In the wake of the resignation of Alison McEwan as Chairman of the Trustees, new appointee Andy Train has reportedly made it his priority to sort out the issues that his predecessor. These included – according to NewsTalkZB – the lack of transparency in the board selection process, and unnecessarily high rates for a lower-equipped backup helicopter. Mr Train is already working on a new Trust Deed, and is discussing the payment situation with operator Skyline Aviation.

The full detail of the saga can be read in this article in the Dominion Post.

Graham Stevens – HeliHub.com Australasia correspondent