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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:
734

Based business air charter operators:
136

Based business aircraft for charter:
418

Business air charter brokers:
3

Most prevalent aircraft types:

1	Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350	194
2	Bell 206B JetRanger	65
3	MDH 500	64
4	Airbus Helicopters H130	40
5	Eurocopter BK117	36
6	Cessna Caravan	32
7	Piper twin piston	30
8	Bell 206L LongRanger	29
9	MDH 520N	22
10	De Havilland DHC-8 D	22
11	Airbus Helicopters H120	18
12	Eurocopter AS355	15
13	Beechcraft King Air 200	15
14	Airbus Helicopters H145	15
15	Beechcraft King Air 300	7
16	Partenavia P.68	6
17	Bell 429	6
18	Saab SF340	6
19	Britten Norman BN-2 Islander	6
20	Robinson R66	5
21	PAC 750XL	5
22	Pilatus PC-12	5
23	Piper PA-46 Meridian/M-Class	5
24	MDH 600	5
25	Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin	4
26	Sikorsky S-76	4
27	Commander 500/680	4
28	Pilatus PC-6	4
29	Beechcraft King Air 90	4
30	Jetstream 31/41	4
31	Mitsubishi MU-2	4
32	Citation Mustang	3
33	Agusta A109	3
34	AgustaWestland AW169	3
35	AgustaWestland AW139	3
36	Diamond Twin Star	3
37	Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	3
38	Beechcraft Twin Piston	3
39	Bell 204/205	3
40	Airbus Helicopters H175	2
41	Bell 427	2
42	Bell 407	2
43	ATR42/72	2
44	Cessna 400 series	2
45	Cessna Citation CJ2	2
46	Citation 560	2
47	MDH 902 Explorer	2
48	Citation Sovereign	2
49	Tecnam P2006T	2
50	Daher Kodiak	2
51	Airbus ACJ320	2
52	Cessna F406 Caravan	1
53	Gulfstream G100 series/Astra	1
54	Twin Commander	1
55	Nextant 400XT	1
56	Bell 412	1
57	Boeing B-737	1
58	Cessna Citation CJ3	1
59	Embraer Phenom 100	1
60	Falcon 2000 EASy	1
61	Sikorsky S-92	1
62	Eurocopter BO105	1
63	Challenger 604	1
64	Enstrom 480	1
65	Pilatus PC-24	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)	17
4	Christchurch International	16
5	Nelson	14
6	Hamilton	13
7	Wellington International	13
8	Wanaka	8
9	Rotorua	8
10	Whangarei	7
11	Tauranga	7
12	Invercargill	7
13	Gisborne	7
14	Dunedin International	7
15	Timaru	6
16	Taupo	6
17	Napier	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	Palmerston North	4
28	North Shore	4
29	Hokitika	4
30	Rangiora	3
31	Tekapo	3
32	Auckland (Mechanics Bay)	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 24 • Completions 1 • Training 7

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

AIPA is reputed as New Zealand's most well-equipped multi-engine IFR trainer.

Diamond DA42-VI arrival is a smart move for AIPA

The DA42-VI will supplement AIPA's existing available DA42 resource, increasing capacity for multi-engine and IFR training and supporting consistent, high-quality outcomes for students progressing to commercial careers.

January 17, 2026 Full report

The H145 Airbus helicopter is considered the gold standard in air rescue.

GCH sets H145 rescue helicopter to work in New Zealand

The arrival of the H145 helicopters represents a significant upgrade in capability and reliability. The aircraft will replace the long-serving BK117 fleet and form part of a standardised H145 fleet operated by GCH Aviation.

January 10, 2026 Full report

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