The Bombardier BD-700 1A10 Global Express 6000 VH-8MR c/n 9792 arrived in from Brisbane this afternoon.This is a 2017 example which was listed to the manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace as C-FUFT3 on 13-03-2017 and was delivered to Global Jet Austria GmbH on 19-12-2017 to become OE-LMA.
Thursday 31 October 2024
Bombardier VH-8MR into Christchurch today
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Douglas DC-3 ZK-JGB at Omaka.
Rangiora surprise this afternoon
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Eurocopter AS 350 B3 ZK-IBR returns to "The Ice".
North American P-51D ZK-TAF to be Exported
Following on from the recent Warbirds exports of the two Kittyhawks, P40E ZK-RMH and P40N ZK-CAG as well as the 2 seat Spitfire Mk IX ZK-WDQ and the Avro Anson Mk 1 ZK-RRR, the long lived (in NZ) North American P-51D ZK-TAF is also heading off shore.
It will be heading to Australia to join the Hunter Fighter Collection at Scone in NSW. after being purchased by Ross Pay of Pay's Aviation who is also the Chairman of the Hunter Fighter Collection, and it will join two other Mustangs on display there. The Mustang will be flown across the Tasman by Steve Death (who also delivered Mustang ZK-SAS "Dove of Peace" across to Australia in June 2022).
Saturday 26 October 2024
The delivery of Daher Kodiak ZK-KDI.
Across the Pacific: Operations Manager Megan George’s Journey with our latest Daher Kodiak 100
The Daher Kodiak 100: Adventure meets luxury
The Daher Kodiak 100 is designed and built for adventure. Manufactured in Sandpoint, Idaho, USA, they are built to perform in the most challenging environments. Powered by a reliable 750hp Pratt & Whitney PT6-34 engine, the Kodiak 100 excels in short takeoffs and landings. Its robust design can handle all types of terrain and its spacious cabin comfortably accommodates 9 passengers.
Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, the Kodiak ensures both safety and efficiency. Whether flying over the Southern Alps of New Zealand or over the Pacific Ocean, the Kodiak 100 combines performance, durability, and versatility, making it the perfect aircraft for our operations.
"I have wanted to do a ferry flight for years - my two favourite things combined - aviation and travelling to new places. I absolutely loved it and was totally amazed I didn't see a ship or plane anywhere on all three days. I sailed across the Pacific in my pre-aviation days. Flying across it in a non-commercial jet was always a dream."
Megan George, Operations Manager
The Journey Across the Pacific
Megan’s journey began in the tropical skies of Hawaii, flying over remote stretches of ocean, making two stops along the way to refuel and rest.
- 8 October: Merced Regional Airport (MCE) → Hilo International Airport (PHTO) – 13 hours flight time
- 9/10 October (crossing over the International Date Line): Hilo International Airport (PHTO) → Kiritimati Cassidy International Airport (PLCH) – 7 hours flight time
- 11 October: Kiritimati Cassidy International Airport (PLCH) → Faleolo International Airport (NSFA) – 8 hours flight time
- 12 October: Faleolo International Airport (NSFA) → Auckland Airport (NZAA) – 11 hours flight time
- 12 October: Auckland Airport (NZAA) → Ardmore Airport (NZAR)
- 14 October: Ardmore Airport (NZAR) → Queenstown Airport (NZQN)
- 15 October: Queenstown Airport (NZQN) → Wanaka Airport (NZWF)
"The logistics behind a flight involving multiple countries - all the paperwork required, immigration and refueling at each stop, accommodation, etc. is huge, but once airborne, it just becomes a glorious view of ocean and clouds. I loved it! Thanks John for doing all the important stuff and letting me tag along!"
Megan George, Operations Manager
Welcome to New Zealand
After days of flying over some of the most isolated parts of the world, Megan, John and N321KD arrived safely on New Zealand shores. Now in Wanaka at Performance Aviation, her new registration will become ZK-KDI once she receives regulatory approval shortly. Ready to adventure with us this summer? Book your flight here.