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Christchurch International Airport - Latest News [Page 3]

Rotorua-Chch-Queenstown flights good news for tourism

Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:56 pm | Christchurch International Airport

The decision by Air New Zealand to fly larger jets between Rotorua and Queenstown, via Christchurch, next summer is being welcomed by Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) as a positive move for New Zealand tourism. CIAL General Manager of Aeronautical ... More >>

Christchurch Airport receives unique international award

Friday, 21 October 2011, 10:01 am | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport has received an international accolade never offered before. The CAPA Special Airport Leadership Award was made overnight by CAPA - Centre for Aviation. The citation reads "in recognition of community and industry leadership ... More >>

CIAL understands solution for quake ravaged Kaiapoi

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 5:29 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) says it understands the Government’s decision to facilitate the rezoning of some new land for housing in one area of Kaiapoi, in the wake of the devastating earthquakes. CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult says the ... More >>

Christchurch Airport Wins Award for Scenery Experience

Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 4:36 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport has won an international award for its innovative theming. The airbridges and video theming initiatives around the airport won The Best Arrivals Experience award at the 2011 Future Travel Experience awards in Vancouver. ... More >>

Round the Clock Works to Keep Airport Operating

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 1:18 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Crews continue to work around the clock to maintain the operating capability of Christchurch International Airport - one of the city’s key transport routes. Chief Operating Officer, Andy Lester, says the wintery blast brought heavy snow to the tarmac overnight ... More >>

Update from Christchurch Airport as of 3:30pm

Monday, 15 August 2011, 4:37 pm | Christchurch International Airport

While this morning’s snowfall has now been cleared from the runway and apron at Christchurch Airport, the impacts of this storm are still being felt by travellers. Some flights in and out remain disrupted due to the weather conditions affecting ... More >>

Airport Opens Secure Area For Charity Ball

Saturday, 13 August 2011, 2:41 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport will welcome 430 guests to its international departure lounge this Saturday night (October 13, 2011). More >>

5pm Update for Christchurch Airport

Monday, 25 July 2011, 5:05 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Most flights in and out of Christchurch Airport today have been cancelled due to snow. However the runways are now clear and a few flights are still operating. Two domestic Jetstar flights are due to come in to Christchurch Airport this evening. ... More >>

Exciting commercial property development takes off in Chch

Monday, 27 June 2011, 2:44 pm | Christchurch International Airport

The development of the commercial property area in Christchurch known as Dakota Park is forging ahead with the securing of two further international companies. More >>

Christchurch Airport wins top award for aviation safety

Thursday, 23 June 2011, 3:04 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport was presented with the Jim Collins Memorial award for Aviation Safety at the NZ Airline Pilots’ Association (NZALPA) conference in Auckland on Tuesday evening – and then the CEO and Chief Operating Officer had ... More >>

Christchurch Airport Reopens

Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 9:48 am | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch Airport has re-opened following the 5.3 earthquake earlier in the evening. The airport closed for two hours following the aftershock in order to do careful checks of the runway. More >>

Christchurch Airport closes briefly following earthquake

Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 9:46 am | Christchurch International Airport

Following a 5.3 earthquake, Christchurch Airport has been closed for a couple of hours while the terminal and runways are checked for any damage. More >>

Many flights into and out of Christchurch Airport resume

Thursday, 16 June 2011, 1:08 pm | Christchurch International Airport

“Both domestic and international flights will be operating this afternoon,” said CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult. “In fact, passengers are checking in right now.” More >>

Press Update: Christchurch Airport Midday June 16

Thursday, 16 June 2011, 12:11 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Presently there are no flights arriving at or departing from Christchurch Airport due to the volcanic ash cloud over the country. Airlines are reviewing the situation and an update on flight plans is expected at around 1pm. More >>

Christchurch Airport is now open and operational

Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:37 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch Airport is now open and operational following this afternoon’s 6.0 earthquake. “Our engineers have thoroughly checked both the runways and the terminal and we’re pleased to report no damage to the runways and no structural damage to ... More >>

Christchurch Airport welcomes Air New Zealand standby fares

Friday, 10 June 2011, 3:07 pm | Christchurch International Airport

The news that Air New Zealand is launching standby fares to and from Christchurch has been warmly welcomed by Christchurch Airport. “Air New Zealand has always been a great supporter of Christchurch and this will be a great boost for travel to and ... More >>

Transport hub launched at Christchurch Airport

Friday, 10 June 2011, 2:18 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch Airport has launched a transport hub at the airport for regional and long-distance bus travellers. Regional bus and shuttle services now connecting to the airport include Newmans Coachlines and GreatSights, which presently have routes ... More >>

Christchurch first NZ airport to offer Mobile Website

Thursday, 9 June 2011, 9:12 am | Christchurch International Airport

In a first for New Zealand airports, Christchurch International Airport now offers a mobile website for travellers in order to give them a significantly better online experience when they use their mobile phones to access the airport's website. More >>

Temporary Office precinct in Christchurch starts work

Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 12:58 pm | Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport has begun construction of a temporary office precinct on Orchard Road, close to the airport terminal. "We're providing this facility as a way of responding to the need of businesses for premises and services ... More >>

DuPont innovation award for Christchurch Airport grass

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 12:21 pm | Christchurch International Airport

A grass product developed at Christchurch Airport by Grasslanz Technology and AgResearch has been given a DuPont Innovation Award. The awards recognise the commercialisation of outstanding science and technology in Australasia, and this was the only award ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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