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Airways was established as a State Owned Enterprise (SOE) in 1987. This means that we are linked to government but can also act as a private company to turn a profit.

Invitation to Airways public meeting

23 October 2012

2011-12 was a time of significant growth and development for Airways, and the current 2012-13 year will see enormous change within New Zealand’s air traffic management.

You’re invited to a public meeting to hear about Airways new direction.  You will have the opportunity to meet and hear from the Board, and the new senior leadership team who will make the change happen.

Date:

Thursday 1 November

Venue:                

Meeting room one, first floor
Te Wharewaka o Poneke
Taranaki St Wharf
Wellington

Time:                    

9.30am morning tea
10.00am Public meeting starts
11.00am Meeting ends

RSVP:                   

paola.brett@airways.co.nz

Ends

About Airways

• Airways is a world leading commercial Air Navigation Service Provider, based in New Zealand.   
• Airways delivers air traffic control and engineering training; provides ATM/CNS and AIM/AIS design; project management and procurement consultancy in over
  65 countries. 
• For more information about Airways please visit www.airways.co.nz

What is Air Traffic Control?

Air Traffic Control comprises the various aircraft navigation and communication systems that use computers, radar, radios, and other instruments and devices to provide guidance to flying aircraft.

Trained personnel working as air traffic controllers at stations on the ground constantly monitor these systems and track the locations and speeds of individual aircraft. Controllers can warn aircraft should they come too close to each other. Air traffic control is also used for the safe coordination of landings and takeoffs at airports.

Learn more about Air Traffic Control>>

Vision 2015

Aviation plays a crucial role in New Zealand’s economic wellbeing.

Projected long-term growth of the aviation sector globally means it is essential to maintain the vitality of aviation through safe, effi cient, cost effective and environmentally sustainable air navigation services. To ensure this, future Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems must provide for optimum use of enhanced technology capabilities; both airborne and ground based.

Learn more about Vision 2015 >>