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Airshow Fires Up Aviation Careers

January 4, 2024 at 12:02 PM

The importance of events like the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow in inspiring the next generation into aviation and aerospace careers has been highlighted by Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck and…

Stealth Pilot for Wanaka

December 27, 2023 at 10:54 AM

One of the star international pilots signed up for next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow still gets goosebumps when he sees an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter-bomber in a museum.

P-51 flies 'like a new one'

December 6, 2023 at 11:47 AM

One of the RNZAF’s most experienced display pilots says flying a recently-restored P-51 Mustang on its first flight in nearly 70 years could not have gone better with the aircraft…

RNZAF Old and New for 2024

November 14, 2023 at 12:26 PM

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is gearing up to farewell one of it’s most iconic aircraft while debuting a brand new addition at next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International…

Sir Tim Wallis dies

October 17, 2023 at 7:53 PM

The Warbirds Over Wanaka community has come together to mark the death of airshow founder, patron and number one fan – Sir Tim Wallis.

‘Lithuanian Maniac’ and ‘Krazzy Ivan’ to perform at Wanaka Airshow

October 1, 2023 at 8:27 AM

The world’s most prolific high-performance aerobatic display pilot will be joined by one of New Zealand’s best as they deliver jaw-dropping aerial displays at next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International…

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