Aviation Industry Cluster News

ASB BUsiness News TV3 Article

The aviation industry picked up some coverage on ASB business news just recently. They chose to visit PAL, Micro Aviation, and Falcomposites. The clip is great publicity and goes out internationally via the 3 news feeds.

PAL Pilot Magazine article

Hamilton Press article

History of 1000 aircraft video

New Zealand Aviation Industry Marks 1000th Plane Manufactured in Waikato Region - Includes TV3 News

Celebrations were held today at Hamilton International Airport commemorating the 1000th aircraft manufactured in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

This major milestone for the New Zealand aviation industry comes nearly 50 years after the first plane rolled off production lines at Pacific Aerospace ? the successor to one of New Zealand?s first aviation companies, James Aviation.

Minister for Economic Development, Hon Wayne Mapp, was the keynote speaker at the celebration and said that the aviation industry is a growing and significant contributor to New Zealand?s economy and Government support is strong, and multi-faceted.

Waikato Specialist Aviation Industry Paint Facility

The AIC has set out to establish a long term profitable and sustainable specialist aviation paint facility that meets the quality standards, price requirements and throughput requirements of its shareholders and the wider aviation industry and thereby becomes a catalyst for attracting other aviation refurbishment and manufacturing businesses to Hamilton

Runway Sealing to Boost Waikato Aviation Cluster Businesses

MEDIA RELEASE - 7 May 2009 Runway Sealing to Boost Waikato Aviation Cluster Businesses The Hamilton International Airport has begun works to seal its 650 metre long grass runway. The $780,000 project has been made possible through a $300,000

Waikato Aviation Cluster Secures Aluminum Heat Treatment Plant

MEDIA RELEASE - 7 May 2009 Waikato Aviation Cluster Secures Aluminum Heat Treatment Plant The Waikato Aviation Cluster has provided a 50% contribution of $50,000 to Pacific Aerospace to establish suitable aluminum heat treatment capabilities within the

Waikato Aviation Cluster Gears Up for Growth

MEDIA RELEASE - 21 April 2009 Waikato Aviation Cluster Gears Up for Growth The Waikato Aviation Cluster is seeking a project manager to ensure it reaches the industry?s high growth industry potential. Waikato Aviation Cluster Chairman, John Jones

Prime Minister Visits Waikato Aviation Cluster

Wednesday 25 February 2009 Prime Minister Visits Waikato Aviation Cluster The Waikato region is set to turn out its 1000th locally-manufactured aircraft during 2009. And this morning, Prime Minister, John Key, was on hand at Hamilton-based Pacific