Andrew Ridling
Pilots remain unconcered by interference from Chinese Warships
The Airline Pilots Association are not phased by what could be Chinese Warships interfering with commercial flights over the South China Sea.
Some aircrafts have been experiencing Radio interference… Audio
NZ - NY Air NZ route, pilot says weather a big factor
Well listening to that is Air New Zealand pilot and Andrew Ridling. Andrew is also President of the Air Line Pilots Association and joins us now live from the global aviation hub of Montreal. Air New… Audio
Pilots warn of fatigue
Fatigue among pilots, air traffic control and other aviation workers could lead to an aviation disaster - according to a leading union.The Airline Pilots Assocation or NZALPA - which represents which… Audio
Pilots call for speedier Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Pilots want a speedier take-off to New Zealand's vaccine rollout. The New Zealand Airline Pilot's Association says the extension of the government's mandatory vaccination order for border workers wont… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Pilots unhappy with misinformation around safety protocols
The Air Line Pilots' Association says it's frustrated by misinformation being spread about the safety protocols for pilots flying overseas.
The association says pilots are placed in strict quarantine… Audio
Pilots respond to question of wearing masks on flights
There is some confusion about whether or not masks will be compulsory on inbound flights from Australia.
It comes as two New Zealand sisters from the UK tested positive for Covid-19 after transiting… Audio
Coronavirus: Global guidelines for air travel released
Global guidelines for air travel have been released by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, aimed at restarting international travel safely.
The UN agency recommends the wearing of masks by… Audio
Coronavirus: Commercial pilots want masks required on planes
Commerical pilots in New Zealand want masks to be required on airplanes.
This follows the International Air Transport Association recommending compulsory face coverings for passengers and crew… Audio
Coronavirus: Airways proposes removing services from 7 airports
The country's Air Traffic Service provider - Airways New Zealand - is proposing to remove services from seven regional airports around the country.
Rotorua, Napier, New Plymouth, Gisborne… Audio
NZ's largest aviation union takes legal action against Airways
The country's largest aviation union is taking legal action against the Airways Corporation in a bid to stop it from closing seven traffic control towers at a cost of 180 jobs.
Last month, Airways… Audio
Coronavirus: Air NZ tells staff to use their leave
Air New Zealand has told thousands of its staff who're in lockdown they'll be paid for two weeks but then have to start using their leave.
Their union says the move is borderline legal and is seeking… Audio
Covid-19: Thousands of jobs on the line at Air NZ
Thousands of jobs are on the line at Air New Zealand as it looks to reduce as its workforce by a third.
The airline has slashed capacity on its long haul network, suspended flights and raised the… Audio
Covid-19: Airline pilots expect flight network reductions
The Air Line Pilots's Association expects flight networks will be substantially reduced and further disruption is likely as tough new border rules to tackle the spread of Covid-19 are brought in.
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Covid-19: How Kiwis feel about new restrictions
From today every traveller who lands in New Zealand is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation.
Customs has also closed its e-gates and… Audio
