Covid-19 will determine whether Glide Omarama returns on its planned date. Photo: Supplied/ Glide OmaramaWhether Glide Omarama gets airborne before its initially planned September return depends on one thing: Covid-19. Last month managing director Gavin Wills told the Otago Daily Times he hoped the company would return to the skies by September, albeit in a limited capacity. The issue arose when the CAA said Glide Omarama had offered paid flights, described as trial flights. Under its licence Part 149, the company was allowed to provide flights to those with an interest in flying.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 28, 2020 17:03 UTC