Stewart Island airline gets $640k loan; Industry praises progress for regional airlines but warns of fuel prices

CAA chief Kane Patena on faster airport security screening and claims regulator is not fit for purpose

Air New Zealand has not asked to stop regional routes or get subsidies, minister says, but is it too powerful?

AIANZ raises concerns over proposed agricultural drone rule changes

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand (AIANZ) has expressed serious concerns about the Government's [...]

Aviation industry warns rushed drone reforms risk safety and environment

The Government has blindsided industry with rushed reform of agricultural drone rules that could put [...]

AIANZ welcomes more flexible runway safety rules for regional airports

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand (AIANZ) welcomes the Government's announcement of new civil [...]

AIANZ welcomes new Engineering Technology school subject

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand (AIANZ) has welcomed the Government's announcement that Engineering [...]

Rising costs and outdated funding settings threaten New Zealand’s pilot pipeline

Aviation Industry Association Chief Executive Simon Wallace is calling for urgent action to support domestic [...]

Budget 2026: Aviation Industry welcomes tax relief but skills shortage remains a major concern

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand has welcomed aspects of Budget 2026, particularly the [...]

AIANZ calls for national focus on regional connectivity

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand is urging a renewed national focus on regional [...]