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Air NZ announces order for 14 Airbus 320, first with Sharklet wingtips.

November 11th 2009, 20:54 CET, 149 views

Air New Zealand have announced that they have placed an order for 14 Airbus A320 aircraft to replace their B737-300 domestic fleet. Deliveries will commence in early 2011 and there is also an option to purchase a further 11 aircraft. Quote: Airbus launches “Sharklet” large wingtip devices for...

Czech Airlines A320 in New Zealand

November 9th 2009, 02:19 CET, 257 views

A Czech Airlines A320 is on wet lease with Air Calin while their A320 is on maintenance. Arrives and departs on Sundays at Auckland....

Qantas (Jetconnect) introduce their first Boeing 737-800 to Tasman service

October 4th 2009, 10:35 CET, 496 views

September 17 marks the first flight of Qantas (Jetconnect) Boeing 737-800 service on Trans Tasman flight to Sydney. The 737-800 will replace the ageing 737-400s now in service....

Air New Zealand first 767 Winglet conversion arrives back from Hong Kong.

July 13th 2009, 01:11 CET, 665 views

ANZ first 767 winglet conversion arrived back today just after dawn....

Jetstar commence domestic service replacing Qantas in New Zealand

June 11th 2009, 07:04 CET, 399 views

June 10 marked the changeover from Qantas operations to Jetstar on the domestic New Zealand routes. A320 aircraft replace the Boeing 733 on Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown destinations....

Tauranga City Airport D-Day Celebration

June 8th 2009, 04:58 CET, 320 views

June 7 Classic Flyers and Tauranga Military Collection had a special day to commemorate D-Day. There were a a number of aircraft taking part in various displays over the day with re-enactors taking part on the ground to add that extra realism to the event. An enjoyable outing for families and...

Classic Fighters - Omaka 2009

April 15th 2009, 02:41 CET, 571 views

April 10-12 was the biannual airshow at Omaka near Blenheim where many prop driven aircraft assemble for a magnificient show. Some were there for the first time like Spitfire IX PV270, Bristol B2, and back again Avro 504K, RAAF Caribou for the last time before retirement. This years theme was...

Waikato Balloon Festival 2009

March 27th 2009, 04:29 CET, 293 views

25 - 29 March is the balloon festival in Hamilton and the surrounding area. 29 balloons take part this year with some special shapes coming from overseas to help celebrate the 10th birthday of this event....

Whenuapai Air Show 2009

March 24th 2009, 08:52 CET, 708 views

21 March the RNZAF had their annual open day and air show. Whenuapai alternates with Ohakea each year and this year was one of the most well attended of recent years. A USAF Boeing C-17 came all the way from Alaska to take part in both static and flying displays. 2 RAAF F-18 were also on display...