Navair has received approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority for a Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC).
The Australian private charter company can now operate into New Zealand on demand, with no restriction on frequency.
The approval removes a restriction that limited Navair to four charter flights into New Zealand per year, with a minimum 28-day separation between flights. The FAOC permits Navair to operate into 13 approved New Zealand aerodromes, including Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Hamilton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Rotorua, Palmerston North, Nelson, Dunedin, and Invercargill.
The approval removes a major constraint for clients travelling between Australia and New Zealand since they no longer need to schedule their flights in advance.
“We can now fly into New Zealand as often as our clients need, across 13 aerodromes across the country,” Navair CEO Rick Pegus said. “It’s a significant shift for the business, allowing us to offer the same flexibility on trans-Tasman routes that we’ve built our reputation on in Australia.”
The approval comes as Navair continues to expand its fleet, with the recent addition of Pilatus PC-24 aircraft, and further aircraft additions planned.
Clients can now book flights on Navair across the Tasman via the company’s website.
