New Zealand

By Sean Broderick
An issue identified by New Zealand’s accident bureau as being linked to an Air New Zealand A320neo uncommanded engine shutdown could have wider implications.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
New Zealand’s main international gateway is projecting a strong rise in international airline capacity in its summer season.
Airports & Networks

By Garrett Reim
Japan has big ambitions for its space industry. But before the country can realize those dreams, it needs rides to space to test its technologies.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has finalized a six-year lease-to-buy agreement with Air Lease Corp. for two Airbus A321XLRs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Merlin has reached a milestone in the development of its Merlin Pilot autonomous flight system.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
A Beta Technologies electric aircraft on short-term lease to Air New Zealand has been delivered and has conducted its first flights in New Zealand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Australian startup Stralis Aircraft announced that it is testing its high-temperature fuel cell technology at a test facility in Auckland, New Zealand.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Vivienne Machi
UK Space Command and U.S. Space Command have conducted the two nations’ first joint military operation in space.
Satellites

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has confirmed its first Airbus A220 service on an international route as part of a planned major expansion of its New Zealand network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Auckland Airport will open a revamped check-in hall by 2030 with a heavy emphasis on self-service technology intended to create a fast-track process.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand expects no significant improvement over the next 12 months in the engine availability problems that have grounded up to 20% of its jet fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
New Zealand’s has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters and the Airbus A321XLR to replace Boeing 757-2K2 transports.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
Six U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region have increased their military spending by a combined 18.9% over the last three years.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. military and several key allies have developed the first multinational concept of operations for space domain awareness.
Operations & Safety

By Adrian Schofield
The financial struggles of some regional airlines in New Zealand have spurred a new round of debate about the need for government support for this sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
New Zealand regional carrier Sounds Air has decided to sell more than half of its fleet and cut back its network in the face of rising costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
New Zealand cargo operator Airwork has entered receivership, although efforts to find a new buyer are continuing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Irene Klotz
A privately funded spacecraft that has been pinpointing sources of methane emissions in oil- and gas-producing regions across the world has failed.
Satellites

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Beta Technologies has announced the sale of up to five eVTOL aircraft to FlyNyon, a New York-based aerial photography company.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Merlin Labs appears on track to launch into certification flight testing early next year for a modified Cessna Caravan with autonomous flight capability.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
Blue Origin is planning for the launch of its 12th New Shepard suborbital private astronaut mission with six crewmembers on May 31.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
New Zealand-based Dawn Aerospace said it is beginning to take orders for its remotely piloted, rocket-powered suborbital spaceplane.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Merlin received an experimental airworthiness certificate from New Zealand's CAA, allowing it to begin certification flight testing of its autonomous system.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
The New Zealand government has confirmed it will set aside NZ$2 billion ($1.2 billion) to acquire at least five naval helicopters.
Budget, Policy & Operations