Irene King
Fox Glacier chopper crash: Problems with CAA system - Irene King
A public acknowledgement of failure by the country's aviation watchdog has astonished some in the sector.
The Civil Aviation Authority's admission follows last week's sentencing of company directors… Audio
Air NZ safety videos strike nerve
The case of a woman who was removed from an Air NZ plane after reportedly refusing to comply with crews' requests has highlighted the importance of safety videos - and the way the message is… Audio
The life of an air traffic controller
A near-miss at a Hamilton control tower in 2015 has prompted a review of the tower's practices. Former Aviation Industry Association chief executive Irene King joins us to talk about what goes on in… Audio
Super cheap long haul airfares: but there are downsides
These days you can fly to London for less than a thousand dollars... if you're willing to make a few long stopoffs. Aviation commentator, Irene King discuses why airfares are so cheap now. Audio
Fuel problems major, avoidable reason for light plane crashes
Civil Aviation Authority figures show problems with fuel are a major, but easily avoidable, reason for engines on planes and helicopters failing mid-air. Audio
Aviation export questions viability of runway extension
An aviation expert says a new report into Wellington's proposed runway raises questions about the viability of the route. Audio
Aviation commentator calls on TAIC to apologise to families
One aviation commentator says the families of those who died in the 2010 Fox Glacier crash are owed an apology. Audio
More cheap fares promised by a flush Air NZ
Air New Zealand is vowing to pass on its huge profits to customers, in the form of two million flights for under a hundred dollars this year. The company's announced an after-tax profit of $327… Audio
Airways Corporation apologises for radar outage
The Civil Aviation Authority says it will investigate what caused a radar fault that affected nearly 200 flights yesterday afternoon. Audio
Concerns raised over pilots knowledge of helicopter risks
The Civil Aviation Authority will review the safety rules for the Robinson R22 helicopter after a warning, pilots may be flying it unsafely. Audio
Allegations scenic flight operators bending new rules
The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating claims that some adventure aviation operators are using a loophole in regulations to avoid following stricter safety rules. Audio
Mandatory drug testing recommended by crash report
Listening to that was the Aviation Industry Association chief executive Irene King. Audio
Disappointment senior aviation investigation couldn't speak out
There were several questions we wanted to put to the Civil Aviation Authority. Audio
Concern that aviation near-misses don't get reported
A rescue pilot has told a coroner's inquest that some pilots don't report near misses at airports because they can't be bothered filling out the paperwork and don't want to risk prosecution. Audio
AIA says there's no reason to ground Air National
The Aviation Industry Association says there is no reason to keep the small airline, Air National, grounded. Audio
Agressive no-frills carrier unfazed by new airline alliance
Jetstar says it isn't fazed by two competitors joining forces to fly the highly competitive trans-Tasman route. Audio
Airlines accuse SOE of multi-million dollar fee overcharges
The Aviation Industry Association is accusing the state-owned Aviation Security Service, or AVSEC, of a multi-million-dollar overcharging in security fees. Audio
CAA to delay safety projects due to funding cuts
The Civil Aviation Authority says falling revenues are forcing it to postpone several safety projects. Audio