Air NZ best at managing reputation
Company CEOs and members of the media in New Zealand have voted the national airline as the best at managing its reputation according to a survey by Senate Communications. “Air New Zealand is top of mind as a company that deals well with situations... [Continue reading]
NZ’s Red Checkers grounded
The RNZAF Red Checkers aerobatics team has been grounded for the rest of the current display season following a training accident on March 1, its second incident in two months after a fatal crash in January. Reports indicate the March 1 accident saw two... [Continue reading]
Air NZ sees profit soar
Air New Zealand has doubled its profit for the first half of the financial year, but is expecting a weaker second half due to the effects of currency hedges. The airline recorded a net profit of NZ$56m (A$43.5m), compared to NZ$24m (A$18.6m) for the previous... [Continue reading]
Air NZ 777 involved in emergency at Narita
An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-200ER with 309 passengers and crew on board was involved in a rejected takeoff from Tokyo Narita International Airport on January 31 after the pilots discovered a potential problem with the aircraft’s auto thrust controls. The... [Continue reading]
Air New Zealand reveals new longhaul product
Air New Zealand has revealed its new longhaul product which will feature onboard its Boeing 777-300ERs, including an economy seat able to convert into a bed, a redesigned premium economy and slight update to its business class product. “Our ultimate... [Continue reading]
Auckland Airport to issue shares
Auckland International Airport Limited has announced that it plans to raise NZ$126.4m (A$99.6m) in a pro rata entitlement offer. According to the company, eligible shareholders will be entitled to subscribe to one new share for every 16 shares held on... [Continue reading]
RNZAF loses pilot in Red Checkers crash
A highly experienced RNZAF pilot died after his CT-4E Airtrainer crashed during a Red Checkers aerobatics display team training flight near the Raumai weapons range on January 14. SQNLDR Nick Cree, 32 years old, was a flight commander at the Central Flying... [Continue reading]
Gongs for Air New Zealand, Regional Express
Local airlines Air New Zealand and Regional Express (Rex) have been recognised by industry magazine Air Transport World’s Industry Achievement Awards for 2010, with Air New Zealand being named Airline of the Year, Rex Regional Airline of the Year. ATW... [Continue reading]
Air NZ ups Queenstown capacity
Air New Zealand plans to boost capacity between the east coast of Australia and the ski resort town of Queenstown for the upcoming ski season, taking direct weekly services to 13. The airline has announced that for the peak July and August timeframe,... [Continue reading]
Kiwi designer for new Air New Zealand uniforms
New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper has been engaged to a develop a new uniform for Air New Zealand staff to be introduced in 2011 when the airline’s new 777-300ERs enter service. “We will introduce a uniform to coincide with our new... [Continue reading]
Auckland takes stake in Cairns, Mackay airports
Auckland International Airport Ltd has announced it is buying a 24.55 per cent stake in North Queensland Airports, operators of Cairns and Mackay Airports, from Westpac Bank for A$132.8m (NZ$166m). “Since indicating in March 2009 that we would pursue... [Continue reading]
