Merlin Labs appears on track to launch into certification flight testing early next year for a modified Cessna Caravan with autonomous flight capability.
Merlin received an experimental airworthiness certificate from New Zealand's CAA, allowing it to begin certification flight testing of its autonomous system.
The VietJet Aviation Academy and the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand have signed an agreement to collaborate on pilot training in Vietnam.
The Royal New Zealand Navy is waiting for the government in Wellington to select a new fleet of naval helicopters to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprites.
Jetstar Airways plans to expand its New Zealand network next year, launching flights from Sydney and Gold Coast to Hamilton and from Gold Coast to Dunedin.
The New Zealand government has announced a significant increase in the country’s tourist levy, with IATA criticizing the move as it could stifle visitor growth.
New Zealand’s Dawn Aerospace has been certified to fly its Mk. 2 Aurora reusable suborbital spaceplane demonstrator at unlimited speed up to 80,000 ft.
Leonardo is looking to further sweeten its AW159 Wildcat offering to the New Zealand Defense Force, by promising to set up a support center at Whenuapai AB.
