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New Zealand

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

Zaynab Zlitni
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

By Chen Chuanren
The VietJet Aviation Academy and the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand have signed an agreement to collaborate on pilot training in Vietnam.
Maintenance & Training

By Vivienne Machi
Victus Haze will be the second mission to launch out of five announced Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The RNZA said the final unit was delivered in late 2024 and will be used by the artillery’s 16th field regiment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Turbulence canceling; deep learning controls flow; stratospheric test flight; and imaging manufacturing defects.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
NZAAS operates from six bases providing service across the North and South Island and in the South Pacific.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
The vehicle took off from Glentanner Aerodrome on the South Island of New Zealand.
Commercial Space

By Adrian Schofield
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.
Airlines & Lessors