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Brazil-New Zealand direct flights worth pursuing, airport chief says

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The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Property Insider: No flight - why didn’t Air NZ move to the airport, like Greg Foran said it would?
Property Insider: No flight - why didn’t Air NZ move to the airport, like Greg Foran said it would?
India Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Live: PM Modi makes maiden trip to New Zealand, to hold govt, business interactions
Live: PM Modi makes maiden trip to New Zealand, to hold govt, business interactions
China Global Television Network
· Jul 3, 2026
India PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand
India PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand
Bloomberg
· Jul 6, 2026
India's Modi to Tour Indo-Pacific This Week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand this week. Bloomberg's Swati Pandey discusses the agenda for the leader's Indo-Pacific tour. (Source: Bloomberg)
ArabNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback
WELLINGTON: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in New Zealand on Friday touting a free trade deal that has sparked a backlash despite promises it will unlock jobs and economic riches. On the agenda are trade, tourism and sport — but recent undercurrents of anti-migrant sentiment risk tarnishing his trip to a nation long proud of its tolerance. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrated the signing in April of the free trade deal with the world’s most populous nation, touting an export boom that would deliver jobs and investment in spades.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
SkyCity Adelaide Agrees AU$21M Fine Over AML Failures as Shares Jump 14 Percent
South Australia settled with SkyCity Adelaide for AU21M over AML failures dating to 2016. The June 19 agreement includes a governance overhaul — independent board, dedicated CEO — that investors greeted with a 14 percent share rally.
OneIndia
· Jul 6, 2026
PM Modi Arrives In Indonesia To Begin Three-Nation Tour, Holds Talks With President Prabowo
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta on Monday, as he started his three-country visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The visit is focused on deepening the Indo-Pacific cooperation under the Act East Policy, strengthening the MAHASAGAR
India TV News
· Jul 3, 2026
PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week: What's on the agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations as both countries move closer to strengthening economic and strategic ties through a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The announcement was made by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who said the visit would help elevate the partnership between the two nations and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and economic growth.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 10, 2026
Modi leaves for New Zealand after concluding Australia visit
Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties.
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
PM Modi to make first New Zealand visit next week
PM Modi to make first New Zealand visit next week
The Tribune
· Jul 6, 2026
Act East expansion: PM Modi’s landmark Indonesia visit to anchor “MAHASAGAR” vision, reshape maritime ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand to boost ties and advance India's MAHASAGAR vision. The first leg focuses on Indonesia, strengthening defence, maritime security, and a USD 24.78 billion economic partnership before he heads to Melbourne and Auckland.
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Auckland, New Zealand Counterpart Christopher Luxon Welcomes Him at Airport (Watch Video)
PM Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, where he was welcomed at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The visit marks the final leg of Modi's three-nation tour and is the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral ties.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 10, 2026
India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.
The Japan Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Sendai Airport chief confident a decade after privatization
Sendai International Airport was the first to have been privatized among airports managed by the Japanese government.
Skift
· Jul 6, 2026
If India Is Going Premium, Why Are its Airlines Fighting for the Budget Traveler?
While India's premium travel boom is real, Air India and IndiGo's new entry-level fares reveal that the country's biggest aviation opportunity remains attracting cost-conscious first-time flyers.
Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 6, 2026
Airlines Remain Confident in Destination
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe, says several new international air services scheduled to commence this year are a strong []
Foreign Policy
· Jul 8, 2026
Modi Seeks to Project Influence on Asia-Pacific Trip
The Indian prime minister visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand this week.
Business Today
· Jul 11, 2026
Akasa Air pauses Noida–Navi Mumbai route weeks after launch amid network review: Report
Akasa Air has temporarily suspended its direct flights between Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport less than two weeks after launching the service, citing network optimisation.
NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
PM Modi Calls For Stronger India-Australia Ties Amid West Asia Crisis, Hormuz Risks
PM Modi is on a six-day, three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6, with the visit focused on strengthening trade and investment ties, deepening strategic partnerships,...
Legit.ng
· Jun 21, 2026
Find out more as FG approves United Nigeria Airlines US, Canada and 3 other international routes
The federal government has approved United Nigeria Airlines' international routes to New York, Canada and Dubai, aiming to boost local airline operators.
Diario El Mundo
· Jul 6, 2026
SIT abre la puerta a negociar vuelos nacionales desde Toncontín
El aeropuerto Toncontín podría volver a tener movimiento aéreo nacional si prospera una eventual negociación con la concesionaria de Palmerola International Airport (PIA), según planteó este lunes el titular de la Secretaría de Infraestructura y Transporte (SIT), Aníbal Ehrler. Este artículo SIT abre la puerta a negociar vuelos nacionales desde Toncontín se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Export or lose out – Afoko demands Airport for Upper East region
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and an indigene of the Upper East Region, Awentami Paul Afoko, has called for the construction of an international airport in the Upper East Region, arguing that it is critical to unlocking the region’s agricultural and export potential. Addressing stakeholders at the Regional Development Framework validation forum in Bolgatanga, Mr. Afoko said The post Export or lose out – Afoko demands Airport for Upper East region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
The West Australian
· Jul 11, 2026
Africa Guide: A big look at a big continent
With direct flights between Perth and Johannesburg, and one-stop flights to north Africa, there are many reasons to visit, and to visit many times
ANTARA News
· Jul 8, 2026
INACA, Ministry strengthen aviation ecosystem through IAS 2026
The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) and the Ministry of Transportation are hosting the Indonesia ...
TASS
· Jul 2, 2026
Tourist traffic from Russia to Tanzania to add at least 30% as direct flights launched
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects first direct flights to Tanzania to be fully booked
Vanguard News
· Jun 30, 2026
Nigeria’s airline model holding back aviation growth – Negatu
Global Chairman of Fairfax Africa Fund, a United States-based company, Mr Zemedeneh Negatu, Tuesday, faulted the ownership structure of Nigerian airlines, saying the industry's dependence on sole proprietorship is unsustainable and inconsistent with the business models of successful aviation markets around the world. The post Nigeria’s airline model holding back aviation growth – Negatu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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