Gareth Thomas
Investigation begins into Marsden Point deaths
Investigators will today inspect a ship in Northland, on which two foreign crewmen died. Audio
Slow progress on cockpit security upgrade
More than two years after the alleged attempted hijacking of a passenger plane, official figures show flight deck security has been tightened on just one aircraft. Audio
Air NZ calls for drug and drink checks for all pilots
Air New Zealand says the Government should consider random drug and drink monitoring of ALL pilots, not just commercial captains. Audio
Airlines face air traffic control price hike
Airlines are facing an almost 10-percent rise in the price of air traffic control services, a charge they say will be passed on to passengers. Audio
Questions over why the Road Safety Trust isn't paying out
A Crown fund set up to make the roads safer has failed to pay out any money over the year, despite having ten million dollars in the bank. Audio
Tyre prices tipped to stay flat
The price of some tyres is due to stay flat or drop, thanks to a piece of protectionism by the US President Barack Obama. Audio
Aviation sector fears risk to planes from black swans
While airports wait to see if the Government will let them declare war on the protected Canada goose, another big bird is lining up to be a menace to aircraft. Audio
West Coast pilots upset at weather reports
Pilots flying up and down the West Coast say inaccurate weather reports are grounding their planes and costing them money. Audio
Decision due on suppressed part of Bain call
Previously suppressed evidence that the jury in David Bain's retrial did not get to hear can now be made public following a series of court rulings. Audio
Pilots want tougher action on laser attackers
Pilots are being taught how to cope with a laser attack, with the Civil Aviation Authority issuing advice to air crew. Audio
No Civil Aviation Authority regulations for adventure aviation
The death of two hang gliders has devastated the boss of the company that ran the flight. Audio
Insight Sunday 7 December: Pilot Training
Insight examines the dangers and risks of a boom in foreign students training for their pilot's licence in New Zealand. Audio
A boom in foreign trainee pilots in NZ
They're having trouble understanding what some overseas students are saying, other trainees are getting lost. Audio
Questions Whether 5 Airlines Able To Survive In Small Market
Competition is hotting up in the aviation industry with another two airlines lining up to operate domestic flights. Audio
Pacific Blue Plane Blown from Airbridge
Aviation officials are investigating why the plane at Wellington Airport blew away from a passenger. Audio
Tourist's Father Angry and Sad Over Arrest
The teenager was yesterday remanded in a youth justice facility after appearing in the Rotorua Youth Court. Audio
