Oceania Aviation Insider


Our team is committed to creating a diverse range of in-depth aviation stories about aviation topics from all across Oceania. We strive to make high-quality content for our readers and have previously worked with North Shore Aero Club, Warbirds Over Wanaka and more to document NZ aviation news.

Check out our latest articles here:

Articles
RNZAF to land a C-130H Hercules at retired Air Force base Wigram
RNZAF to land a C-130H Hercules at retired Air Force base Wigram

At the end of January, the RNZAF retired their fleet of five C-130H Hercules. Rumours of one Hercules landing at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand were confirmed today via a Facebook post and letters sent to local residents.

Read More →
KFC launches ‘Zing Air’ using a private jet
KFC launches ‘Zing Air’ using a private jet

On Tuesday, KFC announced that they are launching a private jet airline named Zing Air to fly rugby fans from around New Zealand straight from their hometown to a rugby match.

Read More →
Air Chathams’ DC3 ZK-AWP sold to Darwin, Australia
Air Chathams’ DC3 ZK-AWP sold to Darwin, Australia

Recently, Air Chathams has confirmed the sale of its iconic Douglas DC-3, ZK-AWP. The aircraft has now led the country to head to it’s new owners in Darwin.

Read More →
Origin Air replaces Sounds Air on flights to Westport and Taupo
Origin Air replaces Sounds Air on flights to Westport and Taupo

Amid rising costs, Sounds Air dropped flights between Wellington and Westport as well as Wellington and Taupo. Managing director Andrew Crawford said while demand for flights was strong, costs to operate the flight were too high.

Read More →
Air Chathams to drop NZ’s only direct link to Norfolk Island
Air Chathams to drop NZ’s only direct link to Norfolk Island

Yesterday, January 21st, Air Chathams announced that from April this year they will no longer fly between Auckland and Norfolk Island.

Read More →
Starlink inflight wifi becomes available for ATR aircraft
Starlink inflight wifi becomes available for ATR aircraft

ATR Aircraft confirmed on Tuesday that they have gained certification to implement Starlink inflight wifi onboard ATR turboprop aircraft. The upgrade will be available as a retrofit on all ATR 72s.

Read More →

OA’s TOP PICK:

Air Chathams’ DC3 ZK-AWP sold to Darwin.

Recently, Air Chathams has confirmed the sale of its iconic Douglas DC-3, ZK-AWP. The aircraft has now led the country to head to it’s new owners in Darwin

Read more