Air ChathamsCVA/ 3C

Air Chathams is a New Zealand regional airline headquartered in Christchurch that was established in 1987, operating scheduled passenger services primarily to remote and regional destinations across New Zealand. The airline specializes in regional operations connecting smaller towns and islands, particularly serving the Chatham Islands, from which it derives its name, along with routes to destinations in the South Island and to Stewart Island. Air Chathams operates as an independent carrier focused on essential regional connectivity in areas underserved by major national airlines, offering basic economy-class seating on its regional turboprop aircraft. The airline plays an important role in New Zealand's regional aviation network, providing crucial transport links for communities in remote areas and supporting tourism to isolated destinations.