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Aviation jobs added to Green List, RSE cap raised
25 Sep 2023   /

Aviation jobs added to Green List, RSE cap raised

The government has added two new aviation-based roles to the Green List, including aircraft maintenance engineer and aviation engineer specialising in avionics, aeronautical and aerospace engineering.


Airports Association releases aviation manifesto
8 Sep 2023   /

Airports Association releases aviation manifesto

Greater connectivity, a path for low and zero-carbon aviation, and future-proofing infrastructure are among the key recommendations in the New Zealand Airports Association’s election policy manifesto for the future government.


Govt shores up jet fuel supply resilience
25 Aug 2023  

Govt shores up jet fuel supply resilience

New legislation to ensure the resilience and security of New Zealand’s fuel supply – including jet fuel – has passed its third reading in parliament.


Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur – Auckland services
24 Aug 2023   /

Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur – Auckland services

Malaysia-based airline Batik Air is commencing flights between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland via Perth this week.


QLDC seeks feedback on Glenorchy Airstrip management
21 Aug 2023   /

QLDC seeks feedback on Glenorchy Airstrip management

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on the management of the Glenorchy Airstrip on the banks of Lake Whakatipu.


Asia Pacific airline traffic up 128% in June – IATA
11 Aug 2023   /

Asia Pacific airline traffic up 128% in June – IATA

Asia Pacific airlines saw a 128.1% increase in traffic in June 2023 compared with the same month last year, according to the International Air Transport Association.


Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy
24 Jul 2023   /

Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy

Sustainable air passenger journeys and autonomous aerial vehicle integration are two of the key goals in New Zealand’s first Aerospace Strategy.


Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 157% – IATA
10 Jul 2023   /

Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 157% – IATA

Air traffic across Asia Pacific saw strong year-on-year growth in May 2023, says the International Air Transport Association.


NZ air navigation systems safe but outdated – report
24 May 2023   /

NZ air navigation systems safe but outdated – report

New Zealand’s air navigation system is reliable and safe, but needs to better respond to changing needs in the aviation industry, according to a new report.


WTTC: Time for govts to be bold on sustainable aviation fuels…
22 May 2023   /

WTTC: Time for govts to be bold on sustainable aviation fuels…

The World Travel & Tourism Council has called on governments around the world to “get serious” about incentivising sustainable aviation fuel production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate supply. 


…but they cannot solve aviation’s colossal climate woes, say researchers
22 May 2023   /

…but they cannot solve aviation’s colossal climate woes, say researchers

How will aviation continue to grow while doing its fair share on climate change?


Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation
27 Apr 2023   /

Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation

The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition want to see New Zealand’s political parties commit to decarbonising aviation for the benefit of New Zealand, its economy and exports.


New Civil Aviation Bill passed
30 Mar 2023   /

New Civil Aviation Bill passed

The government has passed the new Civil Aviation Bill that modernises and strengthens aviation security rules.


Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights
30 Mar 2023   /

Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up border security measures for passengers arriving on direct flights from Bali due to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays
13 Feb 2023   / /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays

Full flights are causing wait times of up to 20 days for rebookings, but the airline says it is working to speed up the process.


Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers
27 Jan 2023   /

Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers

A new way to apportion carbon emissions taxes on airline passengers could be the answer to creating a fairer system that does not discriminate based on travel class.


Event commemorates missing tourist flight mystery
20 Jan 2023   /

Event commemorates missing tourist flight mystery

A 1962 tourist flight that disappeared without a trace will be remembered at an event in Christchurch.


Electric seaglider completes first test flight
22 Sep 2022   /

Electric seaglider completes first test flight

Kiwi company Ocean Flyer has hailed the success of the first electric seaglider test flight by US manufacturer REGENT.


NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board
16 Sep 2022   /

NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board

Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport, Sounds Air and Wellington Airport have been appointed to a 21-member Industry Advisory Board that will oversee the development of a new electric airplane.


Air NZ to test sustainable aviation fuel supply chain
15 Sep 2022   /

Air NZ to test sustainable aviation fuel supply chain

Air New Zealand’s first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel will arrive next week with more than 1.2 million litres on board.


Wings over Wairarapa returns in 2023
13 Sep 2022   /

Wings over Wairarapa returns in 2023

Wings over Wairarapa is returning to Masterton in 2023 – and it will include an expanded education programme to tempt people into a career in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics (STEAM).


Airfares rise up to 60% as NZ demand outpaces supply
15 Jul 2022   /

Airfares rise up to 60% as NZ demand outpaces supply

Limited air capacity is leading to fewer flight options and more expensive airfares for travellers, according to Corporate Traveller.


Perspectives: Why is there chaos in the global airline industry?
27 Jun 2022   /

Perspectives: Why is there chaos in the global airline industry?

Cancelled flights, disrupted vacations, and frayed tempers are rife as people take to the skies and the airline industry comes under pressure.


Omaka Mosquito Day raises $35k for iconic aircraft
9 May 2022   /

Omaka Mosquito Day raises $35k for iconic aircraft

New Zealand Aviation Museum Trust has raised $35,000 towards the upkeep of the John Smith Mosquito, a De Havilland aircraft from WW2.


APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA
6 May 2022   /

APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA

Carriers in Asia Pacific experienced an almost twofold increase in traffic in March 2022, compared to the same month last year, up 197%, according to the International Air Transport Association.


$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel
21 Apr 2022   /

$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel

The deal could advance New Zealand towards a zero-carbon future and make use of the country’s ‘blue highway’.


Emissions now top concern for passengers – McKinsey
7 Apr 2022   /

Emissions now top concern for passengers – McKinsey

More than a third of 5,500 air passengers surveyed said they planned to fly less to reduce their climate impact.


…while aviation preps for Easter, school holidays takeoff
17 Mar 2022   /

…while aviation preps for Easter, school holidays takeoff

The Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand (BARNZ), airlines and travel agencies have lauded the government’s decision to fast-track border reopenings.


Govt’s latest $250m support will help aviation recover – BARNZ
10 Mar 2022   /

Govt’s latest $250m support will help aviation recover – BARNZ

The funding brings government support close to $1bn for its Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme.


Rise in laser strike attacks on aircraft causing danger
22 Nov 2021   /

Rise in laser strike attacks on aircraft causing danger

Police and the Civil Aviation Authority are concerned about a growing number of laser strikes on helicopters and passenger planes.


Reducing tourist numbers could hurt food exports – report
27 Oct 2021   /

Reducing tourist numbers could hurt food exports – report

Any government move to reduce international visitor numbers post-Covid to concentrate on higher spending arrivals could impact the cost of Kiwi food exports, according to a new study.


Govt provides another $195m support for aviation
1 Oct 2021   /

Govt provides another $195m support for aviation

The government has extended its support for the international aviation sector to help maintain international passenger services and trade connections.


Aviation emergency plan formulated for Otago
3 Aug 2021  

Aviation emergency plan formulated for Otago

Emergency Management Otago and Fire and Emergency New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on a new Aviation Emergency Support Plan.


Airways sees 34 air traffic control students graduate
8 Jun 2021  

Airways sees 34 air traffic control students graduate

Includes first Saudi women to train as air traffic controllers abroad.


Govt provides another $170m for aviation
23 Mar 2021   /

Govt provides another $170m for aviation

The Government will inject another $170m into the aviation sector through to the end of October 2021.


Pilots matched with agri sector needs
28 Aug 2020   /

Pilots matched with agri sector needs

New Zealand pilots waiting for international aviation to restart will be able to use their skills to meet an urgent need for heavy agriculture machinery operators.


Private aviation collection to debut at Omaka
26 Aug 2020   /

Private aviation collection to debut at Omaka

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre will host a once-only display compilation of the John Smith Collection at the 2021 Dangerous Skies WW2 Exhibition next Easter.


Take off for Sounds Air Wānaka – Christchurch flights
24 Aug 2020  

Take off for Sounds Air Wānaka – Christchurch flights

Flights would run daily with 12 return services a week, using Sounds Air’s turbo-prop Pilatus PC12 aircraft.


Union hits back at ‘misinformation’ on pilot protocols
18 Aug 2020   /

Union hits back at ‘misinformation’ on pilot protocols

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association says it is frustrated at “misinformation” on international Covid-19 restrictions regarding international flight crew protocols.


CAA warns of hazards of restarting parked aircraft
18 Aug 2020   /

CAA warns of hazards of restarting parked aircraft

The CAA has advised operators of the potential hazards of returning parked aircraft to service after extended downtime due to the Covid-19 crisis.


Oceania Aviation reopens at full capacity following audit
22 Jul 2020  

Oceania Aviation reopens at full capacity following audit

The company’s turbine workshop had been operating under temporary workflow restrictions following a March CAA audit but had now resumed normal operations.


Omaka to exhibit John Smith warbirds
15 Jul 2020   /

Omaka to exhibit John Smith warbirds

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has been appointed guardian of the John Smith collection of warbirds.


Wings Over Wairarapa confirmed for February 2021
27 May 2020   /

Wings Over Wairarapa confirmed for February 2021

Dates for the next Wings Over Wairarapa event have been locked in, scheduled for 26-28 February 2021.


New Zealanders heading home as govt continues repatriation efforts
14 Apr 2020   /

New Zealanders heading home as govt continues repatriation efforts

The Government is continuing to repatriate New Zealanders stranded overseas due to the Covid-19 outbreak, with 39 people from Vanuatu brought home via a New Zealand Defence Force C-130 Hercules.


NZ Pilots: Aviation sector needs to keep jobs here post-Covid-19
1 Apr 2020   /

NZ Pilots: Aviation sector needs to keep jobs here post-Covid-19

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association is urging the aviation sector to work together to keep jobs in New Zealand, rather than lose highly skilled Kiwis to international markets in the recovery from Covid-19.


Air traffic controllers defer pay rise
30 Mar 2020   /

Air traffic controllers defer pay rise

Airways New Zealand’s air traffic controllers will defer a planned pay increase in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and its impact on the aviation sector.


Popular tourist heliport first to achieve new CAA accreditation
4 Feb 2020  

Popular tourist heliport first to achieve new CAA accreditation

Glacier Country Heliport at Franz Josef on the South Island’s West Coast has become the first heliport in New Zealand to achieve Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ‘Part 139’ qualifying aerodrome certification.


Higher airfares boost inflation
27 Jan 2020   /

Higher airfares boost inflation

Rising prices for both international and domestic airfares were one of the main drivers behind a 0.5% increase to the consumer price index (CPI) in the December quarter, according to Stats NZ.


CAA: Oversight of scenic flight sector “could have been higher”
8 Nov 2019   /

CAA: Oversight of scenic flight sector “could have been higher”

The regulator says it has taken steps to improve performance in the wake of the 2015 Fox Glacier crash.


CAA: GA8 Airvans safe to fly
26 Jul 2019  

CAA: GA8 Airvans safe to fly

The Civil Aviation has lifted the temporary suspension of all 21 Gippsland GA8 aircraft operating in New Zealand.