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Air New Zealand’s new electric aircraft takes flight
The first electric Air New Zealand aircraft, a small BETA ALIA CX300 has taken off on it’s first round off test flights from Tauranga and Hamilton.
NZDF helps Southland regions after severe weather
To support communities after severe weather, the NZDF worked NEMA EMAT and Civil Defence to provide an emergency response to Southland regions.
Air Forces help search for missing sailors off coast of Chatham Islands
On Saturday morning, a sailing yacht made a distress call 1000nm east of the Chatham Islands. In response, the RNZAF, RAAF & cargo ships searched for the missing vessel.
RAAF C-17 visits NZ, delivering training aids and transporting RNZAF Seasprite
This week a RAAF C-17 Globemaster visited New Zealand, stopping in RNZAF Base Woodbourne and Base Auckland.
Rare Spitfire to fly at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026
A rare UK-based Mk. XI Spitfire will be one of the International visitors to join the exciting line up for next year’s Easter Airshow.
Jetstar launches new routes boosting New Zealand flights
Jetstar has unveiled their single-biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network with the launch of two new routes and additional capacity on five existing routes – creating a total of more than 660,000 new seats a year.
Virgin Australia’s first E190-E2 to debut next week
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, VH-E2A named “Coral Bay”.
German DLR to use aircraft investigate trace gases southern hemisphere
For five weeks later this year, HALO will operate out of Christchurch, New Zealand, carrying out measurement flights over the oceans of the southern hemisphere.
NZ Defence force confirms 757 and SH2G replacement
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has confirmed which aircraft will replace its aging fleets of Boeing 757 aircraft and SH2G Seasprite helicopters.
USAF C5 Galaxy lands at RNZAF Base Auckland with C130J simulator parts
Late at night, a USAF C-5M Galaxy touched down at Whenuapai AFB. The aircraft was delivering parts for a new full motion C-130J Hercules flight simulator for the RNZAF.
Sounds air to sell aircraft and drop routes to ease financial burden
Sounds Air, a regional airline with bases in Wellington and Blenhiem, is being forced to sell several of its aircraft amid financial difficulties. As well as selling some of its aircraft, it will also cut two of its popular routes.
LATAM to end Sydney to Auckland flights after over three decades
From late October this year, LATAM will end its longstanding Auckland to Sydney route.
China Eastern to fly Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland
From December this year, China Eastern Airlines will begin flying between Shanghai and Buenos Aires through Auckland.
Air NZ to connect Christchurch and Adelaide
Air New Zealand has announced that from later this year, they will begin flights from Christchurch to Adelaide using their A320NEOs.
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025 Cancelled
This years Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, scheduled for 15 to 17 August 2025, has been officially cancelled due to ongoing beach erosion challenges along Surfers Paradise following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Air Niugini orders five further Airbus A220s
Air Niugini is continuing to upgrade its fleet with orders for five new Airbus A220s adding to the airlines existing order of six A220s. The first jet will be delivered later this year.
Domestic jet services to return to Hamilton after 25 years
Today, Air New Zealand announced they will begin flying their Airbus A320s between Hamilton and Christchurch from September 18th this year.
Qantas boosts flights to NZ; overtaking Air NZ in number of trans-tasman flights
Qantas has announced a significant boost its flights to and from Australia and New Zealand during the upcoming summer travel period. It will see an increase in capacity of up to 20 percent over December and January.
Damaged Air New Zealand 777 returns to Auckland at low altitude
On May 22nd, an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300er was damaged after it collided with an airbridge while pushing back at Brisbane Airport.
Cathay Pacific to resume flights to Adelaide after five years
On May 22nd this year, Cathay Pacific announced that they will resume flights to Adelaide from November this year.