Air Chathams
New ZealandAbout the airline
Air Chathams is a New Zealand regional airline founded in 1986, operating from its main hub at Chatham Airport. The airline specializes in connecting remote communities and regional centers across New Zealand using a focused fleet of regional turboprops, serving essential transport links to less accessible areas.
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Air Chathams (IATA: CV, ICAO: CVA) is a New Zealand-based regional carrier established in 1986. The airline operates from its primary hub at Chatham Airport, serving regional routes and remote communities across New Zealand's islands and coastal areas.
The airline's network focuses on regional connectivity, linking smaller centers and isolated populations with essential air services. Air Chathams plays an important role in New Zealand's regional aviation infrastructure, providing transport where surface alternatives are limited or impractical. The airline's operations are tailored to the specific demands of regional routes and challenging airport environments.
Air Chathams operates a modern fleet of three regional aircraft types: the ATR 72 twin-turboprop, the Saab 340 twin-engine commuter aircraft, and the Cessna 208 single-engine utility turboprop. These aircraft are selected for their suitability to regional airfields, fuel efficiency, and reliability on shorter routes serving smaller communities.