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NZ skydive grows for Experience Co as Inflite merger talks progress 29th October 2026 /

NZ skydive grows for Experience Co as Inflite merger talks progress

Experience Co says its New Zealand skydiving business has lifted first-quarter revenue and passenger volumes despite weather disrupting operations in August.


Experience Co chair to step down after Inflite deal 15th October 2026 /

Experience Co chair to step down after Inflite deal

Experience Co chair Kerry “Bob” East intends to resign once the adventure tourism group completes its proposed transaction with Inflite Group.


Experience Co highlights NZ strength, Aus weakness as $132m Inflite merger looms 10th August 2026 /

Experience Co highlights NZ strength, Aus weakness as $132m Inflite merger looms

A strong NZ performance has been offset by weaker results in Australia.


18 locations, 45 aircraft, 400+ staff – Inflite reveals scale of proposed $132m merger 20th July 2026 /

18 locations, 45 aircraft, 400+ staff – Inflite reveals scale of proposed $132m merger

The Auckland-based operator will control a new trans-Tasman company, estimated to be worth $132m.


Inflite to become trans-Tasman adventure tourism giant in $132m merger 16th July 2026 /

Inflite to become trans-Tasman adventure tourism giant in $132m merger

The Auckland-based operator will control a new company that expands its NZ tourism portfolio and gives it a substantial presence in Australia.


Operators wary of shrinking options as glaciers continue to melt 14th April 2025 /

Operators wary of shrinking options as glaciers continue to melt

The window to take customers is getting smaller but tour businesses say they have viable long-term options.


“We’re talking to a few people” – Inflite invests for growth, eyes expansion 10th April 2024 /

“We’re talking to a few people” – Inflite invests for growth, eyes expansion

The relaunch of its West Coast heli-experiences illustrates a resumption of investment, with acquisitions and strategic partnerships in the mix.


Inflite resumes West Coast glacier heli-tours 27th February 2024

Inflite resumes West Coast glacier heli-tours

Inflite Group has resumed West Coast services with the launch of Franz & Fox Glacier Helicopters.


Airport heliport closure leaves operators in lurch, risks ‘brand NZ’ 31st May 2023 /

Airport heliport closure leaves operators in lurch, risks ‘brand NZ’

Auckland Airport’s decision to close its commercial heliport will impact an expected strong season for luxury tourism and damage ‘brand New Zealand’, say operators.


INFLITE’s Munro on Aoraki Mt Cook, Mackenzie’s tourism revival 15th November 2022

INFLITE’s Munro on Aoraki Mt Cook, Mackenzie’s tourism revival

The operator’s new regional GM says it is seeing “pleasantly strong” bookings.


INFLITE targets 50% summer recovery but cost pressures grow 18th July 2022 /

INFLITE targets 50% summer recovery but cost pressures grow

There’s little room to increase prices in an unpredictable environment, says the skydive and scenic flight operator.


INFLITE snaps up Munro from Tourism Waitaki 12th July 2022 /

INFLITE snaps up Munro from Tourism Waitaki

The RTO’s GM will join the national tourism group in August.