Government gives aviation sector another $170m

Government support for the aviation sector will be extended to ensure regular air freight services continue and the country stays connected with trade partners, RNZ reports. Transport Minister Michael Wood said another $170 million will be set aside for the sector until the end of October, drawn from the Covid-19 support package. When the borders closed last year, the government allocated $372m to airfreight connectivity for the International Airfreight Capacity (IAFC) scheme.