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Scenic Flight

Business lifts for scenic flight operator as visitors expand experiences 6th May 2025 /

Business lifts for scenic flight operator as visitors expand experiences

A helicopter company that offers bespoke services from Lake Tekapo says business improved over summer, compared to the previous high season, as people added on to their journeys.


“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.


New scenic choppers for Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters 26th May 2023 /

New scenic choppers for Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Queenstown’s Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters has received two new Airbus H125 helicopters.


Richie McCaw offloads Christchurch Helicopters ownership 20th July 2021 /

Richie McCaw offloads Christchurch Helicopters ownership

The aviation company fends off questions about the change, which also sees the former All Black end his directorship.


Former pilot convicted for flying tourists in damaged aircraft 22nd June 2021 /

Former pilot convicted for flying tourists in damaged aircraft

The charge relates to a January 2010 flight involving passengers from Milford Sound.


Aurora flights back due to popular demand 3rd June 2021

Aurora flights back due to popular demand

More Southern Lights by Flight trips have been scheduled from Christchurch Airport after earlier flights sold out.


DOC, operators hope for smooth landing on Milford concessions 27th April 2021 /

DOC, operators hope for smooth landing on Milford concessions

Parties appear to be working together to avoid conflict, emphasizing process to ensure no surprises.


Southern struggles for scenic flight but city markets busy 17th December 2020

Southern struggles for scenic flight but city markets busy

Scenic flight firms in the main centres are reaping the benefit of Kiwis stuck in the country.


Viva Expeditions’ Southern Lights flight sold out 16th October 2020

Viva Expeditions’ Southern Lights flight sold out

Viva Expeditions first flight to the Southern Lights on 20 March 2021 is sold out.


Nick Nicholson’s plans for ‘Hannibal’ Hayes’ Heliworks 2nd September 2020 /

Nick Nicholson’s plans for ‘Hannibal’ Hayes’ Heliworks

Work has begun on new products, says the new owner of the Queenstown-based operator.


Sir Richard ‘Hannibal’ Hayes sells Heliworks Queenstown 1st September 2020 /

Sir Richard ‘Hannibal’ Hayes sells Heliworks Queenstown

Action Helicopters’ Heli Glenorchy will take control of the Queenstown-based operation from today.


GCH Aviation adds Tasman Helicopters to the fold 16th July 2020 /

GCH Aviation adds Tasman Helicopters to the fold

Christchurch-headquartered group continues its tourism expansion drive with the purchase of Nelson’s Tasman Helicopters.