Pacific Aerospace

Name

Pacific Aerospace

Legal name

Pacific Aerospace

Website

https://aerospace.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAE), Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB)

Keywords

• Utility aircraft manufacturing
• XSTOL technology
• Aerial work aircraft
• Military pilot training
• Agricultural aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Aircraft Sales: Sale of new manufactured aircraft including SuperPac 750XL-II, Cresco, E-350 Expedition, and CT-4 Airtrainer
2. Used Aircraft Sales: Resale of pre-owned aircraft to global customer base
3. Spare Parts: Manufacturing and supply of aircraft spare parts for the existing global fleet
4. Maintenance and Technical Support: Maintenance facilities, warranty support, and technical services for aircraft
5. New Mods and Products: Aircraft modifications and new product development including upgrades and enhancements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pacific Aerospace (NZAero) designs and hand-builds XSTOL utility aircraft for aerial work, agricultural, expedition, and skydiving operations, plus the CT-4 Airtrainer for military pilot training. The company manufactures its own parts and provides factory-direct maintenance, spare parts, warranty, and technical support to a global installed base of operators. Core products include the SuperPac 750XL-II, 750XL, E-350 Expedition, Cresco, and CT-4 Airtrainer series.

Product overview

NZAero (formerly Pacific Aerospace) designs and hand-builds a portfolio of specialized aircraft focused on extreme environment operations. The product line centers on STOL/XSTOL utility aircraft (SuperPac 750XL-II, 750XL, Cresco) and high-performance expedition platforms (E-350), alongside the renowned CT-4 Airtrainer series for military pilot training. All aircraft are engineered for rugged durability, short takeoff/landing capability, and ease of maintenance, enabling operations in difficult terrain where conventional aircraft cannot perform. The company maintains over 70 years of New Zealand aviation innovation, including developing the world's first XSTOL utility aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XSTOL: XSTOL (Extra Short Take Off and Landing) is the company's proprietary technology platform that enables aircraft to operate from extremely short and unprepared surfaces.

Products and services

• SuperPac 750XL-II Advanced XSTOL (Extra Short Take Off and Landing) utility aircraft with enhanced performance capabilities, designed to operate from extremely short and unprepared surfaces in extreme environments and difficult terrain for commercial operators.
• 750XL XSTOL utility aircraft providing versatile landing possibilities, capable of operating in extreme environments and difficult terrain. Used by skydiving operators and aerial work operators globally.
• E-350 Expedition
• Cresco
• CT-4 Airtrainer Two-seat, side-by-side, single-engine, low-wing, all-metal aerobatic trainer aircraft specifically designed for military pilot training, with +6G to -3G aerobatic capability. Procured by RAAF, RNZAF, RTAF, and DSTA Singapore.
• CT-4E Airtrainer Advanced version of the CT-4 equipped with a 300 shp Lycoming engine, three-bladed propeller, and EFIS system, providing high-performance trainer capabilities while maintaining robust, low-maintenance operation for military pilot training.
• Heritage Aircraft (Fletcher FU-24 and Fletcher FU-25 Defender)
• New Aircraft Sales
• Used Aircraft Sales
• Spare Parts
• Maintenance and Technical Support
• New Mods and Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft consistently operating for 20+ years with original operators

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NZDIA (New Zealand Defence Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Pacific Aerospace participates in NZDIA events including Uncrewed Systems Day, demonstrating commitment to New Zealand's defence and aerospace industry development and collaboration with other NZ-based aerospace companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Mahindra Aerospace: Indian manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan utility aircraft, a STOL 8-seat platform competing in agricultural, cargo, and remote-area operations. Comparable in mission profile and customer base (Asia-Pacific, resource extraction) to the Cresco and 750XL.
• Tecnam: Italian manufacturer of light aircraft including the P2002/P2006 trainer and the STOL-capable P2012. Competes in light aircraft, training, and short-field utility segments, with similar small-to-mid-size OEM profile.
• Diamond Aircraft: Austrian manufacturer of DA20/DA40/DA42 trainer and general aviation aircraft. Competes in primary and multi-engine pilot training markets, with growing military trainer presence similar to Pacific Aerospace's CT-4 positioning.
• Grob Aircraft: German manufacturer of composite training aircraft (G 120, G 109) and special mission platforms. Competes in the military/primary trainer segment alongside the CT-4 Airtrainer, particularly in European and allied air force procurement.

Direct peers

• Viking Air: Canadian manufacturer producing the Series 400 Twin Otter (DHC-6) — a STOL utility aircraft widely used in remote-area operations. Direct competitor in the bush/utility STOL segment with a comparable customer base across military, commercial, and humanitarian operators.
• Daher: French manufacturer of TBM series and Kodiak utility aircraft. The Kodiak in particular is a direct STOL utility competitor to Pacific Aerospace's 750XL/SuperPac family, serving similar remote-area, cargo, and expedition use cases globally.
• Thrush Aircraft: US manufacturer of agricultural and utility aircraft (S2R series). Comparable in agricultural/cargo/utility mission profile to the Cresco, serving similar aerial work operators worldwide.
• Pilatus Aircraft: Swiss manufacturer of PC-21 military trainer and PC-6/PC-12 utility aircraft. Direct peer in military pilot training and STOL utility markets, with established global military and civilian customer base overlapping with Pacific Aerospace's CT-4 and SuperPac product lines.
• Air Tractor: US-based manufacturer of agricultural aircraft (AT-802, AT-502 series). Direct peer in agricultural/aerial application aircraft segment, competing with Pacific Aerospace's Cresco in crop-dusting and utility agricultural markets.

Broad incumbents

• Textron Aviation: Major general aviation OEM (Cessna, Beechcraft) producing the T-6 Texan II military trainer and a broad range of single/twin-engine utility aircraft. Competes with Pacific Aerospace in the trainer and utility segments as a much larger incumbent with deeper R&D and global service network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pacaerocon
• Facebookfacebook.com/pacific.aerospace.1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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