2002 edition Gippsland GA8 Airvan VH-CCI MSN GA8-02-022 made a nocturnal Tasman Sea crossing 20 October 2018. Originating from the manufacturer's Latrobe Valley/VIC airport, the light utility aircraft made the short flight late to Melbourne/Essendon late 19 October 2018. After clearing formalities, the GA8 departed Essendon at 2328 local time for the 8HR 46MIN flight direct to Queenstown arriving at 1014 local time.
The arrival of VH-CCI, presumably for a Queenstown operator, brings NZ population of the type to 18 units, with 10 of these based in Queenstown.
The arrival of VH-CCI, presumably for a Queenstown operator, brings NZ population of the type to 18 units, with 10 of these based in Queenstown.