The downturn in the farming sector - especially sheep and beef - is having a detrimental impact on the agricultural aviation sector.
Flying hours for aeroplanes are down from 5,800 hours in the third quarter of 2020 to 3,725 hours in the same quarter in 2024.
Tony Michelle, executive officer of the NZ Agricultural Aviation Association, says the situation remains depressed for the sector, with some ag aviation companies laying off staff and smaller operators amalgamating in a bid to reduce costs and stay afloat.
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Rural News Group - NZ
