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Marlborough Aero Club now has the most advanced fleet of Piper Tomahawks in New Zealand, thanks to a smart new upgrade that has seen ZK-DMF and ZK-EQH overhauled with the latest instruments and a new paint scheme.

Exciting news! The Government has met with Classic Flyers NZ (BOP Classic Aircraft Trust) and offered the Trust the permanent loan of a Skyhawk aircraft.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force today accepted the first upgraded P-3K2 Orion from the Ministry of Defence during a short ceremony at Air Force Base Whenuapai.

[2 Feb 2011 | No Comment ]

Air New Zealand’s striking new all black A320 aircraft will touch down at Auckland airport for the first time this afternoon, marking the start of a revolution in the airline’s domestic jet service.

The Rock, Wellington Airport’s bold new terminal development has arrived and today hosted its first group of high fliers during its official opening function.

Boeing is introducing new subscription-based services to help airlines save fuel and increase environmental efficiency.

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) has advised the airport will remain closed until at least 1pm.

Jetstar has announced a permanent addition to its flying schedule between Wellington and Auckland, making Jetstar’s trademark low fares available 24 times per week starting from 31 October 2010.

Legendary Boeing aeronautical engineer Joe Sutter, credited with leading the development of the iconic 747 jetliner, won the inaugural Flightglobal Lifetime Achievement Award.

[4 Jul 2010 | No Comment ]

Lycoming is making quick progress with its IE2 electronic engine controls in the Lancair Evolution. The company is shooting for a certified version by the end of 2010 or early 2011. Lycoming’s Jim Morris gave Avweb an update on the project.

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