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2004
2004-09 - 0072.PDF
Directory: world airlines 5xTupolevTu-134A 1xYakovlevYak-40 2xYakovlevYak-42D Main base Chisinau International (KIV) Destinations (international scheduled) Amman, Amsterdam, Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul, Larnaca, Moscow, Paris, Prague, Rome, Vienna BP 6019, Faaa International Airport, Faaa, Tahiti French Polynesia Tel +689 86 41 00 Fax +689 86 42 69 Services Scheduled, charter, domestic, passenger Parent organisation/shareholders Air Tahiti (78.1 %) Date established 1968 Date operations started September 1968 Description Operates a frequent passenger shuttle service from Moorea and charters within the Polynesian Islands. Executives Chairman Marcel Galenon Director General Francois Martin Commercial Director Sue Magali Maintenance Director Roger Imhoof Fleet 3 x DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300 2 xDornier 228-200 Destinations (domestic scheduled) Moorea, Papeete, Tetiaroa AIR NAMIBIA [SWl(NMB) PO Box 731, Trans Namib Building, Bahnhofstreet, Windhoek, 9000, Namibia Tel +264 61 299 6000 Fax +264 61 299 6168 Sita WDHDZSW Website www.airnamibia.com.na/ Services Scheduled, international, regional, domestic, passen ger and cargo Parent organisation/shareholders TransNamib Group (govern ment owned) (100%) Alliances British Airways, Comair, TAAG Angola Airlines, Zambian Airways Date established 1946 Date operations started 1948 Description National airline of Namibia operating scheduled domestic, regional and international passenger and freight ser vices from its Windhoek hub. History Established as South West Air Transport, the carrier was renamed South West Airways in 1959. South West merged with Namib Air in 1978, retaining the Namib Air title. The airline was appointed national carrier in 1987, and following independence from South Africa, changed its name again, this time to Air Namibia in October 1991. Executives Managing Director Gemot Riedel Fleet 2 x Boeing 737-200 Advanced 1 x Boeing 747-400 Combi 1 x Raytheon Beech 1900C Airliner 2 x Raytheon Beech 1900D Airliner Main base Windhoek International (WDH) Hubs Windhoek Eros (ERS), Windhoek International (WDH) Destinations (domestic scheduled) Luderitz, Mokuti Lodge, Mpacha, Ondangwa, Oranjemund, Rosh Pina, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Windhoek Destinations (international scheduled) Cape Town, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Luanda, Maun, Victoria Falls AIR NATIONAL Skycare Terminal, Walsh Bros Place, Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand Tel +64 9 256 8550 Fax +64 9 256 8552 Sita AKLSCXH Email sales@airnational.co.nz Website www.airnational.co.nz Services Scheduled, charter, international, regional, domestic, passenger and cargo Parent organisation/shareholders Ian Gray (100%) Date established 1989 Date operations started 1990 Description Provides scheduled passenger operations under contract in the Pacific states. In addition to its airline operations, Air National also carries out flight calibrations in New Zealand and the Pacific for the Airways Corporation of New Zealand. History Formerly known as Menzies Aviation. Employees total 42 Engineering staff 12 Flightcrew 20 Cabin crew 4 Executives Ian Gray Jason Gray lain Ballantyne Managing Director Manager Flight Operations Manager Marketing and Sales Fleet 2 x BAe Jetstream 32EP 1 x Bombardier Dash 8 Q100 1 x Bombardier Dash 8 Q200 1 x EmbraerEMB-110P1 Bandeirante Main base Wellington International (WLG), Auckland International (AKL) Destinations (domestic scheduled) Auckland, Blenheim Christchurch, Hamilton, Hokitika, Nelson, Wellington AIR NAURU [ON] (RON) Level 49, Nauro House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia Tel +674 444 3274 Fax +674 444 3705 Sita INUOEON Email write2us@airnauru.com.au Website www.airnauru.com.au/ Services Scheduled, charter, international, passenger and cargo Parent organisation/shareholders Nauru Air (government owned) (100%) Alliances Solomon Airlines Date established 1970 Date operations started 14 February 1970 Description The national airline of Nauru, operating scheduled international services to other Pacific islands and Australia. The airline also provides services on a charter basis to Norfolk Island. History Started operations with an experimental service between Nauru and Brisbane and later added regular schedules. The airline was corporatised in 1996 as the Nauru Air Corporation, enabling it to operate independently in a commer cial market place, free from most government constraints. In 1998 it came under the regulatory control of the Civil Aviation Authority of Australia and is a select foreign carrier holding an Australian air Operators certificate. Executives Chairman Kinza Clodumar Chief Executive John Goulding Chief Financial Officer Keith Herdman Engineering Manager David Nisbet Human Resources Manager Leo Keke Fleet 1 x Boeing 737400 Main base Nauru International (INU) Destinations (international scheduled) Brisbane, Honiara, Melbourne, Nadi, Tarawa PO Box 1046 (Milson Airport), Palmerston North, New Zealand Tel +64 6 357 1149 Fax +64 6 358 2999 Email fieldair@fieldair.co.nz Services Scheduled, charter, domestic, cargo Parent organisation/shareholders Freightways Express (100%) Date established 1989 Date operations started 1989 Description Operates scheduled night services between Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North on behalf of the Freightways Express group of companies. Flightcrew 14 Executives Chief Executive William Olsen Company Manager M Lasenby Fleet 4 x Convair 580 Main base Auckland International (AKL) Hubs Christchurch International (CHC), Palmerston North (PMR) Private Bag 32, Nelson, 7030, New Zealand Tel +64 3 547 8700 Fax +64 3 547 8788 Sita NZNNGNZ Email john.hambleton@airnz.co.nz Website www.airnewzealand.com Services Scheduled, charter, regional, domestic, passenger and cargo Parent organisation/shareholders Air New Zealand (100%) Date established 1976 Date operations started 1979 Description Regional carrier operating turboprop services on provincial routes under the Air New Zealand Link brand. History Founded by Robert Inglis and Nicki Smith, the carrier was later sold to Air New Zealand. Employees total 380 Executives General Manager John Hambleton Manager Customer Services James Hamilton Manager Flight Operations Robert Guard Manager Technical Geoff Eban Fleet 12xSaab340A Main base Nelson (NSN) Hubs Tauranga (TRG), Napier-Hastings (NPE), New Plymouth (NPL), Auckland International (AKL) Quay Tower, 29 Customs Street West, Private Bag 92007, Auckland, 1020, New Zealand Tel +64 9 366 2400 Fax +64 9 366 2401 Sita AKLDANZ Website www.airnz.co.nz Services Scheduled, international, regional, domestic, passen ger and cargo Parent organisation/shareholders New Zealand government (82%), others (8%), Singapore Airlines (4.5%), Safe Air Airline subsidiaries/shareholdings Air Nelson (100%), Air Pacific (1.9%), Eagle Airways (100%), Freedom Air (100%), Mount Cook Airlines (100%) Alliances Star Alliance, Air Caledonie International, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, Mexicana, South African Airways, Thai Airways, United Airlines Date established 26 April 1940 Date operations started 30 April 1940 Description New Zealand flag carrier focusing on Australasia and the South Pacific, with services to Europe, North America and Asia. Its services are complemented by codeshare agree ments with other carriers, and in conjunction with its membership of the Star Alliance. Domestic and provincial services in New Zealand are provided by Air New Zealand National and the Link subsidiaries Mount Cook Airlines, Air Nelson and Eagle Airways. History Began operations under the name Tasman Empire Airways (TEAL) with flying boat services to Australia. In 1961, the New Zealand government became the sole owner of TEAL and renamed the airline on 1 April 1965. Absorbed New Zealand National Airways (founded in 1947) and its subsidiary Safe Air with effect from 1 April 1978. In October 1989, Air New Zealand was privatised with shares listed on the New Zealand stock exchange. Purchased TNT's 50% holding in Ansett Australia in 1996 and in June 2000 bought remaining 50% from News Corp, creating a group with the scale of a world's top 20 airline. Air New Zealand and Ansett Australia became full members of Star Alliance in March 1999. In August 2000 Brierley Investments sold its "B" shareholding to Singapore Airlines which then owned 25% of Air New Zealand, since reduced. Ansett was placed into volun tary administration in September 2001 resulting in recapitalisation by the New Zealand government in January 2002. There are currently negotiations regarding a possible equity alliance between Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Employees total 9,502 Executives Chairman John Palmer Managing Director and Chief Executive Ralph Norris Chief Financial Officer Shane Warbrick Deputy Chairman Roger France Group General Manager Airlines Rob Fyfe Group General Manager Marketing Norm Thompson Group General Manager Ventures Craig Sinclair Group General Manager Human Resources and Organisational Change Vanessa Stoddart General Counsel and Company Secretary John Blair General Manager Operations Standards, Safety and Security David Morgan Fleet 6 x Airbus A320-200 14 x Boeing 737-300 8 x Boeing 747-400 3 x Boeing 767-200ER 9 x Boeing 767-300ER Orders 9 x Airbus A320-200 Main base Auckland International (AKL) Hubs Los Angeles International (LAX) Destinations (domestic scheduled) Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington Destinations (international scheduled) Apia, Brisbane, Cairns, Hong Kong, Honolulu, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Nadi, Nagoya, Norfolk Island, Noumea, Nukualofa, Osaka, Papeete, Perth, Rarotonga, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo 70 16-22 MARCH 2004 FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL www.flightinternational.com
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