New Zealand’s Minister of Defence Ron Mark has announced the first of four leased KingAir KA350 aircraft has been certified for use by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
By New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand (WN 04-0096-36) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The KA350 replace the B200 fleet, which has been used for multi-engine pilot training and light air-lift operations.
The new aircraft will also allow the service to bring back specialist aircrew training in the country.
New Zealand is leasing four KA350s and three more will be delivered next year.