Christchurch Airport - Latest News [Page 4]
Singapore Airlines to bring a new aircraft to Christchurch
Monday, 14 May 2018, 12:43 pm | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport welcomes today’s announcement that Singapore Airlines will start flying the latest Airbus 350 to and from Christchurch next January. More >>
Christchurch Airport wins on the world stage
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 10:34 am | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has just been named one of the world’s best at the World Airport Awards in Stockholm. More >>
Flying from the South Island into the future
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:31 pm | Christchurch Airport
Flying from the South Island into the future – without a pilot South Island testing of autonomous air travel is being welcomed by Christchurch Airport. California-based company Kitty Hawk, operating as Zephyr Airworks in New Zealand, has revealed it’s ... More >>
Record passengers drive half-year result
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 8:49 am | Christchurch Airport
Total operating revenue for the six months to 31 December 2017 was $88.9 million, up $2.4m (2.8%) compared to the same period last year. Surplus after tax was $19.3 million, up $1.1m (5.8%) compared to the same period last year, allowing the Board ... More >>
Another month, another record set at Christchurch Airport
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:03 pm | Christchurch Airport
Another month, another record at Christchurch Airport. Figures just in show the record set in December 2017, for busiest month on record, was beaten in January. A new record of 195,881 international passengers in January beat the December record by four per ... More >>
Christchurch NZ’s fastest growing entry point for Chinese
Friday, 9 February 2018, 1:10 pm | Christchurch Airport
Statistics show the airport’s Chinese visitor arrivals grew by 59% in December. In that month alone, we added 2,144 more Chinese visitor arrivals, more than 60% of the total increase for the whole of New Zealand (3392). More >>
Busiest month ever at Christchurch Airport
Wednesday, 10 January 2018, 11:52 am | Christchurch Airport
Statistics reveal the number of passengers through the terminal was the highest number for any month on record. More >>
More cargo planes herald the key export season
Monday, 4 December 2017, 11:48 am | Christchurch Airport
More cargo planes herald the key export season for South Island Eagle-eyed planespotters are noticing increasing visits by cargo planes to Christchurch Airport at the moment. This signals the start of the key export season and highlights the valuable contribution ... More >>
Christchurch Airport Wins Award for Energy Efficiency
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:05 am | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has taken out the Efficiency Champion category of the Sustainable Business Network Awards after dramatically reducing its energy use and focusing on using cleaner energy sources. More >>
Global Aviation Upgrade Trial Comes to Christchurch
Monday, 6 November 2017, 1:19 pm | Christchurch Airport
A trial to bring a global aviation navigation upgrade programme to the South Island has been announced in Christchurch today by Airways New Zealand, Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BARNZ), Christchurch Airport and New Southern Sky. More >>
Christchurch Airport 2040 revealed
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 12:05 pm | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has an eye on the future and has today revealed its vision for the airport in 2040. More >>
Profit lifts 50% at Christchurch Airport
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 2:58 pm | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport (CIAL) has today announced increased net profit, revenue, and total declared dividends as a result of record passenger numbers and strong property growth. Christchurch Airport’s Net Profit after Tax for FY17 grew $21.5 million ... More >>
Daily flights to China a big boost for the South Island
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 3:04 pm | Christchurch Airport
Daily flights to China a big boost for the South Island The partnership between Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines is going from strength to strength and helping boost tourism and trade for the South Island. The Chinese airline will increase its ... More >>
New opportunities and new horizons for tourism operators
Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:49 am | Christchurch Airport
Four more South Island tourism companies have today been named as recipients of the ‘New Horizons Fund’ support programme to help them make the most of opportunities from the rapidly growing China market. More >>
Convention Centre critical to city
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 3:39 pm | Christchurch Airport
Brilliant news for New Zealand, the South Island and our city. More >>
Christchurch Airport to boost Chinese visitor spending
Friday, 21 April 2017, 9:38 am | Christchurch Airport
21 April 2017: Christchurch Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba, the world’s largest retail commerce company, to connect small and regional New Zealand businesses with Chinese visitors before, during and after their visit, ... More >>
International passenger growth drives 13% rise in dividends
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 10:36 am | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport is reporting an increased profit for the six months to 31 December as a result of strong international passenger growth. More >>
New Zealand’s first Smart Shuttle unveiled in Christchurch
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 11:21 am | Christchurch Airport
The future arrived at Christchurch Airport this morning, with the introduction of the fully autonomous Smart Shuttle for New Zealand’s first on-road research trial. More >>
Winter sun for South Islanders– Christchurch to Rarotonga
Friday, 9 December 2016, 1:54 pm | Christchurch Airport
South Islanders wanting sun next winter can book direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga right now for next winter. More >>
China Southern Airlines increases flights
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 1:24 pm | Christchurch Airport
A significant vote of confidence in the South Island has come today with news China Southern Airlines will increase its direct services to Christchurch over the important summer season. More >>