Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 26, 2026
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Merlin, Inc. a flight control company developing commercial autonomous cargo operations in New Zealand, has received a Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization certificate from the Civil Aviation…
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August 25, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The second edition of Defence Strategic Dialogue between India and New Zealand took place in Wellington on... The post 2nd India-New Zealand Defence…
In a report from S&P Global Ratings, data from 22 airlines in the region including Qantas and Air New Zealand, which all together account for around 85 per cent of Asia-Pacific market…
Navair has received Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand approval under Part 129 for a Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC). The approval replaces a longstanding restriction that limited Navair…
August 24, 2026
Part 146 certification allows the autonomy developer to approve certain aircraft design changes internally.
August 22, 2026
Air New Zealand has unveiled its business Premier and Economy cabin designs for the Boeing 777-300ER. The designs include an upgraded interior and a more comfortable look for passengers. The new…
August 21, 2026
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has relocated its Auckland New Zealand office and warehouse operations to a new facility close to Auckland Airport to strengthen its ability to provide…
On the morning of August 18, a U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III took off from Christchurch, New Zealand,... The article C-17 bound for Antarctica turns back: why did it…
August 20, 2026
B&H Worldwide has relocated its Auckland operations to a new facility in Mangere, less than ten minutes from Auckland Airport, to strengthen its aerospace logistics offering across New Zealand and…
B&H Worldwide expands its New Zealand aerospace logistics capabilities with a new facility near Auckland Airport, offering enhanced warehousing, customs and AOG support. B&H Worldwide, a global…
Former Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has joined Air New Zealand as a Director on its Board, effective 24 September, subject to shareholder approval at the…
Air New Zealand has continued to improve its reliability, with 83.1 percent of its July flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule, a 6.4 percent gain on July 2025. While […]
August 19, 2026
Former Air India (AI) chief executive Campbell Wilson is set to return to a senior aviation leadership role after Air New Zealand (NZ) announced plans to appoint him to its board of directors. The…
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Wilson is one of two new appointees to the Auckland-based Star Alliance carrier’s board. Air New Zealand is to appoint outgoing Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson as one of its directors, as…
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August 18, 2026
New Zealand's aviation regulator has accepted Merlin Labs' certification plan for its AI-based flight automation system on Cessna Caravan aircraft.
August 17, 2026
By Hanneke Weitering Free for nonsubscribers Aug. 17, 2026, © Leeham News/AIN: Few obstacles in autonomous flight have proved more stubborn than persuading regulators to accept artificial…
Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS…
August 15, 2026
More New Zealanders will be able to travel between regional communities across the country as Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand their partnership. For the first time, customers travelling […]
August 14, 2026
Tranche 2 of the Airways New Zealand IP VCS project will see Rohde & Schwarz replace existing ATC tower communication equipment with CERTIUM VCS, expanding on the system delivered to the ATC centre…
August 11, 2026
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global provider of launch services and space systems with roots in New Zealand and headquartered in the US, today announced the founding of Rocket Lab Germany…
August 7, 2026
Merlin has announced it has successfully achieved the Stage of Involvement 3 (SOI 3) milestone with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ) for two critical components of the Merlin…
August 6, 2026
New Zealand regulators completed a software-verification review of flight-control and automated communication functions.
August 5, 2026
The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has warned flight crews about a potentially catastrophic mechanical defect involving Airbus aircraft after two separate in-flight engine shutdown…
July 30, 2026
Many airlines now emulate Air New Zealand's Skycouches to offer lie-flat economy products.
July 17, 2026
When even your closest neighbor is several hours’ flight away, concepts such as air connectivity and passenger experience… The post ‘We want to win on sleep.’ Air New Zealand’s new CEO talks…
July 15, 2026
Air New Zealand has released the first details of a major cabin upgrade coming to its Boeing 777-300ER… The post Air New Zealand shares first look at new Boeing 777-300ER cabin designs appeared…
July 5, 2026
With the groundings behind him and fuel falling, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar loses many of the excuses. The three-pillar reset now has to deliver on its own.
