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Air Nelson was originally founded under the name 'Motueka Air' in 1979.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nelson commenced operations on June 30, 1979, under the name Motueka Air.
Air Nelson's original purpose included operating a flying school and providing charter services.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon its founding as Motueka Air, the airline's initial functions encompassed operating a flying school and providing charter services.
What was the original name of Air Nelson when it was founded in 1979?
Answer: Motueka Air
Explanation: Air Nelson was established on June 30, 1979, under the name Motueka Air.
Which of the following was an original purpose of Air Nelson when founded as Motueka Air?
Answer: Running a flying school
Explanation: Established as Motueka Air, the airline's initial functions encompassed operating a flying school and providing charter services.
Air New Zealand acquired full ownership of Air Nelson in 1988.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air New Zealand acquired a 50% shareholding in 1988, but did not achieve full 100% ownership until 1995.
By what year had Air New Zealand achieved full 100% ownership of Air Nelson?
Answer: 1995
Explanation: Air New Zealand attained complete 100% ownership of Air Nelson in 1995, after initially acquiring a 50% stake in 1988.
Why did Air New Zealand acquire a stake in Air Nelson in 1988?
Answer: To secure the airline's support and network during market deregulation.
Explanation: Air New Zealand's acquisition of a 50% stake in 1988 aimed to secure the airline's operational support and network presence amidst market deregulation.
Air Nelson began operating under the Air New Zealand Link brand after:
Answer: Air New Zealand acquired a 50% shareholding.
Explanation: Following Air New Zealand's acquisition of a 50% stake in 1988 and subsequent renaming, Air Nelson commenced operations under the Air New Zealand Link brand.
The primary aircraft type operated by Air Nelson in its later years was the Bombardier Q300.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 50-seat Bombardier Q300 became the predominant aircraft type in Air Nelson's later operational phase, chosen for its suitability for intensive regional services.
Air Nelson was the largest operator of the Bombardier Q300 aircraft globally.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson was the largest operator of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 outside of Canada, not globally.
The introduction of the Bombardier Q300 fleet enabled Air Nelson to offer more frequent and longer provincial routes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The larger capacity of the Q300 facilitated the introduction of longer provincial routes and allowed for more intensive, high-frequency regional services.
Air Nelson operated the Fokker F27 aircraft type in its early years.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson did not operate the Fokker F27; these were operated by Air New Zealand, whose services Air Nelson sometimes supplemented or replaced.
Air Nelson operated the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante aircraft.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante was among the smaller aircraft types utilized by Air Nelson during its early operational years.
Air Nelson exclusively operated the Bombardier Q300 from 2008 onwards.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the Q300 became the primary aircraft, the transition away from the Saab 340 occurred in 2008, and the fleet composition may have included other types or variations during the subsequent period.
Air Nelson operated 17 Fairchild Metro aircraft during its history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson operated a total of twelve Fairchild Swearingen SA.227 Metro aircraft between 1987 and 2002.
Air Nelson chose ATR aircraft over Bombardier due to a better discount offered by ATR.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson selected Bombardier aircraft over ATR due to a more advantageous discount structure offered by Bombardier for bulk purchase.
Air Nelson's fleet consisted of 23 aircraft in August 2019, all of which were Bombardier Q300 models.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of August 2019, Air Nelson's fleet comprised 23 Bombardier DHC-8-Q300 aircraft.
Which aircraft type was the primary focus for Air Nelson's regional services in its later years?
Answer: Bombardier Q300
Explanation: The 50-seat Bombardier Q300 was the predominant aircraft type in Air Nelson's later operational phase, chosen for its suitability for intensive regional services.
Which aircraft type did Air Nelson operate *before* transitioning to the Bombardier Q300?
Answer: Saab 340
Explanation: Prior to 2008, Air Nelson utilized the 33-seat Saab 340 aircraft before transitioning to the Bombardier Q300 fleet.
Air Nelson was the largest operator of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 outside of which country?
Answer: Canada
Explanation: Air Nelson was the foremost operator of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 aircraft outside of Canada.
Which of these aircraft types was operated by Air Nelson in its *early* years?
Answer: Fairchild Metro
Explanation: During its initial operational years, Air Nelson employed aircraft including the Fairchild Metro, alongside the Piper PA-31 Navajo and Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante.
What was the capacity of the Bombardier DHC-8-Q300 aircraft operated by Air Nelson?
Answer: 50 passengers
Explanation: The Bombardier DHC-8-Q300 aircraft operated by Air Nelson were configured to accommodate 50 passengers.
What was the primary reason cited for Air Nelson operating the Bombardier Q300?
Answer: Ability to sustain intensive regional services not possible with smaller jets.
Explanation: The Bombardier Q300 was operated due to its capacity to deliver an intensive regional air service, a level of service not achievable with smaller jet aircraft.
How many Fairchild Swearingen SA.227 Metro aircraft did Air Nelson operate in total?
Answer: 12
Explanation: Air Nelson operated a cumulative total of twelve Fairchild Swearingen SA.227 Metro aircraft between 1987 and 2002.
Air Nelson's operations were limited to the North Island of New Zealand.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson's flight network spanned both the North and South Islands, extending from Kerikeri in the north to Invercargill in the south.
Air Nelson began taking over services from Eagle Airways in November 2014, following Air New Zealand's announcement of Eagle Airways' closure.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nelson commenced the assumption of services from Eagle Airways in November 2014, after Air New Zealand declared Eagle Airways' operational cessation, scheduled for August 2016.
All routes transferred from Eagle Airways were successfully sustained by Air Nelson.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air New Zealand reviewed the transferred routes and subsequently discontinued services on Auckland–Hamilton, Auckland–Whanganui, and Christchurch–Blenheim.
The Hokitika–Christchurch route was added to Air Nelson's network following the Pike River coal mine disaster in November 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Hokitika–Christchurch route was integrated into Air Nelson's network following the Pike River coal mine disaster, as Air New Zealand increased capacity to the region.
The Auckland–Paraparaumu route was closed in 2018 because Air Nelson decided to cease all North Island operations.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Auckland–Paraparaumu route was closed in 2018 due to aircraft scheduling issues, not a cessation of North Island operations. Air Chathams subsequently took over the route.
Air Nelson's services were crucial for connecting isolated South Island towns like Takaka and Motueka in its early years.
Answer: True
Explanation: In its early history, Air Nelson provided vital air links to remote communities such as Takaka and Motueka, ensuring connectivity.
Which of the following routes was *not* among those transferred to Air Nelson from Eagle Airways?
Answer: Wellington–Queenstown
Explanation: Routes such as Auckland–Taupō, Wellington–Gisborne, and Christchurch–Blenheim were transferred from Eagle Airways. Wellington–Queenstown was not among them.
What was the stated reason for the closure of the Auckland–Paraparaumu route in 2018?
Answer: Aircraft scheduling issues
Explanation: The Auckland–Paraparaumu route was suspended in 2018, primarily attributed to aircraft scheduling complexities.
The Hokitika–Christchurch route became permanent for Air Nelson in which month and year?
Answer: February 2011
Explanation: The Hokitika–Christchurch route, initially added following the Pike River disaster, was formalized as a permanent route in February 2011.
Which of the following towns was previously served by Air Nelson but was *not* on its route list at the time of closure?
Answer: Whanganui
Explanation: Historically, Air Nelson provided services to Whanganui, but it was not part of its route network at the time of closure.
Which of the following was a new route pioneered by Air Nelson using the Q300 aircraft?
Answer: Wellington to Invercargill
Explanation: New routes pioneered with the Q300 included Wellington to Invercargill and New Plymouth, among others.
Which of the following was the *sole* destination served by Air Nelson from Palmerston North at the time of its closure?
Answer: Hamilton
Explanation: During its final operational period, Hamilton constituted the sole destination served by Air Nelson from Palmerston North.
What was the total number of destinations served by Air Nelson at the time of its closure?
Answer: 19
Explanation: Upon its cessation of operations, Air Nelson's network encompassed a total of 19 destinations.
On September 30, 2010, Air Nelson Flight 8841 diverted to Blenheim due to weather, and its landing gear subsequently collapsed upon landing.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nelson Flight 8841 diverted to Blenheim on September 30, 2010, owing to adverse weather conditions. Upon landing, the aircraft's forward landing gear failed.
During the February 9, 2011 incident, the pilots were unable to deploy the aircraft's nose wheel.
Answer: True
Explanation: On February 9, 2011, an Air Nelson Q300 experienced a nose wheel deployment failure, necessitating a controlled landing with the nose section resting on the fuselage.
A near-collision between two Air Nelson aircraft in March 2019 was attributed to pilot misidentification and early turning.
Answer: True
Explanation: The March 12, 2019, incident involving two Air Nelson Q300 aircraft approaching Wellington Airport was caused by pilot misidentification and an early base turn, leading to a loss of separation.
On September 30, 2010, Air Nelson Flight 8841 diverted to Blenheim because of:
Answer: Adverse weather conditions
Explanation: Air Nelson Flight 8841 diverted to Blenheim on September 30, 2010, due to adverse weather conditions. The landing gear failure occurred upon landing.
The near-collision incident on March 12, 2019, involved two Air Nelson aircraft on approach to which airport?
Answer: Wellington Airport
Explanation: The near-collision incident on March 12, 2019, occurred while two Air Nelson Q300 aircraft were on approach to Wellington Airport.
Air Nelson ceased all flight operations on March 31, 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson ceased operating under its own Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on November 19, 2019, although some operational functions continued thereafter.
Air Nelson's call sign was 'AIRNZ'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson's operational call sign was 'LINK', reflecting its operation under the Air New Zealand Link brand.
Air Nelson employed 517 staff members as of March 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of March 2015, Air Nelson had 517 employees. The number may have changed by March 2019.
The merger of Air Nelson into Air New Zealand's AOC occurred in 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: The operational merger of Air Nelson into Air New Zealand's AOC was completed on November 19, 2019.
Air Nelson was an affiliate member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson was an affiliate member of the Star Alliance, not SkyTeam.
Air Nelson's ICAO code was NZK.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nelson's ICAO airline designator was RLK. The ICAO code NZK is not associated with Air Nelson.
After ceasing flight operations, Air Nelson Ltd immediately dissolved and no longer employed any staff.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the cessation of flight operations, Air Nelson Ltd continued to employ staff, particularly Flight Attendants, to operate aircraft on behalf of Air New Zealand.
The final planned transfer date for Air Nelson's remaining staff to Air New Zealand is May 19, 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: The residual personnel of Air Nelson, primarily Flight Attendants for the Dash 8 Q300 fleet, are scheduled for transfer to Air New Zealand on May 19, 2025.
Kelvin Duff served as the founder of Air Nelson.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kelvin Duff held the position of GM Regional Airlines for Air Nelson, not founder. The airline was founded by Robert Inglis and Nicki Smith.
What was the approximate number of employees Air Nelson had in March 2015?
Answer: 517
Explanation: As of March 2015, Air Nelson maintained a workforce of 517 personnel.
Air Nelson ceased operating under its own Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on which date?
Answer: November 19, 2019
Explanation: The operational integration of Air Nelson was finalized on November 19, 2019, marking the cessation of the airline's independent operational identity.
What was Air Nelson's ICAO airline designator?
Answer: RLK
Explanation: Air Nelson's ICAO airline designator was RLK. Its IATA code was NZ, and its call sign was LINK.
What was the consequence of Air Nelson merging its operations into Air New Zealand's AOC on November 19, 2019?
Answer: The 'RLK' ICAO code was retired, and the airline ceased operating under its own identity.
Explanation: Upon the operational merger on November 19, 2019, the 'RLK' ICAO code was retired, and Air Nelson ceased to exist as a separate operating entity.
Air Nelson participated in which frequent-flyer program?
Answer: Airpoints
Explanation: Air Nelson was a participant in the Airpoints frequent-flyer program.
What happened to the pilots and fleet of Air Nelson after the merger on November 19, 2019?
Answer: They were transferred to the Air New Zealand air operator's certificate (AOC).
Explanation: Following the merger on November 19, 2019, Air Nelson's pilots and fleet were transferred under the Air New Zealand air operator's certificate (AOC).
What happened to Air Nelson's remaining staff functions after the main operational merger?
Answer: They continued employing Flight Attendants for the Dash 8 Q300 on behalf of Air New Zealand.
Explanation: Following the operational merger, Air Nelson Ltd continued to employ Flight Attendants to operate the Dash 8 Q300 aircraft on behalf of Air New Zealand.
The source lists Kelvin Duff as holding which position related to Air Nelson?
Answer: GM Regional Airlines
Explanation: Kelvin Duff is identified as holding the executive position of GM Regional Airlines for Air Nelson.