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13th Dec 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator HM Aviation Deploys Another Batch of 12 Aspiring Pilots to New Zealand in 202509th Dec 25NZL’s Nelson Aviation College Reinforces 1:5 Instructor Ratio as Cornerstone of Flight-Training Quality08th Dec 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In Highlights 2025 CPL + Diploma Package in New Zealand19th Nov 25New Zealand-based Flight School Expands Training Operational Bases in 202610th Nov 25New Zealand Flight Academy to Shut Down in 202602nd Nov 25New Zealand Airline Academy to Train IndiGo Cadets at New Whanganui Base30th Oct 25Pacific Government to Fast-Track Pilot Qualification Overhaul Amid Aviation Workforce Strain30th Oct 25NZAAL Partners with Whanganui District Council to Sustain International Pilot Training28th Oct 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator, HM Aviation, Visits Air Hawke’s Bay as Indian Cadets Progress in NZ Training21st Oct 25NZAero Marks 50th Anniversary of Military Trainer Aircraft CT-421st Oct 25Royal New Zealand Air Force Celebrates Texan II Fleet Milestone of 40,000 Flying Hours21st Oct 25New Zealand-based Flight Training Organization AIPA Welcomes International Students in October 202521st Oct 25Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Software, Aeroplanned, Launches 3‑Month Tracking and Resource Planning Dashboard06th Oct 25New Zealand-Based CCL Aviation Seeking B787, B777, A330 Captains for Korean Air03rd Oct 25Massey University School of Aviation Hosts New Zealand MPs in Palmerston North Visit02nd Oct 25AeroGuard Flight Training Center Graduates Inaugural Air New Zealand Cadets Within Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship01st Oct 25Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Software, Aeroplanned, Highlights New Approach to Optimise Pilot Training in New Zealand26th Sep 25New Zealand Aviation Action Plan Targets Pilot Training Sector16th Sep 25AFM Presents at New Zealand’s Aviation Industry Association Conference 202516th Sep 25New Zealand Government Aims to Accelerate Pilot Training Duration Initiatives to Match Global Benchmarks10th Sep 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Offers New 2025 Flight Training Course Offering in New Zealand25th Aug 25New Zealand FTO In Discussion with Potential Strategic Buyer in 202513th Aug 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Celebrates Fast-Track Commercial Pilot Graduates in New Zealand Completing Training in 10 Months13th Aug 25Air New Zealand Preferred FTO Nelson Aviation College Joins 2025 Air New Zealand Pilot Career Evening in Auckland13th Aug 25Jetstar Airways Opens Direct Entry First Officer Pathway for A320 Fleet in New Zealand04th Aug 25NZL's Massey University School of Aviation Welcomes 85th Cohort - 9 Student Pilots in July 202530th Jul 25Air New Zealand Appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as CEO, Effective October 202529th Jul 25New Zealand-based Flight School IAANZ Welcomes 22 New Cadets in July 202529th Jul 25New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy Resumes Operations in July 202522nd Jul 25New Zealand-based Flight School IAANZ Hosts Vietjet Aviation Academy in July 202520th Jul 25New Zealand Launches Ten-Year Growth Strategy Targets Doubling of International Education Revenue15th Jul 25Australia’s White Star Aviation Open to Hiring NZ Flight Instructors Under TTMRA11th Jul 25New Zealand’s Southern Wings Expands Multi-Engine Fleet in 202509th Jul 25Pacific Flight School Banned from International Enrolments from July 202508th Jul 25New Zealand Flight Academy Receives 5 Acquisition Bids in July 202530th Jun 25New Zealand Airline Academy Secured Approval to Purchase Hangar After Loss of Multiple Aircraft Due to Weather Events28th Jun 25New Zealand-based Flight Training Organization AIPA Welcomes June 2025 Intake from India’s ThePilot.in16th Jun 25Flight School Grounding in May 2025 in Pacific Puts Pressure on Airline Cadet Program10th Jun 25Pacific Flight School’s CFI and Directors Resign in May 202508th Jun 25Kapiti Aero Club Welcomes Air New Zealand First Officer for Mentorship Session27th May 25Nelson Aviation College Welcomes May 2025 Pilot Training Class22nd May 25Pacific Airline CEO Reflects on Continue Workforce Shortages Impact from Pandemic20th May 25New Zealand Flight School IAANZ Introduces Online CPL Theory Courses19th May 25New Zealand University, Massey University School of Aviation, Awards 15 Pilot Wings to 80th Graduating Cohort14th May 25Massey University Aviation Chief Appointed as Independent Reviewer Under NZ Civil Aviation Act09th May 25New Zealand-Based Aeroplanned Launches Features to Streamline Flight School Planning Accuracy06th May 25entrol Expands in Oceania with Sale of H145 Simulator to New Zealand’s SRSL05th May 25Air New Zealand Appoints 2025 Manager Flight Training – Jet05th May 25CAE USA Delivers P-8A Poseidon Flight Simulator to Royal New Zealand Air Force30th Apr 25New Zealand-based Flight Simulator Manufacturer iSimNZ Launches Mobile BK117/H145 Helicopter Flight Simulator30th Apr 25New Zealand Ministry of Defence to Launch Poseidon Simulator Facility with Boeing by 202622nd Apr 2546 Cadets Signs LOI with Indian Airline in April 2025 – Flight Training in New Zealand22nd Apr 25Aeroplanned Enhances Special Events Report for Flight Schools01st Apr 25Pilot Training Facilitator Aviation Connect Strengthens Ties with New Zealand Flight Schools in 202525th Mar 25CAE Awarded Contract by the New Zealand Defence Force to Deliver Future Air Mobility C-130J Simulator Sustainment19th Mar 25New Zealand’s iSim Integrates ORCA Force Feedback in Hawker 800 Simulator19th Mar 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In to Host New Zealand Flight Training Partner in March 202519th Mar 25NZL's Massey University School of Aviation Welcomes One of Its Largest Aviation Cohorts with 36 Students19th Mar 25Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand Hosts Annual Aviation Function at New Zealand Parliament12th Mar 25New Zealand-based iSim Develops Custom Control Loading System for Business Jet Device12th Mar 25Air New Zealand CEO to Step Down in 202505th Mar 25New Zealand’s Eagle Flight Training Highlights International Student Intake in 202403rd Mar 25New Zealand Flight School IAANZ Signs Cooperation with South East Asian Low Cost Carrier in Presence of New Zealand’s Prime Minister03rd Mar 25New Zealand’s Nelson Aviation College Appoints Thomas Piercy as Flight Operations Officer21st Feb 25New Zealand Airline Academy Showcases Facilities During 2025 Visit by Indian High Commissioner19th Feb 25Vietjet Aviation Academy Hosts New Zealand Diplomatic Delegation in February 202519th Feb 25Nelson Aviation College Welcomes Large February 2025 Pilot Training Class19th Feb 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In and Partner New Zealand-based Flight School Collaborate for Pilot Training Seminar in March 202531st Jan 25Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Expands Flight Training Network to 5 Partners in 202529th Jan 25Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Empowered Flight School to Secure Airline Cadet Program in 202522nd Jan 25New Zealand Flight Training Organisation IAANZ to Visit India in January 2025 for Pilot Training Seminars22nd Jan 25Cathay Pacific Holds Sucessful Pilot Recruitment Roadshow in New Zealand in January 2025
18th Dec 24CAE Demonstrates NH90 and T-6C Training Support During New Zealand PM’s Visit in December 202412th Dec 24Ansett Aviation Training Celebrates the First Class of Air New Zealand Cadets Within the Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship10th Dec 24Global Pilot Training Group AeroGuard Welcomes Second Class of Air New Zealand Cadets Within the Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship03rd Dec 24International Aviation Academy of New Zealand Welcomes New Batch of International Trainees in November 202427th Nov 24New Zealand’s Ardmore Flying School Partners with Chinese University in 202427th Nov 24Nova Systems Secures Simulator Qualification Contract for Royal New Zealand Air Force Fleet20th Nov 24New Zealand-based Nelson Aviation College Introduces VR-Enhanced Immersive Training Device06th Nov 24New Zealand Flight Training Organisation Struggles with Instructor Retention30th Oct 24Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Reflects on Impact on Airline Cadet Programs Worldwide30th Oct 24Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand Highlights Economic Potential of International Pilot Training Sector24th Oct 24Cathay Pacific Announces Pilot Recruitment Drive Across Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand in November, December 2024 and January 202523rd Oct 247th Batch of New Zealand-based Flight School Cadets Signs LOI with Indian Airline IndiGo18th Oct 24Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand Shares Workforce Development Report13th Oct 24New Zealand's Advanced Flight Strengthens Yacht-Based Helicopter Operations with New HeliSpeed Simulator08th Oct 24Indian Trainee Pilot Wins Prestigious Flight Competition Trophy in New Zealand02nd Oct 24New Zealand-based Flight School Southern Wings Unveils Newly Completed Hangar at Ardmore Base02nd Oct 24AeroGuard Welcomes Its First Class of Air New Zealand Cadets Within the Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship30th Sep 24Air New Zealand Announces First Cohort for its Inaugural Pilot Training Programme Begins Flight Training in 202428th Sep 24New Zealand-based Massey University Hosts 110 Aspiring Pilots for Open Day in September 202428th Sep 24New Zealand-based Flight School Nelson Aviation College Enhances Training with New Simulators25th Sep 24New Zealand Flight School IAANZ Welcomes New Batch of Trainees in September 202417th Sep 24New Zealand-based iSim to Revolutionize Flight Training with New Advanced Simulator Technology17th Sep 24Asian Flag Carrier Cathay Pacific Announces Pilot Recruitment Drive in Australia and New Zealand in 2024/202509th Sep 24New Zealand-based Flight School Nelson Aviation College Debuts Updated Brand and Logo08th Sep 24Pilot Examinations Provider Aspeq Announces 2024 Appointment for Deputy Aviation Manager07th Sep 24New Zealand-based Flight School Nelson Aviation College Inducts Large Batch of New Student Pilots in August 202403rd Sep 24Air New Zealand Unveils New 787 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer in 202423rd Aug 24Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Announces New Flight School Partner – NZICPA20th Aug 24New Zealand Flight Training Organisation Air Hawke's Bay Expands Fleet with 2 Additional Single Engine Aircraft in 202419th Aug 24New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority Welcomes New Chair and Board Members for 2024 Term15th Aug 24Aeroplanned and Smart Enhance Integration to Benefit Flight Schools Including Auckland-based Ardmore Flying School12th Aug 24New Zealand Flight School, Nelson Aviation College, Announces Collaboration with Electric Aircraft Manufacturer Infinitus Aero09th Aug 24New Zealand-based Flight School Celebrates Growth to 16 Aircraft in 6 Years06th Aug 24New Zealand’s Nelson Aviation College Announces Collaboration for the Introduction of Electric Aircraft into its Training Fleet06th Aug 24New Zealand Flight Training Organisation IAANZ Opens Applications for 2025 Pilot Training Program05th Aug 24New Zealand Flight Training Organisation Nelson Aviation College Signs Agreement to Introduce Electric Training Aircraft by 2026 from Infinitus Aero30th Jul 24Australia based Proflight Training Conducts First A320 Type Rating24th Jul 24Flight Options (Australia)'s New Zealand Approval Renewed and Expanded in July 202423rd Jul 24Oceanic Flag Carrier to Host 2 Pilot Career Evenings in August 202410th Jul 24Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Announces New Collaboration with Smart Management Systems09th Jul 24Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 3rd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video25th Mar 24New Zealand Flight Schools Ardmore Flying School and Auckland International Pilot Academy Consolidate in 2024 to Form Largest Training Organisation in the Country22nd Feb 24New Zealand-based Flight School Inducts 17 New Student Pilots in February 202413th Feb 24New Zealand Flight School IAANZ Welcomes Large 2024 Batch of Aspiring Pilots
28th Aug 23New Zealand Flight School, IAANZ, Celebrates 30 Years of Pilot Training07th Aug 23New Zealand-based Massey University Celebrates 30 Students who Received their Commercial Pilot Licenses14th Mar 23New Zealand University Takes Delivery of Immersive Training Device Manufactured by True Course Simulations05th Mar 23New Zealand Flight Training Industry Used to Have Over 650 Pilots in Training Now Possibly as Low as 10004th Jan 23New Zealand Flight School Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club Appoints Chief Flight Instructor
21st Nov 22New Zealand Flight School to Grow Through Proposed Acquisition