New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced that nine of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) 17 mothballed A-4K Skyhawks will be earmarked for museums (including one for Australia), after a long running attempt to sell the aircraft failed. “The government has made every effort to sell the Skyhawk fleet but no acceptable
Air New Zealand has appointed Christopher Luxon to group general manager International Airline. Luxon, who was a former president and CEO of Unilever Canada, will head Air NZ’s NZD $1.8 billion International Airline arm from May 30. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest
The first AgustaWestland A109LUH taining and light utility helicopters for the RNZAF have arrived in New Zealand. The two helicopters, one of which is a non flying airframe which will be used as a source of spares, arrived at RNZAF Base Ohakea mid last week. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell has been appointed Chief of Air Force, replacing Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott. “Air Vice Marshal Stockwell has proved himself a highly capable officer during his 38 years of Air Force service,” Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said. ““He is highly experienced in
Auckland Airport and Queenstown Airport have announced the cancellation of an agreement which would have seen Auckland Airport increase its Queenstown Airport shareholding. “We recognise that the prospect of an increase in Auckland Airport’s existing shareholding has been the subject of considerable debate within the community and has been a key factor in the [Queenstown
Qantas has announced a settlement with the New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) in relation to price fixing activities within its freight division between 2000 and 2006. While Qantas hasn’t specified the exact terms of the settlement, both parties agreed to recommend to the New Zealand High Court that the airline pays a fine of NZ$6.5