AIR NAPIER IN THE MEDIA
The Gisborne
Andrew Ashton
Strong demand for Air Napier flights
November 5, 2019
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.
NZ Herald
Hawke's Bay Today
Air Napier shakes things up with new ownership and change of management
June 17, 2019
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.
The Gisborne Herald
News
History revived as Hawke’s Bay-Gisborne route returns
January 31, 2019
New Zealand aviation’s second oldest domestic route was back in action yesterday.
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The Gisborne Herald
Andrew Ashton
Air Napier service starts
January 26, 2019
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.
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NZ Herald
Haawke's Bay Today
Jetstar pulling out of Hawke's Bay would spell 'disaster': Hastings councillor
August 23, 2019
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.
NZ Herald
Hawke's Bay Today
Flying school bus? Private school parents ask for flight from Gisborne to Hawke's Bay
February 4, 2019
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.
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NZ Herald
Business
Direct flights between Napier and Gisborne launched
January 28, 2019
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.
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The Gisborne Herald
Andrew Ashton
Air Napier brings in former RNZAF chief
June 19, 2019
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.
The Gisborne Herald
Andrew Ashton
Air Napier fields calls for school run flights
February 2, 2019
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.
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The Gisborne Herald
Jeremy Muir
Flying options if demand is there
January 26, 2019
Under new ownership, Air Napier is expanding from private charters, scenic flights and ground handling operations to become a regional domestic carrier.
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