Media statements
New Zealand to trial drone traffic management system
13 Dec 2017Airways is calling for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), or drone, users to take part in the trial of New Zealand’s first UAV traffic management (UTM) platform. Airways has partnered with global airspace management provider AirMap to deliver the platfor…
Read moreAirways unveils future digital air traffic control tower
30 Nov 2017Airways New Zealand is demonstrating a prototype digital air traffic control tower at Auckland Airport, it announced today. The air traffic control organisation is assessing how the technology could increase aviation safety, extend the hours of air s…
Read moreAirways New Zealand reports strong full year result
13 Nov 2017Airways New Zealand has reported another strong operating profit during a year in which it has supported continued industry growth and safety within the aviation industry, Airways Chair Judy Kirk said today.
“Airways is playing a critical role in en…
Airways Tackles Fuel Shortage with Increased Conservation Measures
19 Sep 2017
New Zealand’s air traffic control provider is implementing fuel conservation measures to help alleviate the impact of the Auckland aviation fuel shortage. It expects up to 10 days of disruption to passengers while Airways enforces stricter air tra…
Airways Chair Judy Kirk announces appointment of new CEO
07 Jul 2017Airways NZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Graeme Sumner to the role of CEO.
“This is an extremely positive move for Airways NZ and I’d like to congratulate Graeme on his appointment,” said Judy Kirk, Airways Board Chair. “Graeme is well…
Airways supports first Rocket Lab test launch
25 May 2017Rocket Lab today conducted the first test launch of its Electron rocket, supported by Airways New Zealand to ensure its safe passage through New Zealand’s airspace.
“Today’s launch marks a significant step forward for New Zealand’s burgeoning space…
Wellington’s new air traffic control tower reaches height
16 May 2017Wellington’s iconic new air traffic control tower has marked a major milestone in its construction with the control cab roof craned into place today. The tower that has been designed to look as if it is leaning into Wellington’s prevailing wind is no…
Read moreEd Sims joins WestJet as EVP, Commercial
01 May 2017Canadian airline WestJet has announced the appointment of Ed Sims as Executive Vice-President, Commercial. His role has responsibility for all aspects of the commercial function within WestJet including sales, marketing, product, network planning, re…
Read moreAirways teams with NASA for super-pressure balloon launch
25 Apr 2017NASA has successfully launched its super-pressure scientific balloon from Wanaka aerodrome today, with Airways New Zealand safely managing the balloon’s ascent into near space.
New Zealand’s air navigation services provider worked alongside NASA to …
Weather affecting systems at Wellington Airport
05 Apr 20171:15am
Service has resumed at Wellington Airport. Surface water has been cleared, resolving the earlier disruption to the airport’s Instrument Landing System. Safety checks were completed in time to allow the arrival of an international flight at 12…