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- ↑ "Nelson Airways outlines Nelson routes". Routes. They also started to serve Hamilton Airport{{Cite web|date=March 26, 2021| However, in July 2021, Nelson Airways announced the suspension of all flights including leisure charters stating the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual airline then also planned to acquire its own operations license. In August 2021, a dispute between Nelson Airways and another current wetlease contractor, Koru Airlines, has been reported resulting in the termination of their agreement. A few weeks prior, Whanau Airlines also pulled out of their mutual affiliation bringing back Kia Aviation to operate the currently remaining New Zealand domestic flights.<ref 3 August 2021 Shortly after, Koru Airlines sued Nelson Airways for up to 8 million NZD for alleged breach of contract.airliners.de (New Zealand) 23 August 2021
- ↑ airliners.de 2 November 2021
