NZAero
NZAero designs and manufactures utility aircraft in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The company produces the SuperPac 750XL-II, E-350 Expedition, Cresco, and CT-4 Airtrainer.
NZAero operates an in-house aerospace manufacturing facility offering CNC machining, composites, and assembly services.
The organisation provides precision engineering services for commercial, defence, and aerospace clients.
The organisation's history dates back to World War II when a facility was established at Hamilton Airport.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Capabilities
- Location
- Hamilton, Waikato (North Island)
- Sectors served
- Defence, Commercial aviation
- Website
- www.aerospace.co.nz
- Careers
- www.aerospace.co.nz/company/careers/position-vacancies
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
Products and programmes
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750XL, 750XL-II SuperPac, Cresco, Fletcher, E-350 Expedition, CT/4 AirtrainerEditorial
“NZAero is manufacturing the well-known utility aircraft 750XL & 750XL-II SuperPac, Cresco & Fletcher, E-350 Expedition, and the CT/4 Airtrainer .”
Source: aerospace.co.nz
New Zealand facilities
- 12-acre facility
“With all services performed onsite at our state-of-the-art 12-acre facility in Hamilton, New Zealand”
Where it works in New Zealand
- Hamilton, Waikato
- 12-acre facility
Certifications and approvals
- Type Certification
“NZSkydive Ltd trading as NZAero holds Type Certification for the 750XL in the following countries / regions:”
History
- 1949
“James Aviation Ltd - formed 1949”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1954
“Aero Engine Services Ltd - formed 1954”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1958
“Air Parts (NZ) - 1958”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1965
“In 1965 Air Parts (NZ) Ltd secured the manufacturing rights to the Fletcher FU-24 and began producing detail parts and FU-24 Aircraft locally.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1967
“In 1967 AESL secured the manufacturing rights to the Victa Airtourer and also began detail and Aircraft production locally.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1972
“New Zealand Aerospace Industries Ltd. - formed 1972”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1973
“New Zealand Aerospace Industries Ltd (NZASIL) was born in 1973 with a 50% Government shareholding”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1975
“Peak production was reached in 1975 with the delivery of 36 CT-4 Airtrainers and 14 FU-24s a total of 50 Aircraft for the year.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1982
“In July 1982 Pacific Aerospace Corporation, (PAC), was formed to carry on the manufacturing activities of NZASIL.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 1995
“In 1995 ASTA sold PAC to the Hamilton based and owned Aeromotive Group.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2000
“in 2000 the development of a brand new aircraft, the P-750 XSTOL, commenced.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2006
“In November 2006, a New Zealand consortium of aviation related professionals saw great potential in the company, in particular its P-750 XSTOL aircraft, and”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2012
“NZAero has begun building five new CT-4 Airtrainers, the first new aircraft of the type to enter production since 2012, following growing interest from both military and civilian pilot training organisations.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2021
“In April 2021, a New Zealand aviation couple acquired the assets of the company and continued where Pacific Aerospace Ltd left off, as NZSkydive Ltd now”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2022
“In 2022 we celebrated the production of the 700th aircraft from the factory at Hamilton.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2023
“In August 2023, the new Type Certificate Amendment for the 750XL-II SuperPac was issued, 20 years after the business received its Type Certificate for the 750XL”
Source: aerospace.co.nz - 2023
“In October 2023, we received the Certificate of Airworthiness for the first 750XL-II off the production line and launched the SuperPac in November 2023.”
Source: aerospace.co.nz
Common questions about NZAero
Where is NZAero based in New Zealand?
Hamilton, Waikato.
What facilities does NZAero have in New Zealand?
12-acre facility (Hamilton, Waikato).
What does NZAero make or run?
Its products and programmes include 750XL, 750XL-II SuperPac, Cresco, Fletcher, E-350 Expedition and CT/4 Airtrainer.
What are NZAero's milestones?
The directory lists 17, from 1949 (“James Aviation Ltd - formed 1949”) to 2023 (“In October 2023, we received the Certificate of Airworthiness for the first 750XL-II off the production line and launched the SuperPac in November 2023.”). See History
Which sectors does NZAero serve?
Defence and Commercial aviation.
What certifications or approvals does NZAero hold?
Type Certification.
How can I contact NZAero?
Through its website, www.aerospace.co.nz.
Updates
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NZAero and NMIT Launch Aviation Engineering Training Initiative to Address Skills Shortage
NZAero and NMIT are establishing a new aviation engineering training initiative in Hamilton to address a shortage of aircraft engineers. The programme is expected to contribute to the training of up to 230 aviation engineering students annually across New Zealand.
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NZ to Restart Trainer Aircraft Production as New Thai Aviation Agreement Signed
NZAero is restarting production of the CT-4 Airtrainer following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand. The agreement aims to strengthen aviation cooperation and potentially generate tens of millions of dollars in export revenue over the next three years.
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Strengthening NZAero’s Design and Certification Capability
NZAero has appointed Richard Andrews as Chief Designer to enhance its design and certification capabilities. This appointment aims to strengthen the depth of knowledge supporting the aircraft they design and support.
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Final RAAF CT-4 Flight Marks a Significant Moment in Aviation Training History
NZAero attended the final flight of the Royal Australian Air Force CT-4 aircraft at RAAF Base Point Cook. The event marked the end of the aircraft's role in military flight training.
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Australian Aviation Industry to Honour NZ-Built Air Force Training Aircraft
Australia's aviation community is honouring the New Zealand-designed CT-4 Airtrainer to mark 50 years since its arrival in the country. The Airtourer Association is hosting a fly-in event at Tamworth Airport from October 17 to 19 to commemorate the aircraft's history.
Jobs
The directory does not list this organisation's roles yet; see its careers page.
Sources
About 5 sources
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“Designed, manufactured and supported in Hamilton, New Zealand, NZAero aircraft are built for operators working in remote, rugged and specialist environments.”
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“Explore NZAero's aicraft range, including the SuperPac 750XL-II, E-350 Expedition, Cresco and CT-4 Airtrainer.”
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“NZAero brings together aircraft design support, precision machining, composites, sheet metal, assembly, painting and testing from one aerospace manufacturing facility in Hamilton, New Zealand.”
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“NZAero specialise in precision engineering for Commercial, Defence and Aerospace clients around the world.”
- Editorial
“The history of NZAero dates back to World War II when a facility was established at Hamilton Airport by the US military in support of its Pacific campaign.”
Organisation type 1 source
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“Designed, manufactured and supported in Hamilton, New Zealand, NZAero aircraft are built for operators working in remote, rugged and specialist environments.”
Capability 2 sources
- Editorial
“NZAero aircraft are built for operators working in remote, rugged and specialist environments.”
- Editorial
“NZAero specialise in precision engineering for Commercial, Defence and Aerospace clients around the world.”
Location 1 source
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“NZAero, NZSkydive Ltd, 333 Airport Road Hamilton 3282 NEW ZEALAND”
Product or programme 1 source
- Editorial
“NZAero is manufacturing the well-known utility aircraft 750XL & 750XL-II SuperPac, Cresco & Fletcher, E-350 Expedition, and the CT/4 Airtrainer .”
New Zealand facility 1 source
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“With all services performed onsite at our state-of-the-art 12-acre facility in Hamilton, New Zealand”
Milestone 17 sources
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“Peak production was reached in 1975 with the delivery of 36 CT-4 Airtrainers and 14 FU-24s a total of 50 Aircraft for the year.”
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“In 2022 we celebrated the production of the 700th aircraft from the factory at Hamilton.”
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“James Aviation Ltd - formed 1949”
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“Aero Engine Services Ltd - formed 1954”
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“Air Parts (NZ) - 1958”
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“In 1965 Air Parts (NZ) Ltd secured the manufacturing rights to the Fletcher FU-24 and began producing detail parts and FU-24 Aircraft locally.”
-
“In 1967 AESL secured the manufacturing rights to the Victa Airtourer and also began detail and Aircraft production locally.”
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“New Zealand Aerospace Industries Ltd. - formed 1972”
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“New Zealand Aerospace Industries Ltd (NZASIL) was born in 1973 with a 50% Government shareholding”
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“In July 1982 Pacific Aerospace Corporation, (PAC), was formed to carry on the manufacturing activities of NZASIL.”
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“In 1995 ASTA sold PAC to the Hamilton based and owned Aeromotive Group.”
-
“in 2000 the development of a brand new aircraft, the P-750 XSTOL, commenced.”
-
“In November 2006, a New Zealand consortium of aviation related professionals saw great potential in the company, in particular its P-750 XSTOL aircraft, and”
-
“In April 2021, a New Zealand aviation couple acquired the assets of the company and continued where Pacific Aerospace Ltd left off, as NZSkydive Ltd now”
-
“In August 2023, the new Type Certificate Amendment for the 750XL-II SuperPac was issued, 20 years after the business received its Type Certificate for the 750XL”
-
“In October 2023, we received the Certificate of Airworthiness for the first 750XL-II off the production line and launched the SuperPac in November 2023.”
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“NZAero has begun building five new CT-4 Airtrainers, the first new aircraft of the type to enter production since 2012, following growing interest from both military and civilian pilot training organisations.”
Certification 1 source
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“NZSkydive Ltd trading as NZAero holds Type Certification for the 750XL in the following countries / regions:”
Sector served 1 source
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“NZAero specialise in precision engineering for Commercial, Defence and Aerospace clients around the world.”