Author Archives: Simon Wallace

Opinion: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes – Simon Wallace

New Zealand’s vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs as recent government [...]

Opinion: The Value of Advocacy

AIANZ’s advocacy has saved members thousands and strengthened the sector — but our voice is [...]

Ashok Poduval appointed to the Civil Aviation Independent Review Panel

The AIANZ congratulates Ashok Poduval, who has been made one of the Independent Review Panel [...]

CAA Review of Fees, Levies and Charges

Good news for parts of our membership and a ‘win’ off the back of the [...]

AIANZ Year in Review

Reflecting on a transformative year, the Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand (AIANZ) has revitalised [...]

Opinion: Debunking the myth about pilot graduate debt

Debunking the myth about pilot graduate debt, by Simon Wallace, Aviation Industry Association Chief Executive

Wayne van der Laan – the NZAAA lifetime achievement award

NZAAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner shares his biography for our readers.

FENZ Levies – a great win for the aviation industry!

The Association is pleased to advise the Government announced yesterday a significant reduction in FENZ [...]

NZ Herald coverage of CAA issues this week

The AIANZ was interviewed by Michael Morrah for the NZ Herald stories on CAA this [...]

Increase in visa fees must be matched by better performance from Immigration New Zealand

AIANZ is writing to Erica Stanford to express concerns about increased visa fees. Details on [...]