Call to use MetFlight service
Call to use MetFlight service
Service is encouraging more Milford Aerodrome operators to sign up for its commercial weather briefing system to keep it financially viable.
Aviation
Air NZ denies reports of Fijian 'near miss'
Air NZ denies reports of Fijian 'near miss'
Air New Zealand has dismissed reports one of its aircraft, about to land in Fiji, was on a collision course with another in the same air space as "sensationalist" media coverage.
NZ plane's nosewheel failed because of corroded bolt
NZ plane's nosewheel failed because of corroded bolt
A tiny New Zealand-based airline, Chathams' Pacific, has been cleared by Tonga's Transport Ministry to resume domestic flights with its two 50-seater Convair aircraft -- but its small planes remain grounded.
Wellington airport full-year profit rises
Wellington airport full-year profit rises
Wellington International Airport increased its full year profit, even as the number of passengers using the facility declined.
Milestone reached for airport regulation
Milestone reached for airport regulation
The Commerce Commission has reached what it calls an important milestone in the setting of a new regulatory regime for airports.
Air NZ to introduce mobile and web services on flights
Air NZ to introduce mobile and web services on flights
Keeping cellphones off during flights will soon be a thing of the past with Air New Zealand set to introduce new aircraft with mobile and web services later this year.
Queenstown-Australia flights to double
Queenstown-Australia flights to double
Air New Zealand will boost transtasman flights to Queenstown later this year, in an effort to promote the town as a summer destination for Australians.
Plane makes emergency landing at PN airport
Plane makes emergency landing at PN airport
A small plane experiencing trouble with its landing gear has made an emergency landing at Palmerston North International Airport.
Air New Zealand flights affected by Heathrow closure
Air New Zealand flights affected by Heathrow closure
Several Air New Zealand flights have been delayed or disrupted as a new cloud of volcanic ash closed London's Heathrow airport.
Bid to raise landings up to 23 daily
Bid to raise landings up to 23 daily
Totally Tourism lodged an application to appeal its own resource consent to increase the number of flights at a helicopter landing pad at Arthurs Point at an Environment Court hearing held in Queenstown on Friday last week.
Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance could cut airfares
Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance could cut airfares
Average airfares across the Tasman could fall between 10 percent and 20 percent as a result of a proposed alliance between Air New Zealand Ltd and Virgin Blue Airlines Group, according to Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe.
Air NZ discloses talks with Virgin Blue
Air NZ discloses talks with Virgin Blue
Air New Zealand said it has been in talks with Virgin Blue for several months but no agreement has been reached.
Exhaustive effort gives aviation lift
Exhaustive effort gives aviation lift
A small helicopter-servicing company has spent the past four years carving itself a niche at Wanaka's growing airport.
Runway end safety area taking shape
Runway end safety area taking shape
Work is progressing on Queenstown Airport Corporation's runway end safety area (Resa), which is estimated to cost about $10 million.
Liquor baron flew executive chopper into cloud: CAA
Liquor baron flew executive chopper into cloud: CAA
Billionaire businessman Michael Erceg flew his executive helicopter -- and the Dutch businessman who was his passenger -- into treetops that he apparently failed to see in time, according to a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report released today.
Air NZ makes changes to Tasman, Pacific routes
Air NZ makes changes to Tasman, Pacific routes
Anyone flying to Australia and the Pacific on Air New Zealand from late this year will have four options of service priced accordingly, with the bottom option challenging budget airlines.
One dead in Northland plane crash
One dead in Northland plane crash
An aircraft pilot is dead after his plane apparently hit an occupied car in Northland this afternoon.
Air NZ mercy mission saves man's life
Air NZ mercy mission saves man's life
A Gisborne man who was left without essential medication when his luggage went missing on a Pacific Blue flight to Rarotonga says he owes his life to rival airline Air New Zealand.
Focus on aviation safety
Focus on aviation safety
North Otago pilots have learnt more about flying over mountainous terrain after a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) seminar held at the North Otago Aero Club on Thursday night.
Value of mountain-flying skills stressed
Value of mountain-flying skills stressed
"Mountain-flying training might just save your life. The bottom line is that your passengers rely on you for their comfort and safety."