Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Kiwi takes flight
Kiwi takes flight
In a further milestone for New
Zealand's newest airline, the SAAB 340A (Registration
ZK-KRA) aircraft purchased this week by Kiwi Regional
Airlines has received its Certificate of Airworthiness from
the NZ Civil Aviation Authority, and is currently winging
its way from Poland to New Zealand.
The 34-seat
aircraft has been extensively refitted and repainted in
Poland and the Czech Republic over the last month as part of
the purchase arrangements to meet Kiwi's requirements, and
is expected to touch down at Hamilton International Airport
on Tuesday afternoon, 1st September.
The delivery
route for the aircraft is via Oman, Sri Lanka, Western
Australia and New South Wales.
Kiwi's General Manager
Airline Operations, Bill Wilson, said he was "very pleased
that we've passed this significant milestone, and we are
really looking forward to seeing our own aircraft sitting on
the tarmac in our own country."
"We acknowledge the
important role the NZCAA has played in achieving the export
of this aircraft in a timely and safe manner".
Kiwi
Regional Airlines opened bookings two weeks ago for its
scheduled flights, commencing on 27th October.
The
aircraft will fly seven days a week, initially connecting
the regional centres of Dunedin, Nelson, Queenstown and
Hamilton.
ends
Financial Markets Authority: FMA Seeks Clarity From High Court On Use Of Eligible Investor Certificates In Wholesale Investment Sector
Scion: Scion’s Novel Internship Model Connects Talent With Industry
Financial Markets Authority: Westpac Admits To Misleading Representations That Resulted In $6.35m In Overcharges
Bill Bennett: Download Weekly - Review Of 2024
Bill Bennett: One NZ scores worldwide first as Starlink direct-to-mobile launches
Hugh Grant: How To Reduce Network Bottlenecks
