Airways role

In absolute simple terms, it is the job Airways New Zealand to stop aircraft collisions in the air and on the ground.

The company does this through the provision of Air Navigation Services (ANS) and associated services in New Zealand and internationally.

ANS comprises:

• air traffic management - through air traffic control, aircraft flow management and flight information and alerting services.
  
  
• navigation services - the navigation infrastructure and supporting services used by aircraft to navigate their path.
  
  
• communications - Airways operates a sophisticated communications system throughout the country, which includes everything from satellite coverage to cell phones.

These services are supported by Technology and Support. This division of Airways develops communications hardware and software, and maintains the network of radar and navigation aids spread across the country.