Our Fleet
Air Hawke’s Bay operates a fleet of 16 aircraft from two seat trainers through to a six seat executive jet.
Single-Engine Aircraft
Piper Tomahawk – PA 38
- The Piper tomahawk is a popular and versatile 2 seat trainer used for ab initio through to commercial pilots licence training
- Number in fleet 7
- Seats 2
- Cruising speed 90 kts
Piper Archer/Warrior – PA 28
- These four seat aircraft are ideal cross country machines. Pilots traditionally progress onto these machines after completing their private pilots licence, but they can be used for initial flight training
- Number in fleet 1
- Seats 4
- Cruising speed 115 kts
Cessna 172 – C172
- The Cessna 172 is one of the most popular 4 seat aircraft made with its high wing offering excellent visibility. It is also a popular cross country machine and can be used for initial flight training
- Number in fleet 3 (1 x Garmin 1000 equipped)
- Seats 4
- Cruising speed 120 kts
Piper Super Cub – PA 18
- This 1950′s classic is generally used for tail wheel training and recreational flying after a pilot has achieved their Private Pilots Licence
- Number in fleet 1
- Seats 2
- Cruising speed 85 kts
Rockwell Commander 114 – AC 14
- The Rockwell Commander is a high performance single engine retractable undercarriage 4-5 seat aircraft
- Number in fleet 1
- Seats 4
- Cruising speed 145 kts
Multi-Engine Aircraft
Piper Seneca – PA 34
- The company operates a Seneca 1 and a later model Seneca 3, both for flight training and charter operations. The Seneca is a twin engine, retractable undercarriage 6 seat aircraft capable of most destinations within New Zealand
- Number in fleet 2
- Seats 4
- Cruising speed 145 kts
Cessna Mustang – C510
- The Cessna Mustang is a 6 seat executive jet available for charter operations throughout New Zealand. Its high speed and comfort levels make it ideal for those wishing the convenience and flexibility of executive travel
- Number in fleet 1
- Seats 6
- Cruising speed 340 kts
Simulators
AT-21
- Equipped for full I/R inc. ADF VOR DME ILS GPS G4
Frasca Mentor
- Certified simulator that can provide G1000 training
