About Airways New Zealand

Airways New Zealand is one of the worlds' leading providers of commercial Air Navigation Services (ANS), responsible for managing all domestic and international air traffic operating within New Zealand's 34 million square kilometres of airspace. In 2003 Airways was voted the best ANS provider in the world for value for money and quality of service, by the International Aviation Transport Association representing 280 of the world's airlines.

The world's first fully commercial air traffic management company, Airways currently employs around 700 staff. Airways' shareholders (on behalf of the Government) are the Ministers for State-Owned Enterprises and Finance.

Air Traffic Controllers

Airways' revenue comes from services it provides to airlines and pilots flying into or over New Zealand and from the advice and services it provides to overseas organisations and international business partners. It receives no funding directly from the Government. The company is managed by an independent, commercial Board of Directors, and is in a strong financial position regularly returning significant dividends back to the company's shareholders.

Airways provides a wide range of air navigation services to the New Zealand and international aviation industry. Winning several awards for its export successes, Airways' international arm has delivered ANS services to over 40 countries worldwide. Airways currently has trainer based in the US training FAA controllers how to use their new Oceanic Control System, based upon the system Airways has been operating out of Auckland for over five years. Airways' Training Centre in Christchurch regularly hosts groups of international air traffic controllers, and today, Airways is used as a technological and risk management benchmark for many overseas organisations.

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