Denise McNabb
AuthorAir New Zealand reports drop in first half profit
February 28, 2019 6 commentAir New Zealand’s interim net profit plunged 35.4 per cent in the six months to December 31, 2018 but the 2018/19 first half results offered no new surprises after its profit warning a month ago. The carrier reaffirmed at its 2018/19 first half results on Thursday that it expects full year pre-tax earnings before tax
Read moreAir New Zealand slashes earnings forecasts
January 30, 2019 7 commentAir New Zealand has warned its pre-tax earnings for 2018/19 may fall by as much as 37 per cent on the back of engine problems in the Boeing 787-9 fleet and softer travel growth. The airline told the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges on Wednesday – the company is listed on both sides of
Read moreKiwis push boundaries with commercial drones
July 29, 2018 0 commentNew Zealand’s commercial market for drones is booming, largely thanks to a collaborative approach by its Civil Aviation Authority. Its Part 101 consultation rules and Part 102 unmanned aircraft certification has resulted in 108 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) receiving certification in the past few years. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome
Read moreMission Possible: Kiwi ingenuity behind the movie industry’s best aerial cinematography
July 21, 2018 0 commentWhen an innovative New Zealand company develops a cutting-edge aerial camera system a stone’s throw from an airport where a helicopter operator services A-list movie productions, it offers a fortuitous match.
Read moreNZ offshoot pays dividends for Qantas
December 22, 2017 3 commentQantas received a NZ$32.6 million (A$29.86 million) dividend from its New Zealand offshoot, Jetconnect, accounts filed with the New Zealand Companies Office show. The accounts also show Qantas received a NZ$1.8 million (A$1.65 million) dividend from its New Zealand Jetstar operations. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading
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