Glenorchy Air adds second Kodiak 100 to fleet
Scenic flight company Glenorchy Air has bought a second Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft for its fleet.
The 10-seat aircraft will undergo preparations for operations in Oklahoma, USA, before being ferried via Hawaii, Kiribati, and Samoa to New Zealand. Once regulatory approval is obtained, it will enter commercial service.
The 2022 Daher Kodiak 100 Series III, manufactured in Sandpoint, Idaho, USA, will join Glenorchy Air's Series II Kodiak, its two Cessna Grand Caravan EX's and GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The company's Cessna 206 HD is currently for sale and will be retired from the fleet after delivery.
Managing Director James Stokes says: "The Kodiak's exceptional runway performance and overall efficiency align perfectly with our fleet requirements. This acquisition reinforces Glenorchy Air's commitment to becoming the first Queenstown operator to utilize sustainable fuels when available in New Zealand. We eagerly anticipate incorporating this aircraft into our operations in time for summer 2024."
As well as this acquisition, the company’s Cessna Grand Caravan EX ZK-PPR will be sent to Napier in late August to be repainted in Glenorchy Air Livery.
"This will have the expanded fleet looking sharp for the busy tourist season ahead."
Glenorchy Air, a subsidiary of Stokes Aviation, is a CAA Part 135 and 125-certificated airline based in Queenstown, NZ. It specializes in scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, and Stewart Island.
