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Airways New Zealand
Making your world possible
Airways looks after air traffic throughout NZ; at control towers located at main trunk and regional airports; at NZ's military bases and in our two radar centres in Auckland and Christchurch. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely.
Airways New Zealand - Latest News [Page 4]
Airways teams with NASA for super-pressure balloon launch
Tuesday, 25 April 2017, 4:56 pm | Airways New Zealand
NASA 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. More >>
Airways New Zealand marks 30 years of operations
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 4:54 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The air navigation services provider (ANSP) was one of New Zealand’s first State Owned Enterprises and one of the first ANSPs to corporatise globally. More >>
Airways NZ welcomes trans-Tasman aviation industry group
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:38 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand CEO Ed Sims congratulates the founding members of Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) which launched today. More >>
Airways NZ launches new aeronautical services company
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:17 pm | Airways New Zealand
Aeropath provides aeronautical services with a focus on assisting aviation organisations to make their way along the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aeronautical information management (AIM) roadmap and performance-based navigation (PBN) implementation ... More >>
New Air Traffic Management Platform for Airways NZ
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 11:36 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand announced today it will replace its current air traffic management (ATM) platforms in a $58m project over the next four years. Following a full procurement process Airways has awarded a contract to global science and technology company Leidos ... More >>
Airways and Aireon to Cooperate on South Pacific Validation
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:44 pm | Airways New Zealand
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (28 February 2017) - Airways New Zealand, New Zealand’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and Aireon LLC announced today that they have signed an agreement in principle to enter into an operational validation trial. More >>
Airways reports strong half year result
Friday, 24 February 2017, 10:31 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand today announced its interim results for the period ending 31 December 2016, reporting a strong operational, safety and financial performance. More >>
Online training service nets aviation safety scholarship win
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 3:29 pm | Airways New Zealand
A project to set up free online training materials and animations is the recipient of this year’s Jilly Murphy Memorial Scholarship for Aviation Safety. Airways CEO Ed Sims, a member of the judging panel, says it was great to see the issue of airport ... More >>
Airways Chair Judy Kirk announces resignation of CEO Ed Sims
Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:32 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand Chair Judy Kirk has today confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Ed Sims after six years leading the state-owned enterprise. More >>
Busiest summer on record for New Zealand’s skies
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 9:42 am | Airways New Zealand
Air traffic volumes in New Zealand are reaching record levels this summer as the aviation industry experiences a period of exceptional growth. More >>
UAV flights on the rise - 25,000 recorded in two years
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 4:12 pm | Airways New Zealand
The number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flights in New Zealand is rapidly increasing according to the latest figures from airshare.co.nz . So, those lucky enough to be gifted a UAV this Christmas are reminded to make sure they know their responsibilities ... More >>
Saudi Arabian air traffic controllers graduate in NZ
Friday, 18 November 2016, 10:53 am | Airways New Zealand
A group of Saudi Arabian students have graduated from air traffic control studies with Airways New Zealand today, as the organisation helps to fill a critical gap globally for training of air traffic controllers. More >>
Judy Kirk appointed Chair of Airways New Zealand Board
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 11:01 am | Airways New Zealand
Experienced business leader Judy Kirk ONZM has been appointed Chair of the Board of Airways New Zealand, the country’s air navigation services provider announced today. More >>
Satellite-based aircraft tracking on the way for NZ
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 12:24 pm | Airways New Zealand
A new satellite-supported system designed to replace radar as New Zealand’s main aircraft tracking technology is a step closer. Airways New Zealand has secured a supplier of ground infrastructure for its Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast ... More >>
Pre-flight info in pilots' pockets through IFIS Mobile
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 2:24 pm | Airways New Zealand
Private and recreational pilots can now access the latest pre-flight and weather information on their mobile devices, thanks to Airways NZ’s development of a mobile extension of the Internet Flight Information Service (IFIS) website. More >>
Rocket Lab cleared to launch by Airways New Zealand
Friday, 9 September 2016, 12:38 pm | Airways New Zealand
Rocket Lab has passed a significant milestone in its launch preparations after agreeing with Airways New Zealand how the air navigation service provider will safely support regular rocket launches through New Zealand airspace. More >>
Airways NZ innovation to address US hiring surge
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 2:17 pm | Airways New Zealand
Air traffic controllers (ATCs) in the United States will be recruited using pre-screening assessments designed in New Zealand as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) steps up a major recruitment drive, in a deal with Airways NZ. More >>
Andrew Boyd new Head of People and Capability
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 12:44 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand today confirmed the appointment of Andrew Boyd as its new Head of People and Capability. Previously the Executive General Manager – People and Culture with Airservices Australia (the air navigation service provider for Australia’s ... More >>
Airways reports record operating profit
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 10:08 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand has reported a strong safety, operational and financial performance in the year ending 30 June, 2016. More >>
Airways New Zealand appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 3:36 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Ambrose as Chief Technology Officer, a new role for New Zealand’s air navigation service provider (ANSP). “As a technology enabled business, Airways is dedicated to providing safe, ... More >>
