Oceania Aviation Insider strives to make high-quality content for our readers and has now worked with Warbirds Over Wanaka, the Pacific Airshow, Fly DC3 and many more to document NZ aviation.
You can read some of our work below.
QANTAS reveals next-generation cabin upgrades for A330 aircraft
Qantas has introduced new Economy seats featuring larger entertainment screens across its Airbus A330 fleet, which services international routes to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Five People Make Lucky Escape in Queensland Seaplane Crash
A seaplane crash near Hamilton Island this morning ended with a fortunate outcome, as all five passengers onboard walked away with minimal injuries
Three were killed after two light planes collided midair in Sydney
Three people have died after two light planes collided midair over Sydney's southwest in an accident that responders have described as "unsurvivable."
Investigation Underway After Captain Locked Co-Pilot Out Of Flight Deck On SriLankan Airlines
A recent SriLankan Airlines flight from Sydney to Colombo took an unusual turn when the captain locked the first officer out of the cockpit
Disruptive passenger forces Auckland-bound Air NZ flight to land in Melbourne
An Air New Zealand flight from Perth to Auckland was unexpectedly diverted to Melbourne after an unruly passenger caused a disturbance mid-flight.
Dunedin Airport's three-minute hug limit makes global headlines
Dunedin Airport has gone viral and made global headlines after introducing a three-minute time limit on hugs in its free drop-off zone.
Qantas prepares to farewell the Boeing 717 from their fleet
After over two decades of service, Qantas is retiring its Boeing 717 fleet as part of a broader fleet renewal initiative.
Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney lands after bomb threat
An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington landed safely at Sydney Airport last night following a bomb threat reported on board
Turkish Airlines is set to return down under
On September 12th 2024, Sydney Airport announced Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur starting December 5th 2024, using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Smoke seen trailing from Air NZ aircraft in Wellington
This afternoon, an Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 aircraft was seen landing at Wellington Airport with thick smoke billowing from the left hand engine.
Fast jets roar into action over Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
For the second year in a row, the Pacific Airshow brought their extravagant airshow down under to the Gold Coast after establishing itself as one of Americas top airshows, now its one of Australia’s best too.
Virgin Australia purchases Embraer jets
Earlier this week, Virgin Australia confirmed orders for eight new Embraer E190-E2 Jets amid their ongoing fleet renewal.
2 Weeks to go until the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast!
For the second year in a row, the only airshow to have two editions is set to roar into action over Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast.
Rex enters voluntary administration
On Wednesday 31st July, Rex Airlines entered voluntary administration and halted all Boeing 737 operations.
Barrier Air is on track to compete with national carrier Air New Zealand
Recently, Barrier Air announced that they will soon commence flights to Kerikeri from Auckland. The airline is currently best known in Northland for it’s popular Auckland to Kaitaia route which it was been flying since 2015.
Bonza Suspending all Flights
Recently, Australia’s newest budget airline, Bonza, has been under some financial issues and as of today has suspended all flights and grounded all aircraft until further notice.
The Fly DC3 experience: what it is like to fly a vintage airliner
Recently we flew with Fly DC3 from Ardmore, this article gives an insight into the amazing airline.
Warbirds Over Wanaka visualised
Some of our photographers were present at the Warbirds Over Wānaka. Here is a visual of the photos they got.
Warbirds Over Wānaka soars to success after a six year hiatus
On Easter weekend this year, the biennial airshow, Warbirds Over Wānaka returned to the skies of Wānaka for the first time since 2018 after a series of cancellations due to the COVID pandemic.
Warbirds fill the skies over Ardmore once again
On the 10th of March, NZ Warbirds took to the sky with a number of their vintage aircraft based in Ardmore. Displays included the debut of the freshly restored Mosquito.