Author Archives: Stefanie Dixon

Permanent Aviation Council members announced: Aviation Industry Association members represented

AIANZ Chief Executive Simon Wallace has been appointed to the new permanent Aviation Council, announced [...]

Building Connections and Collaboration in Christchurch – UAVNZ Networking Event Recap

UAVNZ and Aerospace NZ co-hosted our third networking event, in Ōtautahi Christchurch. It was another [...]

Kicked off – Mental Health & Resilience Workshops for Aviation Engineers

National workshop series launched: Mental Health & Resilience Workshops for Aviation Engineers - strengthening New [...]

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 - [...]

Taupō AIANZ/UAVNZ Member Networking Event

Over 50 people attended the UAVNZ event with a focus on geospatial uses for UAVs [...]

AIANZ meets with Associate Minister of Transport

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