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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 3]
Digital air traffic control towers a step closer for NZ
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 11:25 am | Airways New Zealand
New Zealand’s first remotely operated digital air traffic control tower is a step closer. Air navigation services provider Airways has awarded a contract to global technology provider Frequentis to develop a digital system for Invercargill Airport. More >>
10,000 drone pilots register to fly in New Zealand airspace
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 12:22 pm | Airways New Zealand
More than 10,000 drone pilots are now registered with Airshare to fly in New Zealand airspace. The online hub for drone pilots operated by Airways announced today that its database of registered pilots has topped the milestone mark. More >>
Airways New Zealand records strong result
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 12:21 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand is pleased to report a strong performance for the year ending 30 June 2018, in a period of historically high air traffic volumes and increased profits from its commercial businesses. More >>
Nelson’s New Air Traffic Control Tower Open for Business
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 6:25 pm | Airways New Zealand
Nelson’s New Air Traffic Control Tower Open for Business Airways today opened its new air traffic control tower at Nelson Airport. The new tower will support more than 46,000 flights that arrive into and depart one of New Zealand’s busiest regional ... More >>
New Wellington air traffic control tower ready for take off
Thursday, 23 August 2018, 12:20 pm | Airways New Zealand
Senior Wellington air traffic controller Nathan O'Keeffe sits on position in the new Wellington air traffic control tower. More >>
New Zealand exports simulation technology to Lebanon
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 9:13 am | Airways New Zealand
Air traffic controllers in Lebanon will soon be training in a ‘real world’ air traffic environment using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand. More >>
Airways Launches Inaugral Drone Report
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 2:45 pm | Airways New Zealand
New Zealand’s drone services market is taking off but safety is a major concern according to a new state of the industry report released today by Airways. Based on a national survey of drone operators, the report provides an in-depth look at ... More >>
Saudi Arabian students graduate as air traffic controllers
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 11:56 am | Airways New Zealand
A group of 29 Saudi Arabian students have graduated from Airways New Zealand’s air traffic control training programme, as the organisation further cements its reputation across the Middle East for providing high quality training services. More >>
Invercargill gets first digital air traffic control tower
Monday, 7 May 2018, 1:12 pm | Airways New Zealand
Invercargill Airport will be the first airport in New Zealand to have its air traffic control tower replaced with a digital system operated from a remote location. Air Navigation Services Provider Airways today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking ... More >>
Airways statement re: near miss with drone
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 2:59 pm | Airways New Zealand
Air traffic control organisation Airways New Zealand says it is concerned about an increasing number of drone sightings in controlled airspace. More >>
Airways welcomes Zephyr flying taxi to NZ airspace
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:10 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways today announced it is piloting future technologies needed to support the arrival of autonomous flying vehicles in New Zealand airspace. This follows confirmation by Zephyr Airworks that it will develop and test its air taxi, called Cora, in New ... More >>
Safety, innovation and an eye to the future
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 9:18 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways New Zealand today reported a strong operational, safety and financial performance for the half year ending 31 December 2017. More >>
New Zealand to trial drone traffic management system
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 8:24 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways 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 platform ... More >>
Airways unveils future digital air traffic control tower
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 5:40 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways 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 ... More >>
Airways New Zealand reports strong full year result
Monday, 13 November 2017, 3:13 pm | Airways New Zealand
Airways 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. More >>
Airways Tackles Fuel Shortage with Increased Conservation
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 9:34 am | Airways New Zealand
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 traffic ... More >>
Airways Chair Judy Kirk announces appointment of new CEO
Friday, 7 July 2017, 10:34 am | Airways New Zealand
Airways NZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Graeme Sumner to the role of CEO. More >>
Airways supports first Rocket Lab test launch
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 7:23 pm | Airways New Zealand
Rocket 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. More >>
Wellington’s new air traffic control tower reaches height
Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 10:15 am | Airways New Zealand
Wellington’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 ... More >>
Ed Sims joins WestJet as EVP, Commercial
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:07 pm | Airways New Zealand
Canadian 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, revenue management, ... More >>
