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Alternative fuels explored for lowering NZ aviation emissions – study 16th February 2024 /

Alternative fuels explored for lowering NZ aviation emissions – study

Green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and electrochemical batteries are some of the tools New Zealand’s domestic aviation sector could use to transition to low emissions, according to a new study.


Big drop in airfares, international prices down almost a third 14th February 2024 /

Big drop in airfares, international prices down almost a third

Airfares have fallen sharply with international rates down nearly a third compared to last year, according to Stats NZ.


Aviation leaders commit to boost aerodrome safety 12th February 2024 /

Aviation leaders commit to boost aerodrome safety

The Civil Aviation Authority and aviation leaders have collaborated on a Statement of Commitment to Work Together and Stay Apart to increase safety at unattended aerodromes.


Airfares easing, “sizeable falls” expected in 2024 18th January 2024 /

Airfares easing, “sizeable falls” expected in 2024

International prices fell in December compared to the same month in 2022, prompting a prediction of further reductions to come.


Perspectives: NZ aviation risks greenwashing litigation 13th December 2023 /

Perspectives: NZ aviation risks greenwashing litigation

The New Zealand aviation sector’s climate claims put it at risk of greenwashing litigation with tourism stakeholder reputations on the line.


Cultural values next step in assessing proposed Northland airport 24th November 2023 /

Cultural values next step in assessing proposed Northland airport

Assessments are underway to determine the feasibility of a new district airport at Ruatangata, Northland.


Airfares fall, accom prices rise as international arrivals hit 86% of pre-Covid 16th November 2023 /

Airfares fall, accom prices rise as international arrivals hit 86% of pre-Covid

Both New Zealand domestic and international airfares have fallen but it is becoming more expensive to stay overnight, according to Stats NZ.


BARNZ’s O’Brien urges new govt to resource border agencies, Ohakea airbase 19th October 2023 /

BARNZ’s O’Brien urges new govt to resource border agencies, Ohakea airbase

An investment in Ohakea’s airforce base would also support airlines landing there as an “alternate” inbound airport, says O’Brien.


Aviation jobs added to Green List, RSE cap raised 25th September 2023 /

Aviation jobs added to Green List, RSE cap raised

The government has added two new aviation-based roles to the Green List, including aircraft maintenance engineer and aviation engineer specialising in avionics, aeronautical and aerospace engineering.


Airports Association releases aviation manifesto 8th September 2023 /

Airports Association releases aviation manifesto

Greater connectivity, a path for low and zero-carbon aviation, and future-proofing infrastructure are among the key recommendations in the New Zealand Airports Association’s election policy manifesto for the future government.


Govt shores up jet fuel supply resilience 25th August 2023

Govt shores up jet fuel supply resilience

New legislation to ensure the resilience and security of New Zealand’s fuel supply – including jet fuel – has passed its third reading in parliament.


Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur – Auckland services 24th August 2023 /

Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur – Auckland services

Malaysia-based airline Batik Air is commencing flights between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland via Perth this week.


QLDC seeks feedback on Glenorchy Airstrip management 21st August 2023 /

QLDC seeks feedback on Glenorchy Airstrip management

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on the management of the Glenorchy Airstrip on the banks of Lake Whakatipu.


Asia Pacific airline traffic up 128% in June – IATA 11th August 2023 /

Asia Pacific airline traffic up 128% in June – IATA

Asia Pacific airlines saw a 128.1% increase in traffic in June 2023 compared with the same month last year, according to the International Air Transport Association.


Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy 24th July 2023 /

Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy

Sustainable air passenger journeys and autonomous aerial vehicle integration are two of the key goals in New Zealand’s first Aerospace Strategy.


Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 157% – IATA 10th July 2023 /

Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 157% – IATA

Air traffic across Asia Pacific saw strong year-on-year growth in May 2023, says the International Air Transport Association.


NZ air navigation systems safe but outdated – report 24th May 2023 /

NZ air navigation systems safe but outdated – report

New Zealand’s air navigation system is reliable and safe, but needs to better respond to changing needs in the aviation industry, according to a new report.


WTTC: Time for govts to be bold on sustainable aviation fuels… 22nd May 2023 /

WTTC: Time for govts to be bold on sustainable aviation fuels…

The World Travel & Tourism Council has called on governments around the world to “get serious” about incentivising sustainable aviation fuel production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate supply. 


…but they cannot solve aviation’s colossal climate woes, say researchers 22nd May 2023 /

…but they cannot solve aviation’s colossal climate woes, say researchers

How will aviation continue to grow while doing its fair share on climate change?


Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation 27th April 2023 /

Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation

The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition want to see New Zealand’s political parties commit to decarbonising aviation for the benefit of New Zealand, its economy and exports.


New Civil Aviation Bill passed 30th March 2023 /

New Civil Aviation Bill passed

The government has passed the new Civil Aviation Bill that modernises and strengthens aviation security rules.


Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights 30th March 2023 /

Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up border security measures for passengers arriving on direct flights from Bali due to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays 13th February 2023 / /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays

Full flights are causing wait times of up to 20 days for rebookings, but the airline says it is working to speed up the process.


Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers 27th January 2023 /

Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers

A new way to apportion carbon emissions taxes on airline passengers could be the answer to creating a fairer system that does not discriminate based on travel class.


Event commemorates missing tourist flight mystery 20th January 2023 /

Event commemorates missing tourist flight mystery

A 1962 tourist flight that disappeared without a trace will be remembered at an event in Christchurch.


Electric seaglider completes first test flight 22nd September 2022 /

Electric seaglider completes first test flight

Kiwi company Ocean Flyer has hailed the success of the first electric seaglider test flight by US manufacturer REGENT.


NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board 16th September 2022 /

NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board

Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport, Sounds Air and Wellington Airport have been appointed to a 21-member Industry Advisory Board that will oversee the development of a new electric airplane.


Air NZ to test sustainable aviation fuel supply chain 15th September 2022 /

Air NZ to test sustainable aviation fuel supply chain

Air New Zealand’s first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel will arrive next week with more than 1.2 million litres on board.


Wings over Wairarapa returns in 2023 13th September 2022 /

Wings over Wairarapa returns in 2023

Wings over Wairarapa is returning to Masterton in 2023 – and it will include an expanded education programme to tempt people into a career in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics (STEAM).


Airfares rise up to 60% as NZ demand outpaces supply 15th July 2022 /

Airfares rise up to 60% as NZ demand outpaces supply

Limited air capacity is leading to fewer flight options and more expensive airfares for travellers, according to Corporate Traveller.


Perspectives: Why is there chaos in the global airline industry? 27th June 2022 /

Perspectives: Why is there chaos in the global airline industry?

Cancelled flights, disrupted vacations, and frayed tempers are rife as people take to the skies and the airline industry comes under pressure.


Omaka Mosquito Day raises $35k for iconic aircraft 9th May 2022 /

Omaka Mosquito Day raises $35k for iconic aircraft

New Zealand Aviation Museum Trust has raised $35,000 towards the upkeep of the John Smith Mosquito, a De Havilland aircraft from WW2.


APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA 6th May 2022 /

APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA

Carriers in Asia Pacific experienced an almost twofold increase in traffic in March 2022, compared to the same month last year, up 197%, according to the International Air Transport Association.


$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel 21st April 2022 /

$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel

The deal could advance New Zealand towards a zero-carbon future and make use of the country’s ‘blue highway’.


Emissions now top concern for passengers – McKinsey 7th April 2022 /

Emissions now top concern for passengers – McKinsey

More than a third of 5,500 air passengers surveyed said they planned to fly less to reduce their climate impact.


…while aviation preps for Easter, school holidays takeoff 17th March 2022 /

…while aviation preps for Easter, school holidays takeoff

The Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand (BARNZ), airlines and travel agencies have lauded the government’s decision to fast-track border reopenings.


Govt’s latest $250m support will help aviation recover – BARNZ 10th March 2022 /

Govt’s latest $250m support will help aviation recover – BARNZ

The funding brings government support close to $1bn for its Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme.


Rise in laser strike attacks on aircraft causing danger 22nd November 2021 /

Rise in laser strike attacks on aircraft causing danger

Police and the Civil Aviation Authority are concerned about a growing number of laser strikes on helicopters and passenger planes.


Reducing tourist numbers could hurt food exports – report 27th October 2021 /

Reducing tourist numbers could hurt food exports – report

Any government move to reduce international visitor numbers post-Covid to concentrate on higher spending arrivals could impact the cost of Kiwi food exports, according to a new study.


Govt provides another $195m support for aviation 1st October 2021 /

Govt provides another $195m support for aviation

The government has extended its support for the international aviation sector to help maintain international passenger services and trade connections.


Aviation emergency plan formulated for Otago 3rd August 2021

Aviation emergency plan formulated for Otago

Emergency Management Otago and Fire and Emergency New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on a new Aviation Emergency Support Plan.


Airways sees 34 air traffic control students graduate 8th June 2021

Airways sees 34 air traffic control students graduate

Includes first Saudi women to train as air traffic controllers abroad.


Govt provides another $170m for aviation 23rd March 2021 /

Govt provides another $170m for aviation

The Government will inject another $170m into the aviation sector through to the end of October 2021.


Pilots matched with agri sector needs 28th August 2020 /

Pilots matched with agri sector needs

New Zealand pilots waiting for international aviation to restart will be able to use their skills to meet an urgent need for heavy agriculture machinery operators.


Private aviation collection to debut at Omaka 26th August 2020 /

Private aviation collection to debut at Omaka

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre will host a once-only display compilation of the John Smith Collection at the 2021 Dangerous Skies WW2 Exhibition next Easter.


Take off for Sounds Air Wānaka – Christchurch flights 24th August 2020

Take off for Sounds Air Wānaka – Christchurch flights

Flights would run daily with 12 return services a week, using Sounds Air’s turbo-prop Pilatus PC12 aircraft.


Union hits back at ‘misinformation’ on pilot protocols 18th August 2020 /

Union hits back at ‘misinformation’ on pilot protocols

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association says it is frustrated at “misinformation” on international Covid-19 restrictions regarding international flight crew protocols.


CAA warns of hazards of restarting parked aircraft 18th August 2020 /

CAA warns of hazards of restarting parked aircraft

The CAA has advised operators of the potential hazards of returning parked aircraft to service after extended downtime due to the Covid-19 crisis.


Oceania Aviation reopens at full capacity following audit 22nd July 2020

Oceania Aviation reopens at full capacity following audit

The company’s turbine workshop had been operating under temporary workflow restrictions following a March CAA audit but had now resumed normal operations.


Omaka to exhibit John Smith warbirds 15th July 2020 /

Omaka to exhibit John Smith warbirds

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has been appointed guardian of the John Smith collection of warbirds.