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Business aviation in New Zealand

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Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand - www.aviation.govt.nz

Registered business aircraft:
744

Based business air charter operators:
139

Based business aircraft for charter:
418

Business air charter brokers:
3

Most prevalent aircraft types:

1	Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350	195
2	MDH 500	66
3	Bell 206B JetRanger	65
4	Airbus Helicopters H130	41
5	Eurocopter BK117	36
6	Cessna Caravan	33
7	Piper twin piston	33
8	Bell 206L LongRanger	30
9	De Havilland DHC-8 D	22
10	MDH 520N	22
11	Airbus Helicopters H120	18
12	Airbus Helicopters H145	15
13	Eurocopter AS355	15
14	Beechcraft King Air 200	15
15	Beechcraft King Air 300	7
16	Bell 429	6
17	Saab SF340	6
18	Partenavia P.68	6
19	Britten Norman BN-2 Islander	6
20	Piper PA-46 Meridian/M-Class	5
21	PAC 750XL	5
22	MDH 600	5
23	Mitsubishi MU-2	4
24	Jetstream 31/41	4
25	Pilatus PC-6	4
26	Sikorsky S-76	4
27	Commander 500/680	4
28	Robinson R66	4
29	Pilatus PC-12	4
30	Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin	4
31	Beechcraft King Air 90	4
32	Diamond Twin Star	4
33	Agusta A109	3
34	Bell 204/205	3
35	Citation Mustang	3
36	Beechcraft Twin Piston	3
37	AgustaWestland AW169	3
38	AgustaWestland AW139	3
39	Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	3
40	Airbus Helicopters H175	2
41	Citation 560	2
42	Airbus ACJ320	2
43	Tecnam P2006T	2
44	MDH 902 Explorer	2
45	Cessna Citation CJ2	2
46	ATR42/72	2
47	Bell 427	2
48	Citation Sovereign	2
49	Cessna 400 series	2
50	Daher Kodiak	2
51	Bell 407	1
52	Cessna Citation CJ3	1
53	Cessna F406 Caravan	1
54	Falcon 2000 EASy	1
55	Twin Commander	1
56	Bell 412	1
57	Nextant 400XT	1
58	Boeing B-737	1
59	Embraer Phenom 100	1
60	Sikorsky S-92	1
61	Eurocopter BO105	1
62	Challenger 604	1
63	Enstrom 480	1
64	Pilatus PC-24	1
65	Gulfstream G100 series/Astra	1
66	Piper PA-42	1
67	Diamond DA62	1
68	Agusta A119	1
69	Mil Mi-34C Sapsan	1
70	Bell 222	1
71	Learjet 60	1
72	Airbus Helicopters H155B	1

Major business aviation airports:

1	Auckland International	22 business aviation companies active
2	Queenstown	20
3	Auckland (Ardmore)	16
4	Christchurch International	16
5	Nelson	14
6	Hamilton	14
7	Wellington International	13
8	Wanaka	9
9	Rotorua	8
10	Tauranga	7
11	Napier	7
12	Invercargill	7
13	Gisborne	7
14	Dunedin International	7
15	Whangarei	6
16	Timaru	6
17	Taupo	6
18	Mount Cook	5
19	Franz Josef	5
20	Whanganui	5
21	Oamaru	5
22	New Plymouth	5
23	Manapouri (Te Anau)	5
24	Hastings	5
25	Blenheim (Marlborough/ Woodbourne)	5
26	Kaikoura	4
27	Auckland (Mechanics Bay)	4
28	Palmerston North	4
29	North Shore	4
30	Hokitika	4
31	Rangiora	3
32	Tekapo	3
33	Whakatane	3
34	Westport	3
35	Paraparaumu (Kapiti Coast)	3
36	Masterton	3
37	Kerikeri	3
38	Auckland (Pikes Point Heiport)	2
39	Opotiki	2
40	Blenheim (Omaka)	2
41	Waiheke Island	2
42	Glenorchy	2
43	Auckland (West Auckland Parakai)	2
44	West Melton	2
45	Wairoa	2
46	Takaka	2
47	Milford Sound	2
48	Karamea	2
49	Kaitaia	2
50	Greymouth	2
51	Glentanner	2
52	Feilding	2
53	Chatham Island (Tuuta)	2
54	Cromwell Racecourse	1
55	Koromiko (Picton)	1
56	Waipukurau	1
57	Taieri	1
58	Motueka	1
59	Thames	1
60	Tokoroa	1
61	Springhill	1
62	Twizel (Pukaki)	1
63	Christchurch (Wigram)	1
64	Alexandra	1

Business aviation suppliers in New Zealand

Maintenance 25 • Completions 1 • Training 7

Queenstown Air Charter will focus on nationwide VFR and IFR charter services.

Glenorchy brings Tecnam Traveller to New Zealand

The aircraft’s debut in the country allows Glenorchy to enter instrument flight operations while continuing its scenic services and launching a nationwide charter brand.

April 27, 2026 Full report

Following the successful factory acceptance test of the first unit in late February, its installation will be followed by a second unit, already under production, to support the operator's mission-critical training.

Entrol AW169 device makes its way to New Zealand

Two simulators feature a geo-specific database of New Zealand, including strategic hubs like Ardmore Airport and Whangarei Airport, along with tactical helipads. This allows crews to build muscle memory.

March 10, 2026 Full report

The Alia CX300 demonstrator will now return to Beta Technologies for its next phase of development.

Air New Zealand completes CX300 demo programme

The four-month demonstrator programme generated operational insights into low-emissions IFR flying, Cook Strait crossings and cost efficiencies across regional routes.

February 26, 2026 Full report

GCH Aviation well on the way to operating H145 sim

GCH Aviation is a premier operator in New Zealand, and this installation ensures its pilots have access to world-class technology. The versatility of the H145 simulator allows for a wide range of training.

February 7, 2026 Full report

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