New Zealand's long wait for a national convention centre will soon be over, after Skycity Entertainment Group signed a deal to develop a major new MICE hub in Auckland. The deal will see casino operator Skycity invest NZ$315 million (US$261m) in the development of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), ...

Asia Pacific, May 13, 2013

Boeing reached a major landmark in the development of the longer B787-9 Dreamliner last week, three weeks ahead of schedule. The horizontal stabiliser section that will be fitted to the first B787-9 arrived at Boeing's final assembly line in Washington state last week. It will now be fitted to the first ...

Asia Pacific, May 11, 2013

Air New Zealand passengers transiting through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will soon be offered access to a greater range of facilities. Following a successful trial, the US customs office has approved a new transit system for the airline's passengers arriving from Auckland or London. On completion of visa requirements, transiting ...

Asia Pacific, April 25, 2013

The trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will add more than 30,000 extra seats between Queenstown and Australia over the coming New Zealand winter season. From July to September 2013, the two airlines will operate at least five additional return A320 services per week from Brisbane, Melbourne and ...

Asia Pacific, April 23, 2013

Air Tahiti Nui has applied for permission to form a new joint venture with Air France. The French Polynesian national carrier has lodge an application with the US Department of Transportation seeking anti-trust immunity for the new alliance, which would allow it to coordinate services with Air France on the route ...

Asia Pacific, April 20, 2013

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will expand the scope of their trans-Tasman partnership with the launch of joint services between Christchurch and Perth. Set to launch in December 2013, the new twice weekly service will mark the first direct connection between Christchurch and Western Australia in more than 20 years. ...

Asia Pacific, April 19, 2013

Tourism New Zealand is offering discounts to international travel agents wanting to experience the country. The ‘Explore New Zealand’ programme involves around 400 New Zealand tourism operators, who will offer exclusive discounts to people holding an Explore accreditation card. The programme is only available to approved travel agents and media. “We know ...

Asia Pacific, March 25, 2013

Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-200 - the first aircraft to be adorned with the airline's new brand identify. The new wide-body aircraft was handed over to Air Pacific at a ceremony in France on Saturday 16 March 2013, and will arrive in Fiji ...

Asia Pacific, March 17, 2013