The New Zealander's four-year tenure was marred by a fatal crash in July 2025.
Deal formalises long-standing relationship with the Royal Thai Air Force.
Airline adds tens of thousands more seats to Tokyo, Singapore and Taipei routes.
NZ Defence Force supports researchers whose work is back to pre-Covid levels.
Air New Zealand has ordered Alia all-electric aircraft to fly a regional mail delivery route for New Zealand Post from 2026.
Carry On: Scoot’s E192 plans, Qantas loyalty scheme, best airports for cuisine.
Surveillance duties include sanctions-evading shipping activity and missile launches.
Carry On: Gulfstream G700 certified, Comac’s widebody plans, Southwest’s ‘red eyes’.
Airline said to be making offers of ex gratia payments.
Carry On: Qantas boosts trans-Tasman flights, Ryanair warning, global capacity rises.
