The NZ flag carrier posted a NZ$222 million (AU$204 million) profit in FY24, down from NZ$574 million (AU$530 million) in FY23, which it attributed to previously-forecast headwinds in the second half of the year.

The Leonardo AW139 helicopters are set to replace two existing B412 aircraft, and will operate from Babcock’s Horn Island base by the end of the year.

Almost 30 individual professionals and organisations were declared winners at the Australian Aviation Awards this year, including engineers, pilots, aviation safety professionals, start-ups, and innovators.

The Flying Kangaroo has also come to an agreement with the Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia (FAAA) for new conditions and pay increases on the new Project Sunrise A350-1000s. Around 800 short-haul cabin crew will see pay rises, as well as 2,500 international crew.