Calibration

MSL has worked with Air New Zealand(external link) for more than 20 years. The relationship that started via a calibration service agreement, has expanded and evolved ever since. It now includes training provision across a range of areas, such as temperature and length, and technical assessment for the accreditation of Air New Zealand’s calibration labs. And in 2020, former MSL apprentice Nina spent a month at Air New Zealand’s facility in Christchurch.

When asked about the experience of working with NZ’s national metrology lab, Paul Biddick, Calibration Coordinator at Air New Zealand, said: "We have an excellent, productive relationship with MSL. We try to do as much calibration in-house as we can, but that’s only been possible because of MSL’s input over the years. Aviation is a highly-regulated sector, so procedures need to be followed exactly, and there’s always a lot to learn. We put all of our calibration engineers through MSL training courses, and we draw on your expertise around uncertainty budgets. And as technical assessors, MSL plays a key role in helping us gain IANZ accreditation for our services. Without that input, we wouldn’t have the knowledge or understanding to move forward and grow our calibration labs."