Aviation

Air New Zealand has flown more than 700 workers from Samoa for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) programme.

“Compared to most of our global peers, we are in a very fortunate position,” said chief executive Greg Foran.

Operating revenue dropped 59% to $1.2bn as border closures continued to hurt the flagship carrier’s operations.

Almost 500 international pilot students have been waiting to get to New Zealand since March 2020, according to a survey by Aviation NZ.

The Civil Aviation Authority will temporarily ban Boeing 777’s equipped with a Pratt and Whitney 4000 series engine from entering New Zealand skies.

Air New Zealand says it has reached an agreement to continue supplying air travel services to New Zealand government agencies for a further two years from 1 March 2021.

CEO Malcolm Johns says the airport operator went on a drive to diversify and outsource to help it cope with crises.

Air New Zealand will trial the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) digital Travel Pass app designed to help enable safe international travel.

The Wānaka Stakeholders Group says it is seeking answers from prime minister Jacinda Ardern about the Wānaka and Tarras airport proposals.

“NZ is low density touristed country but that doesn’t fit the narrative that’s out there at the moment,” says Auckland Airport’s CEO.

Auckland Airport falls into the red but Queenstown and Christchurch manage to stay in the black – but only just.

Domestic passenger capacity at Wellington International Airport in December reached 90% of pre-Covid levels with local demand expected to come close to offsetting the lack of international traffic, says majority owner Infratil.

A drop of 45% in total aircraft traffic has prompted Auckland Airport to bring forward its three-year plan to renew the pavement across its airfield.

Singapore Airlines has delivered the first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to New Zealand.

Australia has also suspended quarantine-free travel from NZ until at least midnight Wednesday.

The Government will participate in an equity capital raise in order to maintain a majority shareholding in Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand will be extending its fare flexibility policy due to ongoing uncertainty around international border restrictions.

Research into a risk-based model for New Zealand’s airports proposes a more tailored approach to border management that matches the different levels of traveller risk.

The airline said that to accommodate strong domestic demand the regional lounge would be open on weekdays.

Concerns over the additional financial burden a doubling of sick leave will pile on fragile tourism and hospitality businesses  have led to a raft of submissions against the government’s proposed increase.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell to around 881,000 in December 2020, down 51.7% compared to the same month a year earlier.

Air New Zealand backs the new standards saying biofuels are “a necessary step” in reaching NZ’s net zero emissions by 2050 goal.

The decision forced the cancellation of flights scheduled to depart for Australia today.

Extra capacity sees December domestic travel up 7.5% on November but still down a third on 2019’s pre-Covid Christmas season.

Air New Zealand is requiring the use of face masks on all international flights to and from New Zealand from today.

Air New Zealand has added 7,300 seats to its domestic network over Waitangi Day weekend due to what it called “strong” demand.

Australia’s bigger budget destination marketers will compete fiercely for Kiwis.

The first quarantine-free international passenger flight in 10 months will touch down at Auckland Airport today.

Auckland’s Barrier Air has increased its North Shore offering to 10 services per week after adding a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan to its fleet.

The latest results not only highlight Queenstown’s dependence on international travellers but also a widening gap in domestic air travel to the resort over the summer.

But just because there is a complaint does not mean the companies are at fault, says the watchdog.

Auckland Airport has restarted work to improve road access to and from its international terminal.

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Air New Zealand will start conducting saliva tests of its staff to see if its effective in detecting Covid-19.

However, NZ’s pandemic response has increased its allure as a safe-haven destination, says the bank.

Air New Zealand’s total passenger numbers fell to around 690,000 in November 2020, down 50.8% on the same month in 2019.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell to around 881,000 in December 2020, down 51.7% compared to the same month a year earlier.

Air New Zealand is recalling all of its A320 cabin crew who are currently on furlough to prepare for quarantine-free travel to Australia and Rarotonga in early 2021.

Today’s accident comes after three children suffered serious injuries and their parents were killed in yesterday’s crash.

Air New Zealand has set up a dedicated team to look after the unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors expected to travel domestically this summer.

International cargo capacity at Auckland Airport fell 38% year-on-year in October and is predicted to be down by a similar volume during the traditional peak in November and December, says the operator.

Australasian airports are unlikely to see a firm recovery until 2022 “but meaningful levels of international travel remain elusive”, says S&P Global Ratings.

Executive director Justin Tighe-Umbers says NZ risks being left behind as other countries resume international travel.

Air New Zealand is adding more capacity to its domestic schedule in December, using its newer A321 Airbus aircraft on its existing A320 services until the end of the month.

Christchurch Airport says it will see a boost in cargo flights this summer following more Government support for the International Air Freight Capacity (IAFC) scheme.

Auckland Airport has won the asset owners category in the BuildingSMART International 2020 Awards for its digital modelling of its buildings.

Domestic passenger movements at Queenstown Airport rose to 134,608 in October 2020, up 5% on the same month in 2019.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell to around 690,000 in October 2020, down 50.6% on the same month last year.

Air New Zealand will now operate 55 international cargo flights per week after it was awarded more trips under the International Air Freight Capacity Scheme.

The Air NZ share price stood out as a top performer among tourism stocks following news about the likelihood of a Covid-19 vaccine.