Top Aviation Companies in New-Zealand

The aviation industry in New Zealand plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing to the country's GDP and providing employment opportunities for thousands of people. In 2022, the country's GDP reached NZD 326 billion, with the aviation industry contributing around 2%, and continues to contribute significantly to this growth. Employment in the industry has also been steadily rising, with over 37,000 people employed in the sector as of 2022. This article will explore the key factors contributing to the growth and success of the aviation industry in New Zealand, including government initiatives, industry growth, and technological advancements.

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SALUS AVIATION69

MALAYSIA AIRLINES7,199

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA4,438 +65 6545 3212

A global leader in aerospace, P&WC is shaping the future of business, helicopter, regional and general aviation as well as auxiliary power generation with advanced engine technology. With over 104,000 engines produced, and over 65,000 engines in service, our operations and service network span the globe, serving more than 13,500 customers in in nearly every country and territory.

AIRNORTH166 +61 1800 627 474

Airnorth is Australia’s second-longest running airline and has been mastering Australia’s northern skies for over 40 years. From as far north as Timor-Leste to areas all across Australia, our unwavering passion and dedication will ensure that you reach your destination comfortably and safely. Employing over 200 people in our Darwin and Perth bases. Whether it’s helping people to experience the true beauty and diversity of our land for leisure, or transporting hard-working locals of the region for business, Airnorth is proud to play a part in strengthening communities.To book now, head to www.airnorth.com.au or call 1800 627 474.Share your adventures with us!Instagram: @airnorthauFacebook: @AirnorthAU#AirnorthAU

AJW GROUP435 +65 6980 3020

AJW Group is a world-leading independent component parts, repair and supply chain solutions provider, transforming efficiency in commercial, business and defence aviation.The company has established mutually beneficial, trusted partnerships to transform aviation efficiency, utilizing its extensive vendor supply chain to lead the industry, increasing efficiency and customer value.A key part of AJW Group is AJW Technique (AJWT), a 220,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art component MRO facility based in Montreal, Canada. An additional MRO hub, AJWT Europe, opened in October 2021.Core service areas include: part sales and support, contracted component support, component MRO, supply chain solutions, asset management, engine services, aircraft interiors, battery repair and overhaul, and leasing of aircraft spare parts and engines.AJW has operational hubs and local offices across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America.AJW Group offers 24/7/365 support and operates an outstanding Aircraft On Ground (AOG) service.

PACE923 +65 6368 6778

At XOJET Aviation, we are committed to delivering personalized service, trusted advice, and smart private jet solutions to the most sophisticated private flyers. Our team of dedicated employees is at the foundation of our mission to deliver distinctive service, every day. We are a company who cares deeply about our people, and are continuously seeking positive, committed, and talented individuals to join our team.

AVIAIR PTY LTD79 +61 8 9166 9300

Aviair is a leading Aviation operator in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. Formerly Slingair and established in 1984, Aviair is proud to hold the current market position as the leading provider of aviation services in north-west Australia, operating to the highest standard of compliance, safety and professionalism. With significant bases in Kununurra, Broome and Karratha, Aviair has invested heavily in its fleet to ensure it is the youngest and best presented fleet of aircraft operated in Australia’s north-west. With in-house aircraft maintenance facilities, Aviair’s fleet of over thirty includes Beechcraft King Air B200, Cessna Caravan C208, Pilatus PC-12 and both twin and single piston engine aircraft which are ideally suited to withstand the harsh environmental conditions and long distances prevalent in remote northern Australia. Aviair’s operational capabilities include regular public transport (RPT), mining company FIFO, air freight, RFDS clinics, remote area services, search and rescue operations, aerial geophysical work, photography and scenic flights, passenger charter and custom-tailored itineraries. The depth and breadth of Aviair’s operational footprint affords clients flexibility, redundancy and economies of scale in flight operations, as well as logistical support. Able to compliment fixed-wing aviation services with extensive helicopter capabilities, no other operator can match Aviair’s capacity in the north-west of Western Australia. Please visit our website at www.aviair.com.au to find out more, or call us on +61 (0) 8 9166 9300 or free call 1800 095 500.

DNATA15,996 +65 6511 0288

dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider. Established in 1959, the company offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 36 countries across six continents. In the financial year 2021-22, dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled over 527,000 aircraft turns, moved 3 million tonnes of cargo, uplifted 39.9 million meals, and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of US$ 632 million. For more information, visit dnata.com.

EXECUJET AVIATION GROUP530 +65 6653 4493

ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, operates a worldwide network of Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) dedicated to delivering first-class facilities and services for business aircraft, passengers, and crew across five continents.Just Fly. We Handle the Details.

SWISSPORT23,004 +65 6389 9100

In 2022, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 186 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.8 million tons of air freight at 117 air cargo centers worldwide. Swissport was active at 292 airports in 45 countries on six continents as of 31 December 2022. http://www.swissport.com

L3HARRIS COMMERCIAL AVIATION733 +65 1800 225 4343

L3Harris’ integrated commercial aviation offering serves airlines, operators and airframe manufacturers with a modular, fully comprehensive and interrelated suite of capabilities. L3Harris Commercial Aviation provides holistic solutions across a wide range of services to airlines, operators and airframe manufacturers within the commercial aviation industry. Our integrated solutions work to make air travel safer, more efficient and more effective. Our expertise extends across on-aircraft avionics, flight data monitoring and analysis and the complete pilot training offering. L3Harris Commercial Aviation, working together to build tomorrow’s safer skies.

NEW ZEALAND AIR AMBULANCE14 +64 9 913 2941

New Zealand Air Ambulance Service hold the highest level of Aeromedical Accreditation available in New Zealand, and hold all 3 standards required to meet the highest possible accreditation called for by the majority of New Zealand Government agencies.Based at Auckland Airport, NZAAS are a family owned business with a 30 year history of delivering leading edge, fully accredited aeromedical services throughout New Zealand, the South Pacific and beyond. With over 35,000 patients safely transported within New Zealand and globally, we have an exemplary reputation both nationally and internationally in the air ambulance industry.We own, operate and maintain our fleet of King Air and Jet air ambulances all of which are certified for aeromedical operations and are extensively equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment.Our missions are staffed by experienced medical crew who have been trained in aeromedical care, whether it be nurse lead or a full ICU team.We hold the highest level of Aeromedical Accreditation available in New Zealand and are privileged to hold contracts with New Zealand District Health Boards, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the Ministry of Health. We are also contracted to undertake missions for insurance companies, assistance companies and government agencies as well as private individuals.This includes medical evacuation/repatriation, inter-hospital transfers and global commercial medical escort services, all of which we offer on an extremely competitive best value basis.Our team of passionate professionals are committed to ensuring the very best in patient outcomes. We constantly strive to deliver best value to clients at all times without compromising our high standard and the clinical welfare of our patients.

NORTHWEST AVIATION SERVICE PTY LTD23 +61 8 9175 0651

Northwest Aviation Services is the largest independent provider of Flight Support in the north-west of Western Australia. If you require fast, safe and efficient aircraft ground handling in Geraldton, Karratha, Newman, Paraburdoo or Port Hedland then you need Northwest Aviation Services Flight Support.Northwest Aviation Services was established in 1996 to cater for the requirements of Airlink and has grown from a small handling agent in Paraburdoo to a company that now employs over 130 staff across Western Australia. Neil Thoars, owner of Northwest Aviation Services, quickly recognised that there was an opportunity to provide services in far more places than Paraburdoo. Through Neil s passion and commitment to provide unparalleled service, Northwest Aviation Services quickly gained an impressive reputation and client base with comprehensive Customer Service and Ramp Operations.To maintain the strong growth of Northwest Aviation Services and to continue to provide unequaled service, Neil sought to recruit a specialist team to bring a new dimension to Northwest Aviation Services. Kym Hagger who had previously worked with Northwest Aviation Services in the Paraburdoo operation, was recruited to join Neil in management and the two have since formed an enviable professional and working relationship.Kym, Northwest Aviation Services General Manager since 2008, has steered Northwest Aviation Services on the direction ahead, and has never wavered in maintaining the vision and core values that Neil originally established. Neil, his dedicated management team and each NWAS staff member look forward to a bright future.

SUSI AIR463 +62 811-2111-080

PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation (Susi Air) holds an Air Operator Certificate AOC 135-028. Founded in 2004, Susi Air started operating with 2 aircraft in December 2004, Operations in Medan started on the 27th of December 2004 in response to the earthquake and tsunami which destroyed large parts of the area. Ever since, 2 aircraft have been permanently based in Medan, and after initially providing charter flights for aid organizations, by 2006 Susi Air started to develop scheduled routes based out of Medan. The company has developed significantly outside of Medan as well. At present, Susi Air operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, consisting of 32 Cessna Grand Caravan C208B, 9 Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter, 3 Piaggio P180 Avanti II, 1 Air Tractor AT802 “Fuel Hauler”, 1 Diamond Twin Star DA42, 1 Piper Archer PA-28 and 1 LET 410 for fixed-wing aircraft. Helicopter operations started late 2009 with 1 Agusta Westland Grand A109S and 1 Agusta Westland Koala A119Ke joining the fleet in March 2010.Susi Air has 20 main operational bases in Medan, Banda Aceh, Padang, Dabo, Bengkulu, Jakarta, Pangandaran, Palangkaraya, Samarinda, Tarakan, Malinau, Kupang, Masamba, Manokwari, Biak, Nabire, Timika, Jayapura, Wamena, and Merauke. Operations are supported by a total of more than 140 pilots, 75 aircraft engineers and mechanics and 650 other ground and support staff.

SCOOT1,332 +65 3138 4047

Scoot is the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, operating short, medium, and long-haul flights. Scoot took to the skies in June 2012 and merged with Tigerair Singapore in July 2017, retaining the Scoot brand and positioning it well for a new chapter of growth. Scoot was voted the Best Low Cost Airline (Asia/Pacific) by AirlineRatings.com for 4 consecutive years, and ranked in the Top 10 of the World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines in 2015 and 2018 by Skytrax! In 2019, Scoot won “Best Low-Cost Carrier” at the 30th TTG Asia Awards and the Travel Weekly Asia 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.Our people have big smiles and even bigger personalities. People with passion—passion for travel, passion for people, passion for pushing boundaries. An airline with a different attitude. People with a different attitude. Scootitude.If you think you have Scootitude and aspire to grow with us, check out available opportunities here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scoot/jobs

SINGAPORE AIRLINES13,014 +65 6541 3843

Welcome aboard Singapore Airlines on LinkedIn. Discover travel inspirations, business travel tips, cultural insights, our latest updates, and more. Singapore Airlines is a global company dedicated to providing air transportation services of the highest quality and to maximising returns for the benefit of its shareholders and employees. We have come a long way since our founding in 1972, evolving from a regional airline to one of the most respected travel brands around the world. We fly one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world to destinations spanning a network across five continents, with the famed Singapore Girl as our internationally-recognisable icon providing the high standards of care and service that customers have come to expect of us.Please refer to https://bit.ly/2Z2MVN1 for guidelines on our social media channels.

VIETNAM AIRLINES844 +84 1900 1800

World-class AirlineFor 20 years of development at an average annual growth rate consistently in double-digit number, the national flag carrier has marked an obvious advance to become a major competitor in the Asian aviation market, owning a modern fleet of Airbus and Boeing planes flown by well trained professionals.Beginning with non-regular domestic services, today Vietnam Airlines operates to 21 cities throughout the country and 28 international destinations in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Its network extends to 26 countries and territories.Positioning itself as a young, modern carrier whose brand is characterized by Vietnamese traditional culture and internationally recognized, Vietnam Airlines is purchasing world’s most modern, environment-friendly aircraft, such as Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-900 and making constant efforts to improve its service quality. The airline is striving to become one of the most favourable carriers in the Asia-Pacific region.

B&H WORLDWIDE154 +65 6842 4113

B&H Worldwide, named the worlds Best-in-class Aerospace Logistics Supplier and recipient of multiple industry awards, is the market leader in the highly specialist aerospace logistics industry. Over the last 30 years B&H has expanded through a combination of investment and acquisition to become a multi-national specialist aerospace logistics organisation. B&H Worldwide provides comprehensive logistics solutions for the management of aerospace components of any size and any description, anywhere in the world. We are solely dedicated to the aerospace industry. With our broad customer base of leading airlines, spare part stockists, MROs and repair vendors, we are committed to providing specialised solutions for handling critical parts, from aircraft engines and specialist avionics through to components and consumables. Operating across the globe from our strategically located hubs, supported by our highly specialised global AOG centre, B&H is ready to provide industry leading support for all your critical service needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The B&H brand has become a recognized market leader due to our innovative and IT centric solutions, which are highly tailored to integrate with our customer’s operating models and IT platforms, driving out the cost of process inefficiencies while optimising service performance.

SATS LTD.4,623 +65 6542 5555

SATS is a global leader in gateway services and Asias preeminent provider of food solutions. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, foodservice chains, retailers and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for customers such as airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and eCommerce companies.Fulfilling our purpose to feed and connect communities, SATS delights customers in over 201 locations and 23 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg.

LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA269 +61 1800 630 014

LifeFlight Australia is a world leader in aeromedical care, with a core purpose to save lives and serve the community. For more than forty years, we have operated RACQ LifeFlight Rescue - Queensland’s leading community helicopter rescue service delivering emergency response, critical medical care and hospital airlifts to seriously ill and injured people. The service has flown more than 62,000 missions and provides Queenslanders with the assurance emergency medical care is available 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter where you live.RACQ LifeFlight Rescue also operates an advanced fleet of fixed-wing Air Ambulance jets, to help patients in need of urgent medical care right throughout Australia and around the world. The rescue and retrieval service is bolstered by LifeFlight’s seamlessly coordinated suite of aviation and medical capabilities. LifeFlight’s Retrieval Medicine, Training Academy, Coordination Centre, Air Ambulance Repatriation and Engineering and Maintenance capabilities are integral to LifeFlight’s success in providing aeromedical services at home and internationally.The organisation is home to a globally recognised training academy that provides thousands of aviation and medical professionals with world-class training annually. LifeFlight was selected by Queensland’s Oil and Gas Industry as its only aeromedical provider overseeing the safety of its workers. As part of this partnership, the LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service operates aeromedical retrieval services from its bases in Toowoomba and Roma. More than 150 doctors are employed under LifeFlights Retrieval Medicine division. Through a partnership with the Queensland Government, RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctors operate on board majority of the aeromedical retrieval services within Queensland to provide critical care to patients across the state. LifeFlight employs more than 400 staff, all playing a critical role in the lifesaving work that LifeFlight performs each day.

Top Aviation Companies in New-Zealand

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The New Zealand government has been instrumental in promoting the growth and success of the aviation industry in the country. One key initiative is the government's commitment to investing in infrastructure, including airports and air traffic control systems, to ensure the industry can meet the growing demand for air travel. Additionally, the government has implemented policies that promote the growth of the tourism industry, which is closely linked to the aviation industry.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The aviation industry in New Zealand has been experiencing steady growth in recent years. In 2022, the industry's revenue reached NZD 8.2 billion, representing a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in passenger numbers, a rise in the number of airlines operating in the country, and the expansion of airport infrastructure.

Compared to previous years, the aviation industry in New Zealand has experienced significant growth. In 2019, the industry's revenue was NZD 7.3 billion, and in 2020 it was NZD 7.9 billion. This represents a growth rate of 12.3% over two years, demonstrating the industry's continued growth and potential.

Key Trends

Technological Disruptions

Technological disruptions are a key trend in the aviation industry in New Zealand. The rise of digital technologies has enabled airlines and airports to improve their operational efficiency and offer a more personalized experience to passengers. For example, airports are increasingly using facial recognition technology to speed up security checks, while airlines are using data analytics to tailor their services to individual passengers.

Sustainability

Sustainability is another key trend in the aviation industry in New Zealand. With concerns about climate change increasing, airlines are under pressure to reduce their carbon emissions and adopt more sustainable practices. This has led to the introduction of new aircraft and the development of alternative fuels, such as biofuels, to reduce the industry's carbon footprint.

Challenges

Despite the growth and success of the aviation industry in New Zealand, there are several challenges that the industry faces. One of the biggest challenges is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly reduced demand for air travel, leading to financial losses for airlines and airports. Additionally, the pandemic has created operational challenges, such as increased health and safety measures, which have added to the industry's costs.

Another challenge is the need for investment in infrastructure. As demand for air travel continues to grow, there is a need for airports to expand and modernize their facilities to meet this demand. This can be a costly and time-consuming process and requires significant investment from both the public and private sectors.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for the aviation industry in New Zealand is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The government's commitment to investing in infrastructure and promoting the growth of the tourism industry, combined with favorable market conditions, is likely to fuel this growth. Additionally, technological disruptions and sustainability are expected to continue to be key trends in the industry.

To maintain growth and success in the future, the aviation industry in New Zealand must remain focused on addressing the challenges it faces while also adapting to changing trends and preferences. One key area of focus is sustainability. As concerns about climate change increase, airlines, and airports must continue to invest in new technology and alternative fuels to reduce their carbon emissions and improve their environmental impact.

Another area of focus is innovation. The aviation industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and trends emerging all the time. Airlines and airports must be agile and adaptable to seize opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. For example, the rise of e-commerce and the shift towards a more digitally focused world could create new opportunities for airlines to offer innovative services to passengers.

Furthermore, there is a need for greater collaboration within the industry. The aviation industry is complex, with multiple stakeholders involved, including airlines, airports, regulators, and passengers. To address the challenges and opportunities presented by the industry, these stakeholders must work together to find solutions and drive progress.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the aviation industry in New Zealand has played a vital role in the country's economy, contributing to its GDP and providing employment opportunities for thousands of people. While the industry faces challenges such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for investment in infrastructure, it also presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation. By remaining focused on government initiatives, industry growth, and technological advancements, the industry can continue to thrive and contribute to the country's economic success.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 23 May 2023