilly has a strong aviation background after 40 years’ experience in the aviation sector.

The CAA is a Crown entity whose primary function is to regulate and promote an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable civil aviation system. Its board consists of five members.

Mr Bridges has also announced appointments and reappointments to the boards of Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and the New Zealand Transport Agency.