The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF; Māori: Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa) is the aerial service branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. It was formed initially in 1923 as a branch of the New Zealand Army, being known as the New Zealand Permanent Air Force, becoming an independent air force on 1 April 1937.

May 29, 2024 · We are an agile and adaptive Air Force with the versatility essential for New Zealand Defence Force operations. We have the right equipment to perform our roles: airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, combat, and air mobility.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is comprised of the Air Component Command and Air Staff. We also have a number of personnel in Defence Logistics Command (Air) who provide logistics support for our Air Force.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is a skilled, close crew whose bonds run as deep as the blue skies above. We’re made up of highly trained, adaptable teams who work with and deploy cutting-edge technologies. Together, we solve complex challenges and push each other to …

Jan 30, 2025 · The mighty workhorses of the Royal New Zealand Air Force are set to retire after 60 years in service. From Antarctic rescues to combat zones to crocodile relocations, the fleet had clocked up 155,000 hours of flight time and 100,000 landings since they came into service in …

We operate a number of different aircraft types used for both training and operations.

Welcome to your forever home ️ No. 40 Squadron has safely delivered NZ7001, the first C-130H Hercules flown by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Wigram. NZ7001 has earned a special place in New Zealand aviation history, serving us at home and around the world, delivering troops, cargo and humanitarian ...

Feb 20, 2025 · RNZAF SH-2G (I) Super Seasprite operating from HMNZS Te Kaha in the Arabian Gulf moments from launching the Penguin missile. (Image credit: Royal New Zealand Navy) The RNZAF has test fired the...

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is organised into a small number of flying squadrons and ground-based units. Most of the RNZAF's operational and training units are stationed at RNZAF Base Auckland and RNZAF Base Ohakea in the North Island.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), known in Māori as Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa, serves as the air power branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. Established in 1923, it officially became an independent service in 1937, evolving from earlier British influences in …