ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

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06 May 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 (ZK-MZA) sits on the tarmac, prepared for regional service across NZ.

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Aircraft

ATR 72-600 ATR72

Air New Zealand standard black fern livery

ZK-MZA

Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia)

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Nelson Airport

NSN/NZNS

-41.2983, 173.2210

Open map

Nelson Airport NSN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of regional routes in New Zealand; ZK-MZA is the first ATR 72-600 delivered to Air New Zealand (in 2012).

Fleet Rarity

Common in Air New Zealand Link/Mount Cook fleet; many ATR 72-600 in service worldwide (>500), not a rare bird.

Record Flights

Primarily operates short regional hops across New Zealand’s North and South Islands; not used for long-haul or record-setting flights.

Safety & Events

No known significant incidents for this registration or fleet segment.

Future Outlook

Actively flying in regional service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,528 km (with max payload)

Range

510 km/h

Speed

68-78 passengers (typical 72 in Air NZ config)

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

2,475 shp (1,846 kW) each (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

EPNdB ~76-77 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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