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Christchurch’s Iconic Spitfire Back And Better Than Ever
Friday, 17 April 2026, 12:05 pm | Christchurch Airport
The Spitfire has long been a point of pride and connection for locals and visitors alike. The restoration has brought new life to the replica, ensuring it remains a striking and meaningful feature for years to come. More >>
International Visitor Numbers Surge 22% In Standout Summer For Christchurch Airport
Monday, 13 April 2026, 7:20 am | Christchurch Airport
Between November 2025 and March 2026, 3.1 million passengers travelled through the airport, including 287,000 international visitors, a clear sign of just how busy and vibrant the season has been. More >>
Christchurch Strengthens Australian Links With New Direct Perth Service
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:39 am | Christchurch Airport
With numerous and frequent domestic connections to Christchurch from all over the South and North Island, Western Australia just got one step closer. More >>
Iconic Spitfire Landmark Removed For Refurbishment
Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:44 am | Christchurch Airport
The aircraft is a replica of the original Spitfire, tail number TE288, which was installed in 1964 as a memorial outside the former Brevet Club at the airport. More >>
Christchurch Airport Delivers Double-Digit Revenue Growth And 24% Profit Lift In Strong First Half
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9:24 am | Christchurch Airport
Alongside its financial performance, the airport is also on track to reach zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and has already cut these emissions by 92 percent compared with its 2015 baseline. More >>
New Direct Christchurch To Nelson Service By Originair
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 11:34 am | Christchurch Airport
With Nelson Airport located close to the city, the new service offers a simple and efficient option for travellers, helping reduce travel time and complexity. More >>
Christchurch Airport Announces New Direct Flights To Vanuatu With Solomon Airlines
Monday, 19 January 2026, 4:22 pm | Christchurch Airport
With Vanuatu two hours behind New Zealand in winter, travellers can have breakfast at home and then touch down in time for a relaxed lunch at a seaside restaurant in Port Vila, all in one easy day. More >>
Christchurch Airport’s Scott Callaway Honoured With National Tourism Leadership Award
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6:19 pm | Christchurch Airport
The award recognises individuals who have demonstrated long-term leadership, innovation, and influence in New Zealand’s tourism industry, attributes that perfectly describe Scott’s 50-year career shaping Aotearoa’s visitor economy. More >>
Christchurch Airport Welcomes Air NZ’s New Direct Service To Adelaide
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 5:19 pm | Christchurch Airport
This new direct air link brings that partnership to life, connecting people & places. It offers Kiwis a new gateway to explore South Australia’s rich food, wine & cultural scene and an easier connection for Australians to experience the South Island More >>
Originair Touches Down In Christchurch
Monday, 20 October 2025, 12:02 pm | Christchurch Airport
The British Aerospace Jetstream 32 aircraft will operate return services, supporting business, tourism, and patient travel to specialist healthcare. More >>
Christchurch Airport Gets Lion’s Share Of Major Uplift In Jetstar Services
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:30 pm | Christchurch Airport
Jetstar CEO, Stephanie Tully “Christchurch is our biggest gateway to the South Island and with this announcement, we are providing even more choice and low fares for holidaymakers and business travellers. More >>
$33.5m Of Christchurch Airport’s $44.7m Dividend Returned To The City
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 10:10 am | Christchurch Airport
Chief Executive Justin Watson said the results highlight the success of the airport’s diversified strategy and focus on delivering value to customers and shareholders. More >>
Kōwhai Park Solar Farm Reaches ‘Golden Row’ Milestone, Marking Major Step In Delivery
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:28 am | Christchurch Airport
The project is being delivered through a partnership between Lightsource bp and Contact Energy, in collaboration with Christchurch Airport. The solar farm is being constructed on a 230-hectare site at the airport, aligning with the airport’s broader ambitions ... More >>
China Southern Celebrates 10 Years Of Connecting The South Island And China With More Flights, Cargo Opportunity
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 8:16 am | Christchurch Airport
This milestone year for China Southern marks a decade since it first touched down in Christchurch operating a single charter flight to prove our market back in 2015. Since then, the airline has flown over half a million passengers to the South Island. More >>
Christchurch Airport And Shanghai Airport Sign Agreement To Strengthen Air Links
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:28 am | Christchurch Airport
The MOU aims to strengthen strategic ties, encourage direct connectivity and support growing demand for trade and tourism between the South Island and China who are New Zealand’s largest trading partner. More >>
Christchurch Airport Sets Global Precedent In Aviation Emissions Monitoring
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:16 am | Christchurch Airport
A key part of Christchurch Airport’s sustainability journey has been tracking and reducing their own on-the-ground airport operational emissions. This new tool builds on that work by offering advanced insights into aviation-related emissions from aircraft ... More >>
Christchurch Airport Announces International Green Airports Award
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:56 am | Christchurch Airport
The airport was one of only four airports globally to receive Platinum recognition, the award celebrates the airport’s role in establishing a major joint venture between Contact Energy and Lightsource bp to develop Kōwhai Park solar farm, currently under ... More >>
Adelaide, Here We Come. New Direct Flights From Christchurch
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 5:20 pm | Christchurch Airport
The flights are perfectly timed for long weekend escapes or easy business trips. More >>
It’s All Happening At Christchurch Airport
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 1:12 pm | Christchurch Airport
For the first time in 25 years, domestic jet flights will return to Hamilton, with selected services now operated by a 171-seat Airbus A320. More >>
Christchurch Airport Wins Big As Qantas Boosts Summer Flight
Monday, 26 May 2025, 11:53 am | Christchurch Airport
From 15 December to 26 January, Qantas will operate up to seven additional flights per week to Sydney and up to three additional flights per week to Melbourne, taking a significant share of an up to 20% increase in the airline’s trans-Tasman schedule. More >>
