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Airport reports year of strong progress and performance

Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:39 pm | Queenstown Airport

- Largest annual dividend of $6.3 million delivered to shareholders. For Queenstown Lakes District Council, this equates to $202 per rateable property in the district. More >>

QT Airport welcomes first international after-dark flight

Sunday, 26 June 2016, 8:36 pm | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (24 June 2016) – Queenstown Airport welcomed its first international after-dark flight tonight, just in time for its passengers – predominantly Australian skiers and holidaymakers - to enjoy the opening night celebrations of ... More >>

Queenstown welcomes first commercial after-dark flight

Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 9:53 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (23 May 2016) – Queenstown Airport achieved a major milestone for New Zealand aviation and tourism tonight as it welcomed its first commercial after-dark flight. Air New Zealand flight NZ613 from Auckland touched down at 19:24 ... More >>

Queenstown Airport Corporation appoints Colin Keel as CEO

Thursday, 12 May 2016, 1:33 pm | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport Corporation’s (QAC) Board of Directors today announced that it has appointed aviation and transport infrastructure specialist Colin Keel as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. More >>

Queenstown Airport gearing up for winter evening flights

Thursday, 21 April 2016, 11:43 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (21 April 2016) – Queenstown Airport will be ready to receive after-dark flights from the end of April following the completion of a runway and airfield lighting upgrade. The $18 million runway works, completed over the past ... More >>

Queenstown Airport welcomes Jetstar plans

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 2:29 pm | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (6 April 2016) – Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Acting CEO Mark Edghill has welcomed Jetstar’s announcement regarding its plans to introduce international evening flights this winter. Mr Edghill says that the ... More >>

Queenstown Airport reports strong half-year result

Monday, 15 February 2016, 10:51 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport reports strong half-year result - Net Profit after Tax (unaudited) for the 6 months ended 31 December 2015 of $6.2 million - up 31% on the previous corresponding period. More >>

Queenstown Airport welcomes plan for evening flights

Thursday, 28 January 2016, 10:03 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (27 January 2016) – Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Acting CEO Mike Clay has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will begin evening flights in winter 2016 if approved by regulators. More >>

Queenstown Airport to kick off infrastructure improvements

Monday, 2 November 2015, 11:57 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (2 November 2015) – Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) is starting work on a $17 million series of major airfield infrastructure improvements designed to pave the way for evening flights in winter 2016 and improve overall safety ... More >>

Strong year-end result for Queenstown Airport

Friday, 21 August 2015, 10:17 am | Queenstown Airport

A sustained period of outstanding passenger growth has again underpinned Queenstown Airport Corporation’s (QAC) strong financial performance for the 2014/15 financial year. More >>

New Queenstown Airport international terminal opens

Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 12:29 pm | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (23 June 2015): Queenstown Airport is celebrating 20 years of international air services with another major milestone - the opening of its new $17* million international terminal. More >>

Queenstown Airport rated world’s most scenic landing

Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 11:07 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand (12 May 2015) –Queenstown Airport is flying high after being voted ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing’ in an annual poll conducted by international private jet booking service PrivateFly. More >>

Queenstown Airport gears up for busy winter season

Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 12:55 pm | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport is gearing up for another busy winter season with an increased flight schedule and the opening of its new international terminal in June. Queenstown Airport Corporation CEO Scott Paterson says the winter season is looking “very ... More >>

Queenstown Airport Monthly Passenger Update

Monday, 13 April 2015, 1:29 pm | Queenstown Airport

It’s a little early for winter but it’s nice to see white gold again. More >>

Floral Anzac tribute to feature at Queenstown Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 10:04 am | Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport will mark the upcoming Anzac Day centenary on 25 April with a special floral tribute created by acclaimed Kiwi designer Craig Thorburn. More >>

NASA balloon launch update - No Go for Thurs 19 March

Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 1:35 pm | Queenstown Airport

NASA advises it is NO GO for launch on Thursday 19 March. The latest prediction of the balloon trajectory is attached. Again, the balloon heads too far north in the first few days of flight. The team will continue to evaluate conditions on a ... More >>

NASA balloon launch update for Tues 17 March

Monday, 16 March 2015, 2:03 pm | Queenstown Airport

Please be advised that will not be a balloon launch attempt tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March. At the moment the winds in the stratosphere are making the balloon trajectory unacceptable but the NASA team is continuing to monitor the weather patterns closely. ... More >>

NASA balloon launch update - No launch Monday 16th March

Sunday, 15 March 2015, 10:05 am | Queenstown Airport

Please be advised there will be no balloon launch attempt on Monday. An assessment of flight conditions for a launch attempt on Tuesday 17th will be made by NASA on Monday by 2pm. More >>

NASA to launch scientific space balloon from Wanaka NZ

Monday, 2 March 2015, 11:04 am | Queenstown Airport

Residents in the Southern Hemisphere’s mid-latitudes, such as Argentina and South Africa, may catch a glimpse of a large NASA heavy-lift scientific balloon as it travels around the globe on a potentially record-breaking flight. More >>

Queenstown Airport reports strong half-year result

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 1:16 pm | Queenstown Airport

- Strong financial performance, Net Profit after Tax (unaudited) is $4.7 million - up 23% for the 6 months ending 31 December 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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