Atelea Mapapalangi下士,汤加和毛利人RNZAF成员,在克服心脏疾病并出色地担任业务支助专家之后,被任命为2025年国际年飞行员。 Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi, a Tongan and Māori RNZAF member, named 2025 Aviator of the Year after overcoming a heart condition and excelling as an operational support specialist.

Atelea Mapapalangi下士是汤加人和毛利人后裔的RNZAF成员,以Rotorua为基地,在最初结束空勤生涯的心脏病事件之后,仍被命名为2025年国际年飞行员。 Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi, a Rotorua-based RNZAF member of Tongan and Māori descent, has been named 2025 Aviator of the Year despite a cardiac event that initially ended his aircrew career. 他再次成为业务支助专家,在挪威皇家ZAF的Ohakea基地的一个重大燃料安装项目中发挥了关键作用。 He re-mustered as an operational support specialist, playing a key role in a major fuel installation project at RNZAF Base Ohakea. 他精通毛利语并精通诸如mau rākau等传统习俗,通过仪式和青年外联积极促进毛利文化。 Fluent in te reo Māori and skilled in traditional practices like mau rākau, he actively promotes Māori culture through ceremonies and youth outreach. 在他祖父服兵役的启发下,他强调应变能力、适应能力和服役能力,发现自己在新西兰皇家空防部队内不断演变的作用中取得了深刻的成绩。 Inspired by his grandfather’s military service, he emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and service, finding deep fulfillment in his evolving role within the RNZAF.