AIR NAPIER IN THE NEWS & MEDIA
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March 28, 2024
Flying international at Hawke’s Bay Airport: Customs clearance offers high-value opportunities and medical help
From CEOs to vital organs, this new clearance is a game-changer - so what is it really like to clear customs in Napier? Reporter Mitchell Hageman finds out.
Mitcehll Hageman
NZ Herald
June 28, 2023
New Zealand airline orders 35 Dutch-built Maeve all-electric planes
Air Napier, a regional charter airline in New Zealand, has ordered 35 fully-electric aircraft from Dutch aircraft maker Maeve Aerospace.
“With this reservation and strong partnership with one of New Zealand’s largest charter airlines, Air Napier, we’ve truly set the first step of bringing zero-emission air travel to New Zealand,” said Maeve’s co-founder and chief commercial officer Joost Dieben.
“Air Napier has positioned itself in the unique position as the first airline to offer passengers a sustainable alternative before the end of this decade. We are proud and congratulate Air Napier on being the first to take an advantage in sustainable aviation.”
Robert Stockdill
Viable.Earth
June 3, 2022
Kea Kids News: Ocean Flyer's big plans for an electric-powered sea glider
Kea Kids News checks out plans for electric powered transport that borrows technology from birds.
Lote Shanley, 10, from Havelock North Primary School is in Napier to meet the team from Ocean Flyer who are working on an electric sea glider – a low altitude machine that flies just 10 metres above the surface of the water.
The revolutionary form of transport is part ferry, part plane and part hydrofoil. How does that work? Watch the video above to find out.
With a plan to compete with aeroplanes and ferries, the Ocean Flyer is expected to be in the air – and in the water– from 2025.
Read more...
Kea Kids
Stuff.co.nz
Jan 18, 2024
Two carriers at Hawke’s Bay Airport granted customs licenses for private international flights
A new customs decision means select business titans, famous faces, politicians, and medical staff could soon be flying directly into Hawke’s Bay from overseas without having to navigate ‘ad hoc’ situations.
As of January 11, two jet base operators at Hawke’s Bay Airport (Air Napier and Skyline Aviation) have been cleared by New Zealand Customs Services to welcome specific private aircraft from overseas due to their new Customs Controlled Area licenses.
Hawke's Bay Today
NZ Herald
May 23, 2023
Flights carried $41 million in cash to East Coast during peak of cyclone crisis
Air Napier, which was honoured on Monday for its services during Cyclone Gabrielle, helped fly $41 million in cash across the East Coast.
High-security chartered flights carrying $41 million in cash were sent to the East Coast at the peak of a power and communications crisis caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Eftpos use was impossible for hundreds of kilometres.
Hawke's Bay Today
NZ Herald
April 21, 2022
Air Napier firm Ocean Flyer's $800m deal with Regent seagliders to revolutionise travel in NZ
A New Zealand company is trying to raise close to $800 million for an ambitious project to link towns and cities with all-electric "sea gliders", a boat-plane hybrid with top speeds of up to 540km/h.
Grant Bradley
NZ Herald
June 28, 2023
Air Napier buys Dutch electric aircraft
Air Napier will be launch customer for Dutch-built Maeve 01.
Hawkes Bay-based charter provider Air Napier has signed a purchase agreement with Dutch electric vehicle (EV) start-up Maeve Aerospace for 35 Maeve 01 44-seat all-electric aircraft. The order will see Air Napier as the Maeve 01’s launch customer.
Recognising a need for a next-generation commuter.
Grant Newman
National Business Review
February 20, 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle: Don't stop the presses - getting the paper through to flood-hit Gisborne
OPINION: The paper must get through. I’m not sure if that’s a famous quote (the internet is not great in Wairoa) but get through, it did.
When contractors were unable to deliver the Sunday Star -Times to flood-hit Gisborne, Air Napier stepped in. As the ring-in delivery crew - myself and visual journalist Alden Williams – flew in from Wellington, pilot John Tucker was there on the tarmac.
Julie Jacobson
Stuff.co.nz
April 23, 2022
Could electric Seagliders really work in NZ, and how would they be regulated?
New Zealanders have been told that in just a few years they could be travelling 500 kilometres per hour, just 10 metres above the water onboard an electric craft that looks like something straight out of The Jetsons.
Air Napier owner Shah Aslam and former New Zealand Air Force chief John Hamilton on Thursday announced they were talking with investors about bringing a new type of vessel called seagliders to New Zealand through their business Ocean Flyer.
John Anthony
Stuff.co.nz
December 28, 2020
Every day, dozens of regularly scheduled flights are powering around New Zealand. Stuff Travel is highlighting the country’s “other” airlines. This week: Air Napier.
The demand for private jet travel is on the rise, and Air Napier believes it has spotted a gap in the market.
Alan Granville
Stuff.co.nz
June 19, 2019
Air Napier brings in former RNZAF chief
After directiong troops in East Timor and helping earthquake-stricken Christchurch back on its feet, a retired airforce chief is now helping plan new airline routes.
Andrew Ashton
The Gisborne Herald
February 2, 2019
Air Napier fields calls for school run flights
Investors behind the re-launch of the Napier to Gisborne airline route have been blown away with inquiries about the new service — particularly with an unexpected call from Gisborne for a possible “school run” by air.
Andrew Ashton
The Gisborne Herald
January 26, 2019
Flying options if demand is there
Under new ownership, Air Napier is expanding from private charters, scenic flights and ground handling operations to become a regional domestic carrier.
Jeremy Muir
The Gisborne Herald
November 5, 2019
Strong demand for Air Napier flights
A year on from reopening air links between Gisborne and Napier, airline Air Napier is looking to buy a new, bigger aircraft to expand the service and maybe also “fill the gaps” left by the exit of Jetstar from the regions.
“It’s been hugely positive and hugely successful — we’ve ended with a bang. Our flying time over the last month has been up by 35 percent.
Andrew Ashton
The Gisborne
June 17, 2019
Air Napier shakes things up with new ownership and change of management
Air Napier looks set to take off as it comes under new ownership and new management.
CEO and new owner of Air Napier, Shah Aslam, said it was exciting to announce the new venture for the company.
Hawke's Bay Today
NZ Herald
January 31, 2019
History revived as Hawke’s Bay-Gisborne route returns
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The Gisborne Herald
January 26, 2019
Air Napier service starts
ALL THE BEST: Mayor Meng Foon with Air Napier chief executive Shah Aslam, who he has wished all the best as the airline starts a service between Gisborne and Napier next week.
Andrew Ashton
The Gisborne Herald
August 23, 2019
Jetstar pulling out of Hawke's Bay would spell 'disaster': Hastings councillor
Jetstar pulling its Hawke's Bay service would be a "disaster", claims one Hastings District Councillor.
Speculation is swirling that Jetstar may stop regional services, including Hawke's Bay, after it was revealed the carrier is making a loss on provincial services.
Hawke's Bay Today
NZ Herald
February 4, 2019
Flying school bus? Private school parents ask for flight from Gisborne to Hawke's Bay
Investors behind the re-launch of the Napier to Gisborne airline route have been blown away with inquiries about the new service — particularly with an unexpected call from Gisborne for a possible "school run" by air.
Hawke's Bay Today
NZ Herald
January 28, 2019
Direct flights between Napier and Gisborne launched
Hawke's Bay based airline Air Napier will be running a regular commercial flight between the two cities, kicking off with two flights on Wednesday.
CEO Shah Aslam , who took over the company in November, said Air Napier had been receiving a lot of feedback from people wanting the route.
Business
NZ Herald