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Mechanics Bay: The Story Of New Zealand's First International Airport

Today, it's home to a popular heliport and function venue.

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Curious Kiwi Carriers: 5 Airlines From New Zealand That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Have you heard of Sounds Air, Barrier Air, and Air Chathams?

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Examined: The Role Of The Boeing P-8 'Poseidon' In the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Four examples of the type have been delivered to the RNZAF.

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History: Did New Zealand Achieve The First Flight Before The Wright Brothers?

Whether Richard Pearse flew or just "long hopped" before the Wright brothers has been debated for over 120 years.

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LATAM Boeing 787 Plunge: Accidental Press Of Pilot's Seat Adjustment Button?

Investigators are yet to release their preliminary report on the LATAM Airlines incident, which resulted in around 50 injuries.

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50+ Passengers Injured After Sudden Drop On LATAM Boeing 787 From Sydney

The Boeing 787-9 landed safely in Auckland, New Zealand, where more than 50 people had to be treated by emergency services.

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The Story Of Air New Zealand's Boeing 767-300ER Fleet

The Kiwi flag carrier operated the type for more than a quarter of a century.

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Why New Zealand Should Have Nonstop Flights To Brazil

Do you think flights will ever materialize?

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A Brief Guide To New Zealand's 5 Main Airports

New Zealand has a few major airports spread between the North and South Islands.

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Analysis: Christchurch Airport Has Not Fully Recovered Its International Traffic

New Zealand's second busiest airport is 441 international flights shy of pre-pandemic operations.

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Air New Zealand Feels Heat From US Carriers And Cuts Earnings Outlook

Air New Zealand is facing some serious headwinds that are making 2024 a much tougher year than the previous one, which may be as good as it gets

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Air New Zealand’s Economy Bunk Beds Will Launch This Year

Do you plan on booking a flight to test out these bunk beds in the sky?

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Nelson Airport: Inside New Zealand's Planespotting Paradise

Nelson Airport has a new plane spotting addition for aviation and photography enthusiasts.

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Auckland Airport Rail Link Plans Canceled By New Zealand Government

New Zealand's newly formed government took no time in squashing the project.

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The World's Coolest McDonald's Is A DC-3 Airplane In New Zealand

You can eat your Big Mac inside the specially liveried aircraft.

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Flight Review: Air New Zealand's Domestic Airbus A320 Koru Hour Service

The airline served premium drinks and a snack on what was a short domestic hop.

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Crossing The Cook Strait: The Airlines Crossing Some Of New Zealand's Roughest Waters

The only gap between two mountain ranges, these waters can be like a wind tunnel, making it an exciting trip by air or sea.

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The Top 5 Airlines Offering Flights To New Zealand From The USA In 2024

Americans have several options for jetting off to the picturesque country.

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Air New Zealand Takes The Top Spot For Safest Airline In 2023

Qantas was last year's winner, with Air New Zealand winning this year's award with a thin margin.

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What Can We Expect From Air New Zealand In 2024?

From inflight WiFI to the Skynest, let's check out what's on the horizon in 2024.

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