Friday 3 September 2010      


What's News

Air NZ increases domestic capacity. Air NZ increases domestic capacity.

Anyone travelling between Tauranga and Christchurch and between Invercargill and Wellington are set to get a large boost in capacity.

Pilot lands plane with only one wing. Pilot lands plane with only one wing.

There are many videos on the internet that you can clearly see are ‘fakes’ but this video from AvWeb.com really made me sit up and think what a lucky guy 22 year old Dino Moline was.

Wellington sees a future for Pacific Blue.

Pacific Blue currently fly from Wellington to Auckland three times daily and Wellington to Christchurch two times daily, which is around 12% of Wellington’s air traffic on these routes.


Airports

NZPI – Parakai Aerodrome.

NZPI – Parakai Aerodrome. Parakai is located to the north of Helensville and is a strip for light general aviation and sport aircrafts.
NZLX – Alexandra Aerodrome.

NZLX – Alexandra Aerodrome. Alexandra is located in the very heart of Central Otago, about 3/4 of the way down the South Island of New Zealand.
NZWN – Wellington Aerodrome.

NZWN – Wellington Aerodrome. Wellington airport is located between to hills. Weather is always a problem in the area as it changes quick and quite often.

Press Releases

Wellington sees a future for Pacific Blue.

Pacific Blue currently fly from Wellington to Auckland three times daily and Wellington to Christchurch two times daily, which is around 12% of Wellington’s air traffic on these routes.

Changes to Jetstar Management.

Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, today announced changes to the management of the Qantas Group’s low fares carrier, Jetstar, to position the organisation for future growth.

Jetstar adds international destinations to AKL. Jetstar adds international destinations to AKL.

New direct flights to Melbourne and Cairns taking off – plus more Jetstar domestic services to Wellington. All in a days work for the budget airline flying in New Zealand.


Events

Warbirds over Wanaka.

Warbirds over Wanaka. Warbirds over Wanaka is New Zealand's most well known air show. Based out of Wanaka airport the show brings people from around the globe.
NZ Pilot Expo – 2010 and Beyond.

NZ Pilot Expo – 2010 and Beyond. The NZ Pilot Expo runs once a year around March. Its focus is on pilots and aircraft owners and technology that points towards safer aviation.
RNZAF Open Day – Whenuapai.

RNZAF Open Day – Whenuapai. The R.N.Z.A.F. run open days are held on their Whenuapai and Oharkia bases every two years. They comprise the best the Air force has to offer along with a war birds display.


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