Piper (foreground), ATR (background) PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior (LJX), PA-28 (JHO), ATR 72 (background)

17 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Two classic trainer aircraft (Piper PA-28s) resting on the grass, while an Air New Zealand ATR 72 regional turboprop taxis in the background at a scenic airport.

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Judge Dredd · 17 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior (LJX), PA-28 (JHO), ATR 72 (background) PA28 (LJX, JHO), ATR72 (background)

Air New Zealand (background ATR), generic (foreground trainers)

JHO, LJX (foreground), ZK-??? (background ATR)

Registration

Airline

NZ (BACKGROUND ATR 72)

Air New Zealand (background ATR 72)

ANZ (background ATR 72) / NZ (background ATR 72)

Manufacturer

Piper (foreground), ATR (background)

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

Open map

Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

PA-28 is one of the most prolific trainer aircraft in history; ATR 72 is a leading regional turboprop airliner.

Fleet Rarity

PA-28: common worldwide. ATR 72: common regional airliner, significant fleet in New Zealand.

Future Outlook

PA-28: many still flying, some over 40 years old. ATR 72: active airline service.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 or O-360 (PA-28), Pratt & Whitney PW127 (ATR72, background)

Engine

9.8 m (PA-28), 27.05 m (ATR 72)

Wingspan

7.0 m (PA-28), 27.17 m (ATR 72)

Length

925 km (PA-28), 1,528 km (ATR 72)

Range

201 km/h (PA-28), 511 km/h (ATR 72)

Speed

4 (PA-28), 70 (ATR 72)

Capacity

1157 kg (PA-28), 22,800 kg (ATR 72)

MTOW

2.2 m (PA-28), 7.65 m (ATR 72)

Height