Airbus New Zealand Ltd Airbus NZ
Finalists — Finalist for Prime Contractor of the Year: Airbus New Zealand Ltd Airbus NZ was nominated for the technical services it provides for NH90 deeper maintenance activities at RNZAF Base Ohakea. Their personnel operate as part of a blended workforce with RNZAF, providing a point of continuity and increased resilience. Airbus NZ supported the upskilling of new Air Force personnel while delivering innovative solutions such as a corrosion resistance programme. As a result, Aotearoa New Zealand has become a respected leader in the sustainment of the NH90 helicopter with a comparatively high fleet availability.