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UAV flights on the rise - 25,000 recorded in two years
14 Dec 2016The number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flights in New Zealand is rapidly increasing according to the latest figures from airshare.co.nz. So, those lucky enough to be gifted a UAV this Christmas are reminded to make sure they know their responsi…
Read moreAirways to waive fees for Kaikoura earthquake relief flights
22 Nov 2016Airways New Zealand announced today that it will waive service fees for flights participating in the Kaikoura earthquake relief effort.
“It’s heartening to see how the aviation community has come together to support the relief activities,” Airways C…
Saudi Arabian air traffic controllers graduate in New Zealand
17 Nov 2016A group of Saudi Arabian students have graduated from air traffic control studies with Airways New Zealand today, as the organisation helps to fill a critical gap globally for training of air traffic controllers.
The 26 students graduated at a cerem…
Operational updates following 14/11/2016 earthquakes
14 Nov 2016Issued 2:00pm:
Airways New Zealand's operational network and services are continuing to function as normal following this morning's earthquakes.
There were restrictions earlier on services at Woodbourne and Paraparaumu, however standard services…
Judy Kirk appointed Chair of Airways New Zealand Board
31 Oct 2016Experienced business leader Judy Kirk ONZM has been appointed Chair of the Board of Airways New Zealand, the country’s air navigation services provider announced today.
She will take over from current Chair Susan Paterson on 1 November. Susan Paters…
Applications open for national aviation safety improvement scholarship
30 Sep 2016Airways New Zealand and Christchurch Airport are offering a $5,000 scholarship to a person or project helping to create greater aviation safety in New Zealand.
Applications for the Jilly Murphy Memorial Scholarship for Aviation Safety open today. An…
Airways NZ confirms international training collaboration with Washington Consulting Group, Inc.
27 Sep 2016Airways New Zealand is expanding its international training portfolio under a new agreement with the Washington Consulting Group, Inc (WCG) to deliver air traffic control (ATC) training services worldwide.
New Zealand’s air navigation services pro…
Satellite-based aircraft tracking on the way for NZ
22 Sep 2016A new satellite-supported system designed to replace radar as New Zealand’s main aircraft tracking technology is a step closer. Airways New Zealand has secured a supplier of ground infrastructure for its Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (…
Read morePre-flight info in pilots' pockets through IFIS Mobile
14 Sep 2016Private and recreational pilots can now access the latest pre-flight and weather information on their mobile devices, thanks to Airways NZ’s development of a mobile extension of the Internet Flight Information Service (IFIS) website.
(EDITOR'S NOTE,…
Rocket Lab cleared to launch by Airways New Zealand
09 Sep 2016Rocket Lab has passed a significant milestone in its launch preparations after agreeing with Airways New Zealand how the air navigation service provider will safely support regular rocket launches through New Zealand airspace.
Airways has signed a c…