Air Freight NZ

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Air Freight NZ
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IATA ICAO Callsign
OGAFNAIR FREIGHT
FoundedJuly 1989 [1]
Ceased operationsJuly 2016, replaced by Parcelair.
Operating basesAuckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North
Fleet size5
Destinations3
Parent company Freightways
Headquarters Auckland, New Zealand
Website http://www.fieldair.co.nz

Air Freight NZ was a cargo airline based in Auckland, New Zealand. It operated scheduled overnight cargo services on behalf of owner Freightways, and is supported by sister company Fieldair holdings. [2] Domestic charter services are also operated. Its main base is Auckland Airport, with hubs at Christchurch International Airport and Palmerston North International Airport. [3]

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Two Air Freight NZ Convair 580s at Auckland in 2009 Air Freight NZ Convair 580 Breidenstein-1.jpg
Two Air Freight NZ Convair 580s at Auckland in 2009

History

The airline started operations in July 1989, [1] headed by William (Bill) Olsen. Its primary contract was with the courier division of Freightways Group. It is now wholly owned by Freightways Express. The Convair carries 11 cargons[ clarification needed ] of freight on each trip. Despite its age the Convair is a great performer capable of transporting seven and a half tonnes of freight at 300 kts. [4] [5]

Accidents and incidents

Destinations

Air Freight NZ operated freight services to the following destinations in April 2013: [3] Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North. Air Freight operated seven northbound flights per night from Christchurch Airport.

Fleet

The former Air Freight NZ fleet consisted of the following aircraft (at June 2014): [3]

Aircraft Fleet 1989-2016

AircraftintroducedRetiredNotes
Convair 580 19892016Seven aircraft
Convair 5800 20042015One aircraft
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec 19992016Three aircraft.

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