The Kiwis – Born to Fly story continues to draw attention around the world, and today the production team announced an extension to the screening period of the third edition of the documentary series with the in-flight services on the nation’s airline.
After some minor technical issues with screening content on some aircraft in the fleet during the early period of this phase, the outcome has been nothing short of positive.
Any aircraft that had issues and the wrong episodes loaded have been fully resolved, resulting in all aircraft from June now screening the correct version of the series, rather than a couple of aircraft that had a minor technical issue, which caused other episodes of the series to screen.
In addition, feedback from viewers who have watched episode three has been extremely positive, and comments from non-fans and fans of the sport have ranged from a craving for more to amazement at how strong New Zealand is in the Motorsport environment.
This has led to today’s result and an agreement to screen this edition until November 2026 on all types of aircraft across both short- and long-haul services.
Perspective Group co-owner Greg Turner commented today from Fishers, Indiana,” This extension is fantastic for the series and allows even more fans and viewers to experience the culture of New Zealanders in Motorsport and those waving the flag for New Zealand. We are truly delighted that we were able to get this great extension to the screening period, and it’s a true statement to the value of the series that has come from viewers that led to this today.”
Edition three focused on the past, present, and future and looked at Kiwis across many facets of the sport and up close features with those on the pathway, both on and off the track, to the multiple-time winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber.
In addition in depth behind the scenes footage of the Wayne Taylor Racing IMSA operation headed by Team Manager Anton Julian a New Zealander from the New Plymouth region. Naturally, Sir Scott Dixon and his contribution to the sport are acknowledged along with the late Sir Colin Giltrap.
This edition was shot at locations ranging from Hampton Downs in New Zealand to Laguna Seca, Indianapolis and Atlanta in the U.S. across 2026.
The series has gained a great following since its first edition three years ago, and that has resulted in episode two, which focused on the business side of the sport and the manufacturing aspect of New Zealand companies.
Attention is now focused on episode four and the content it may contain, and on naturally seeking funding, but the team is not ruling out creating yet another strong story of kiwi success in the sport.
Presenting sponsors Mansons, Tasman Motorsports Group, Hampton Downs Academy, Creme Insurance, Giltrap Group, AutoPark, Racetech and Harcourt’s with FASTMASTER as an official clothing supplier. The support of these fine sponsors enables this instalment of Kiwis – Born to Fly to happen, and we acknowledge their valuable contribution.
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