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08 October 2010
Safe Air to celebrate 60th birthday in style
Safe Air is to celebrate 60 years of being in business next month.
A week of events, displays and activities will kick off on the 8th of November with Safe Air inviting customers, former staff and suppliers to join its Blenheim based celebrations.
Safe Air’s General Manager Heather Deacon is delighted to be able to share the company’s milestone birthday with the wider community.
“With six decades in aviation, Safe Air has an extensive history in the Blenheim region. The events we’ve planned will celebrate both our history and our exciting future,” says Ms Deacon.
“The birthday programme offers a virtual flight on the historic Argosy, memorabilia exhibitions, Bristol engine runs and the chance to hear from those running the business across the years about Safe Air’s past, present and future aspirations. There are also some special events for past and present Safe Air staff to catch up and share stories.”
The ability to transform and diversify has been the key to Safe Air’s success and is being recognised over the entire week. First formed in 1950, the Straits Air Freight Express (SAFE) evolved in 1967 to operate a passenger service. Five years later it became a subsidiary of NAC (National Airways Corporation) and subsequently merged with Air New Zealand. From there it diversified into aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical design, establishing a worldwide reputation for excellence.
Local and industry media are invited to participate in the week of celebrations. The full range of events are listed online with registration details: www.safeair.co.nz
ENDS
Issued by Safe Air
Further media enquires can be directed to Heather Deacon ph 64 (0) 3 572 8416 or email info@safeair.co.nz
Information for the Editor:
Safe Air is an aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), design and manufacturing business with capability for engines, airframes and components. Airframe capability includes Boeing 737, Lockheed C-130 and P-3 Orion plus helicopters. Engine capability includes Rolls Royce T56 and Pratt & Whitney J52. Components include comprehensive propeller repair and overhaul. Safe Air is based in Blenheim, New Zealand and our subsidiary Safe Air Australia, is based in Melbourne.
