Prime Minister Luxon scolds Air New Zealand over ‘very poor’ financial results
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given Air New Zealand a public dressing down, criticizing the airline’s “pretty poor…
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Latest news and trends in New Zealand’s aviation industry, from domestic to international operations.
‘We want to win on sleep.’ Air New Zealand’s new CEO talks strategy
When even your closest neighbor is several hours’ flight away, concepts such as air connectivity and passenger experience…
Qantas adds 45,000 seats to Tokyo and New Zealand routes for summer peak season
Qantas will add more than 45,000 seats on flights to Tokyo and Queenstown, responding to continued demand for…
Malaysia Airlines, Tourism New Zealand partner to boost KL-Auckland route
Malaysia Airlines and Tourism New Zealand have signed a two-year strategic partnership aimed at driving travel demand and…
New Zealand unveils $2.7B defense upgrade with new Seahawks and Airbus A321XLRs
The New Zealand government has revealed plans for new military spending totaling NZ$2.7 billion (US$1.6 billion) to replace…
Air New Zealand, Air China, Tourism NZ team up to drive Chinese tourists to NZ
Air New Zealand has announced plans to collaborate with Air China and Tourism New Zealand in order to…
The epic journey of an Airbus H125 helicopter: from Norway to New Zealand
As the crow flies, it’s almost 18,000 km (11,000 miles) from the fjords of Norway to those of the…
RNZAF retires C-130H Hercules fleet after 60 years of service
For six decades, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet has been a cornerstone of…
NZDF deploys P8-A Poseidon, Hercules C-130 after major earthquake hits Vanuatu
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed one of its P8-A Poseidon and Hercules C-130 to Vanuatu…
New Zealand raises aviation alert code for offshore volcano over eruption risk
New Zealand officials have increased the aviation alert code for Whakaari/White Island, after it shows signs of a…
Dawn Aerospace completes first civilian supersonic flight since the Concorde
Dawn Aerospace, a startup developing space launch technology and hypersonic propulsion systems, completed its first supersonic flight successfully…
NZ regulators accuse Jetstar of misleading travelers about compensation rights
The New Zealand Commerce Commission is filing charges against Jetstar for allegedly making false or misleading statements to…
Jetstar to launch direct flights from the Gold Coast to Dunedin and Hamilton, NZ
Jetstar is expanding its Trans-Tasman network with the launch of direct flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to…
NZ airlines call for urgent inquiry into AKL airport redevelopment regulations
Air New Zealand, Air Chathams, Barrier Air and Jetstar have issued a joint statement expressing concern over the…
NZ’s Queenstown Airport invests in runway safety technology, first in Australasia
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand is set to be the first in the Australasian region to install…
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar launches major New Zealand expansion, 240k new seats
The low-cost airline and Qantas subsidiary Jetstar has announced a major expansion in the New Zealand market that…
B737 makes emergency landing after engine fire sparked by possible bird strike
A Virgin Australia B737-800 aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after one of its engines caught…
New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 breaks down while flying PM to Japan
A New Zealand Royal Air Force Boeing 757-2K2 carrying the country’s Prime Minister to Japan broke down during…