Tauranga airline Sunair are back flying again after they were grounded by the Civil Aviation Authority last week.
The authority revoked Sunair Aviation's permit to fly for 10 days after concerns were raised regarding public safety during an investigation. The authority said the airline posed an ''imminent risk'' to people and it had ''serious concerns''.
However, authority spokesman Mike Richards said this morning it had now lifted the suspension and did not have any concerns.
''I can confirm Sunair have addressed the safety concerns identified by the CAA and were issued an Air Operator Certificate yesterday to allow them to resume flying.''
Sunair owner Dan Power said the news was a relief.
''We don't want to be critical of them. The issues were around the company's management structure essentially,'' Mr Power said.
''That has been bolstered now to the satisfaction of the authority - their safety concerns have been met.
''The suspension was never about the proficiency of our flight crew or the airworthiness of our airplanes.''
Mr Power said the airline was back in business today and would return to its full service on Monday.
''We've had great support both from other industry members and particularly from our customers throughout the shut down,'' he said.
Sunair has been operating for 29 years and is a regular transport provider for residents on Motiti Island, which is one of its several services it offers.