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Multiple Air Forces carry out international flying exercise in New Zealand’s South Island
Last week, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) posted a community alert telling the public they will be conducting multiple exercises alongside aircraft from other nations. The RNZAF said this would include low level and tactical flying.
RNZAF Black Falcons head north aiming flyover several North Island cities
This weekend, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Black Falcons will take to the skies over the North Island. The team will fly over many towns across the North Island with a focus on town centres.
Royal Australian Air Force announces changes to heritage fleet
The RAAF has announced it will withdraw eight aircraft from its heritage flight following a review of technical and airworthiness factors. These factors ensure the safe, sustainable and meaningful historic connection to 100 Squadron.
German Air Force to visit New Zealand for training
From later this week, The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will host several German Air Force (GAF) aircraft across New Zealand and working alongside the aircraft while they visit for fight training.
NZDF trains with Fighter Jets NZ
Soldiers from the New Zealand Army, Ngāti Tūmatauenga carried out training with Fighter Jets NZ, when their fleet of L-39 jets were used to simulate realistic close air support missions.
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.
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.
First ex-RNZAF C-130H set to depart for new owner, Coulson
In early April this year, the RNZAF confirmed they had sold its four remaining C-130H’s. In late May, the first of the aircraft departed New Zealand’s shores for the final time.
RNZAF confirms Boeing 757 replacement
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) confirmed in the near future, that they will purchase either two Airbus A321 NEOs or two Boeing 737 MAX 8s to replace its aging fleet of two Boeing 757s.
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.