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Direct private flights to Australia explored
Taupō Airport is becoming a busy destination for private aircraft, with the possibility of direct flights from Australia.
Is it falling or flying?
Sitting on the edge of a plane door, 5km in the air, with a guy called Gareth strapped to my back, I’m thinking ‘How the flying fox did I get myself into this situation?’
Taupō loses Wellington air connection
Originair has exited out of its new Wellington to Taupō route after just three months.
Piglet flies under radar, landing delayed
Most people are familiar with the dangers birds pose to aircraft but in rural airports like Taupō, ground-based wildlife can also be problematic.
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