Air Freight NZ

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Air Freight NZ
IATA ICAO Callsign
OG AFN AIR FREIGHT
Founded July 1989 [1]
Operating bases Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North
Fleet size 5
Destinations 3
Parent company Freightways
Headquarters Auckland, New Zealand
Website http://www.fieldair.co.nz

Air Freight NZ is a cargo airline based in Auckland, New Zealand. It operates 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

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 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

  • 3 October 2003: Air Freight NZ Convair 580, ZK-KFU, was lost off radar near the Kapiti Coast. Fatalities: 2.[6]
  • 31 July 1989: Air Freight NZ Convair 580, ZK-FTB, descended shortly after takeoff from Auckland Airport, colliding with a bank before crashing into Manukau Harbour. Fatalities: 3.[1][7]

Destinations

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

Fleet

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

References

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