Alpine Choppers South West invests NZ$4M in new southern venture
10 Mar, 10
Alpine Choppers South West owner Brendan Thow said because of its strong interest in the Fiordland National Park and the southwest corner of Southland, it was operating in Queenstown, Te Anau, Tuatapere and Clifden with hangars under construction.
Register update – New Zealand – February 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 3 Mar, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly [...]
New Authorized Dealer for Australia and New Zealand signed by Vector Aerospace
Source: Vector Aerospace, 21 Feb, 10
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the selection Mavana Air Support (Mavana) as its Authorized Dealer in Australia and New Zealand.
Now representing Vector’s Engine Services-Atlantic and Helicopter Services-North America divisions, Mavana offers customers in Australia and New Zealand [...]
New Zealand’s Heliventures changes ownership
Source: Greymouth Star, 18 Feb, 10
The assets of Heliventures Ltd have been bought by a newly created company Heliventures NZ Ltd, under different ownership
New Zealand A109LUH makes its first flight
Source: Scoop, 17 Feb, 10
The first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s five new A109 helicopters has taken to the air in Italy.
Stewart Island Helicopters takes delivery of R44
Source: NZ Civil Aircraft blog, 4 Feb, 10
Subject helicopter is Robinson R44 Astro ZK-HVQ c/n 0235
Register update – New Zealand – January 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 1 Feb, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
HAI Announces Recipient of the 2010 MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award
Source: HAI, 28 Jan, 10
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award recipient, the New Zealand Police Air Support Unit; Auckland, New Zealand.
The New Zealand Police Air Support Unit (ASU), “Operation EAGLE,” was formed in November 1988 as a three-month trial using airborne police officers to combat rising crime in the city of Auckland. The [...]
Helicopters NZ operating two AS350s for Korean Polar Research Institute
Source: Stuff, 15 Jan, 10
The company has secured a high-value contract with the Korean Polar Research Institute (Kopri) to provide air support for its mission looking at options for setting up a new Antarctic research station.
Twin Engine Rescue Helicopter For Hawke’s Bay
Source: Voxy, 13 Dec, 09
The Hawke’s Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust is stepping forward with the arrival of a twin engine BK117 on the 23rd December. Trust Chairman, John Newland announced that the Trustees agreed to go ahead with the biggest change in the history of the Trust since its inception in 1992.
Questions raised over Auckland Regional Helicopter Trust fundraising costs
Source: NZ Herald, 8 Dec, 09
Statements filed with the Charities Commission show the Auckland Regional Helicopter Trust received almost $5 million in donations in the year to March 31 – but spent some $2 million raising the cash.
NZ helicopter company hopes iceberg comes closer
10 Nov, 09
The director of a helicopter company that made sightseeing flights to icebergs off Otago in 2006, hopes another iceberg now in the Southern Ocean moves closer to New Zealand.
New Zealand helicopter pilot reveals death threats
Source: Otago Daily Times, 15 Oct, 09
High-profile Otago helicopter pilot Graeme Gale has revealed he has received death threats from opponents of pesticide “1080″
Philips Search and Rescue Trust choses Spidertracks flight following system
Source: Spidertracks, 13 Oct, 09
The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has chosen Palmerston North-based aircraft tracking system spidertracks as its flight following provider. The Trust operates and manages the rescue helicopter bases in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo [...]
Rock allegedly thrown at helicopter in New Zealand
Source: Stuff, 13 Oct, 09
A resident annoyed at frost-fighting helicopters allegedly flashed lights and threw a rock at a helicopter flying near Seddon in Marlborough early yesterday.
Purpose-built air ambulance hangar opens at Hawke’s Bay airport
Source: Radio NZ, 11 Oct, 09
The joint initiative involves the district health board, Skyline Aviation and the Hawke’s Bay Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, which says the facility is world class.
Te Anau-based South-West Helicopters to be split in two
Source: Southland Times, 5 Oct, 09
Te Anau-based South-West Helicopters will be split into two after being bought by Southern Lakes Helicopters and HeliOtago for an undisclosed sum.
Baytrust Renews Sponsorship Of Rotorua-based Rescue Helicopter
Source: Voxy, 3 Oct, 09
BayTrust has again committed to financially supporting Rotorua’s rescue helicopter, continuing its lead sponsorship arrangement for a further three years to 30 September 2012.
MHM Publishing expands Vertical brands with Vertical Australasia
Source: Vertical, 30 Sep, 09
MHM Publishing, publisher of Vertical Magazine and Vertical 911 Magazine, is pleased to announce its expansion into Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region with the upcoming launch of Vertical Australasia.
Royal New Zealand Air Force start to retire UH-1
Source: TVNZ, 22 Sep, 09
Two of the force’s 14 Iroquois helicopters have been put into storage in a hangar at Ohakea Air Base but could be returned to flying within a day if needed.
Life Flight Trust receives funding boost from Wellington City Council
Source: Stuff, 22 Sep, 09
Wellington’s air ambulance service is to receive $42,000 a year for the next three years from Wellington City Council. Life Flight Trust, which operates an air ambulance plane and a rescue helicopter out of Rongotai, asked the city council for $50,000 a year.
Aspiring Helicopters lodges applications to land at 16 sites in the Queenstown Lakes district
Source: Otago Daily Times, 8 Sep, 09
The proposed sites include Cameron Flat, North Motatapu Conservation Area, Mt Alta Conservation Area, Treble Cone ski area, Mt Aspiring Station, Hawea Conservation Park, Remarkables Conservation Area and Minaret Station. Aspiring has applied for 2750 landings a [...]
Q&A with Tim Dutton at the World Heli(ski) Challenge in NZ
Source: Ski Channel, 4 Sep, 09
Last year’s Freeski World Tour from-out-of-nowhere phenom Timmy Dutton is down under in New Zealand for the World Heli Challenge. The two week weather window for the three-part competition has opened up.
Safety Honours For Queenstown Helicopter Company
Source: Scoop, 2 Sep, 09
Over the Top picked up four awards at the recent Aviation Industry Association Conference which also signalled the official launch of the New Zealand Helicopter Association (NZHA).
Local newspaper confirms one year sponsorship of Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter
Source: Stuff, 28 Aug, 09
The trust and the newspaper already shared a close working relationship, which is expected to be strengthened now the paper is on the side of the chopper.
Strap-on mini helicopters the latest way to travel
Source: News Corp, 20 Aug, 09
New Zealand’s tourists will soon be able to whiz around in a strap-on mini helicopter to get their thrills. A Kiwi inventor will launch public flights in the latest jetpack flying technology early next year, with plans to expand to Australia soon after.
Heliski guide reported dead in Methven avalanche
Source: NZ Herald, 14 Aug, 09
New 10-pad heliport at Franz Josef given approval, but with conditions
Source: Stuff, 13 Aug, 09
New Zealand Helicopter Association holds inaugural annual meeting
Source: Stuff, 30 Jul, 09
Avalanche advice ‘doesn’t apply to heli-skiing companies’
Source: 3News, 26 Jul, 09
New Zealand’s UH-1 ‘Hueys’ in amphibious debut
Source: Flightglobal, 24 Jul, 09
New Zealand man accused of stoning helicopter
Source: NZ Herald, 22 Jul, 09
Helicopters NZ moves into new headquarters building
Source: Stuff, 20 Jul, 09
Helipro decides not to leave keys in their helicopters
Source: Stuff, 16 Jul, 09
NZ Resort awaits heliport consent decision
Source: Stuff, 10 Jul, 09
Wanaka Helicopters pilot wins lifetime achievement award
Source: Otago Daily Times, 30 Jun, 09
Simplex Aquires Helipod International
Source: Vertical, 23 Jun, 09
Fire and Rescue NZ and Fire Trader Aus release HELiFIRE Bucket range
Source: Helinews, 17 Jun, 09
Police thwart New Zealand R44 joyride
Source: Stuff, 16 Jun, 09
Queenstown residents wait for helipad feedback decision
Source: Otago Daily Times, 22 May, 09
First New Zealand NH90 commences test flights
Source: Scoop, 12 May, 09
The first of the eight-strong fleet had its initial test flight at manufacturer NH Industries in Marignane, France, last week.
New Zealand CAA gives OK to four-pad heliport in Havelock
Source: Stuff, 1 May, 09
New Zealand’s Garden City Helicopters adds another R22
Source: NZ Civil Air blog, 25 Apr, 09
Profile: Heli Cam Aviation in New Zealand
Source: Business to Business, 17 Apr, 09
Westpac confirms five more years sponsorship for Waikato Air Ambulance
Source: Waikato Times, 30 Mar, 09
NZ Conservation Department suspends helicopter company’s permits
Source: Dominion Post, 13 Mar, 09
Homebuilt Helicopter Fly-In hosted at Parakai, New Zealand
Source: NZ Civil Aircraft, 4 Mar, 09
Helicopter crash victim’s widow subsidises tracking technology
Source: 3News, 1 Mar, 09
New Zealand sends firefighting helicopter to Australia
Source: People's Daily, 11 Feb, 09
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is under pressure financially
Source: TV New Zealand, 9 Feb, 09
Wellington Regional Hospital’s new helipad put to the test
Source: Stuff, 5 Feb, 09
New Zealand Orders Five AW109 LUH Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 9 May, 08
New Zealand Orders Five AW109 LUH Helicopters