Air Freight NZ
IATA ICAO Callsign
OG AFN AIR FREIGHT
FoundedJuly 1989[1]
Ceased operationsJuly 2016, replaced by Parcelair.
Operating basesAuckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North
Fleet size5
Destinations3
Parent companyFreightways
HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
Websitehttp://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]

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 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

Aircraft introduced Retired Notes
Convair 58019892016Seven aircraft
Convair 580020042015One aircraft
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec19992016Three aircraft.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 King, John (1995). Aviation Accidents and Disasters. New Zealand Tragedies. Wellington: Grantham House. p. 136. ISBN 1-86934-042-6.
  2. ↑ "Change for Night Time Flyers". 3rd Level New Zealand. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 27 March 2007. p. 57.
  4. ↑ "Convair operations: Another Fieldair success story | Pacific Wings". Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Convair Operations: Another Fieldair Success Story". Pacific Wings. 1 June 1991. p. 18.
  6. ↑ "ASN Accident Report".
  7. ↑ "ASN Accident Report".
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