| Airline: | Air Freight NZ |
| Iata: | OG |
| Icao: | AFN |
| Callsign: | AIR FREIGHT |
| Founded: | July 1989 |
| Ceased: | July 2016, replaced by Parcelair. |
| Parent: | Freightways |
| Headquarters: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Bases: | Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North |
| Fleet Size: | 5 |
| Destinations: | 3 |
| Website: | http://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.[1] Domestic charter services are also operated. Its main base is Auckland Airport, with hubs at Christchurch International Airport and Palmerston North International Airport.[2]
The airline started operations in July 1989,[3] 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]
Air Freight NZ operated freight services to the following destinations in April 2013:[2] Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North. Air Freight operated seven northbound flights per night from Christchurch Airport.
The former Air Freight NZ fleet consisted of the following aircraft (at June 2014):[2]
| Aircraft | introduced | Retired | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2016 | Seven aircraft | ||
| 2004 | 2015 | One aircraft | ||
| 1999 | 2016 | Three aircraft. |