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Serbia and New Zealand ink air agreement
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Serbia and New Zealand ink air agreement

NEWS FLASHSerbia and New Zealand have signed an Air Service Agreement in Wellington, establishing the legal frameworks for both scheduled and codeshare flights, aiming to boost tourism, trade and passenger convenience between the two countries. The two sides initially negotiated an Air Service Agreement back in 2014 but the pact was never signed and formally put into place. On Monday, the agreement was signed on behalf of the Serbian government by the Serbian Ambassador to Australia and New Zeal

EX-YU Aviation News Feb 09, 2026
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Torn balloon took off after inadequate field repair, says ATSB

VH-RRP, a Kubíček BB142P hot air balloon, sustained the 45cm tear while being cold-inflated prior to an early-morning flight near Beaudesert in Queensland on 18 October last year, and was patched up in the field with “specialised adhesive tape”, according to investigators.

Australian Aviation Feb 09, 2026
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Taupō's land and water operator - Taupo Air Services later Lake Taupo Airways
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Taupō's land and water operator - Taupo Air Services later Lake Taupo Airways

 Taupo Air Services was established in 1957 by Don Nairn and his wife Nita using Cessna 180 ZK-BQI which was based at Taupō's Centennial Park airfield. The aircraft was paint was white with dark blue markings and a gold strip. The pilot's name 'Don Nairn' was painted on the front fuselage and Company titles on the lower central area of the fuselage.On the 5th of July 1957 the Taupo Times

3rd Level New Zealand Feb 07, 2026
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TRIP REPORT: Middle East adventure - part 2
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TRIP REPORT: Middle East adventure - part 2

TRIP REPORTWritten by JSGMy Middle East adventure continues. If you’re wondering how I reached Abu Dhabi, that story awaits in Part 1. This chapter dives into exploring more corners of the Middle East , a region that never stops surprising. Abu DhabiThe history of Abu Dhabi dates back more than 3,000 years, when the first coastal communities were established. While inland settlements relied heavily on oasis agriculture and a nomadic way of life, coastal communities were engaged in fishing,

EX-YU Aviation News Feb 07, 2026
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