Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
A near-miss in New Zealand's uncontrolled airspace prompted calls for urgent safety reforms.
A near-collision between an Air New Zealand Q300 and a Beech Duchess over Northland in August 2023 has triggered an urgent call for reform in New Zealand’s airspace management.
The two aircraft, flying toward each other in uncontrolled airspace, passed within 41 seconds of each other at 6,000 feet, with the Q300’s collision avoidance system issuing a warning.
The Beech lacked such systems, and no agency had reviewed the airspace since 2014 despite a required five-year cycle.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission cited systemic failures, including poor oversight, outdated procedures, and a software outage that disrupted air traffic control for 49 minutes.
Authorities are now pushing for a comprehensive review of Whangārei’s airspace and national reforms to improve safety, communication, and accountability in uncontrolled regions.
No injuries or damage occurred.
Un casi accidente en el espacio aéreo no controlado de Nueva Zelanda provocó llamados a reformas urgentes de seguridad.