Category Archives: Aviation News

The importance of a visible membership organisation in the media

The power and reach of the media should never be underestimated. What’s in the media [...]

RNZ: AIANZ calls for tighter rules after drone and plane nearly collide at Auckland Airport

UAVNZ Chair Isaac Henderson and TAIC calling for tighter rules and standards after a drone [...]

Milford Sound Piopiotahi tourism announcements recognise efforts of tourism and aviation operators

The Government’s announcement to retain aircraft access to Milford Sound Piopiotahi is a major win [...]

Aviators Honoured in King’s Birthday Honours

Two respected aviation industry figures have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for [...]

AIANZ EO Tony Michelle features on RNZ Rural News – Halter Towers

Some farmers are investing in new age ‘electronic collars' to manage their cattle herds - [...]

AIANZ meets with Associate Minister of Transport

Acting President Gordon Alexander and Chief Executive Simon Wallace met yesterday with James Meager, the [...]

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 [...]

NZ Herald: Airways NZ extends price hike feedback time after complaints from aviation industry

AIANZ comments on proposed annual price increase of 7.7% for airline customers from Airways, already [...]

NZ Herald: Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’

AIANZ CE, Simon Wallace, comments; NZ Herald: Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found [...]

NZ Herald: Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights

Pilots will soon be able to get licence cancellations or suspensions reviewed by experts. Aviation [...]