John WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·21 Aug, 2026 03:02 AM4 mins to read‌On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. Video / Editing | Corey FlemingA New Zealand-made trainer aircraft will be exported again as the country enhances its relationship with Thailand.Waikato’s NZAero today said it was restarting export production of its CT-4 Airtrainer after 14 years.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul were expected to sign a new aviation