Air New Zealand to appoint new chairman
Air New Zealand expects to appoint Tony Carter to replace long-serving John Palmer as its chairman as the New Zealand government reportedly considers reducing its 73 per cent stake in the airline. Carter will formally replace Palmer, who played a pivotal... [Continue reading]
NZ approval for QF-EK alliance on the trans-Tasman
Qantas and Emirates have received approval for the last major element of their strategic alliance, with New Zealand’s Transport Minister authorising coordination of fares and schedules on trans-Tasman routes. In approving the arrangement, Minister Gerry... [Continue reading]
Tower simulator improves ATC refresher training
Air Traffic Controllers at Airways in New Zealand are undertaking vastly improved refresher training through the use of the organisation’s world-renowned air traffic control simulator. The simulator allows controllers’ ratings to be refreshed in an... [Continue reading]
New RNP flightpaths unveiled in Queenstown boost capacity
GE Aviation and New Zealand air navigation service provider Airways New Zealand have completed the redesign of the Queenstown airspace that more than doubles hourly airport capacity. The cornerstone of the project is the new Required Navigation Performance... [Continue reading]
Air New Zealand opens new domestic Koru lounge in Christchurch
Air New Zealand has opened its new domestic Koru Lounge at Christchurch Airport. The new lounge has around double the number of seats of the previous lounge allowing customers plenty of room while enjoying a wide range of premium New Zealand food and... [Continue reading]
Air NZ, Virgin Australia boost ski season capacity to Queenstown
Under their trans-Tasman alliance, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will add more than 30,000 seats between Queenstown and Australia between July to September. Together, the airlines will operate at least five additional return A320 services a week... [Continue reading]
Air NZ Improves LAX transit, increases North American capacity
Air New Zealand passengers can look forward to a much-improved transit process at Los Angeles (LAX) after a successful trial led the US customs service approved a new transit system for Air New Zealand passengers arriving from Auckland or from London. On... [Continue reading]
First female chief controller appointed at Ohakea
Squadron Leader Allanah Parker is the new Chief Controller of Ohakea air traffic control tower, operated by Airways New Zealand. She’s the youngest and the first female Chief Controller in the tower, and one of the youngest Squadron Leaders in the... [Continue reading]
NZ acquires Seasprites originally ordered by Australia
The New Zealand government has approved the purchase of an upgraded and increased Seasprite helicopter fleet for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), taking up aircraft originally destined for Australia. Ten airframes comprising eight Seasprites and... [Continue reading]
Air NZ, Virgin launch Perth-Christchurch direct services
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have announced plans to operate twice weekly direct flights between Perth and Christchurch between December 2013 and late April 2014. The flights, which will be operated by Air New Zealand 767-300ERs and codeshared... [Continue reading]
Auckland Airport announces new capacity funding program
Auckland Airport is launching a new charter/seasonal capacity funding program in a move to continue stimulating demand within the tourism industry. The program, which will target Asian and South American markets in particular, will offer up to NZ$500,000... [Continue reading]
