In-house engineering
Safety, reliability, and innovation—built in-house.
Behind every Aerowork flight is a team of highly skilled engineers who make sure our aircraft perform exactly as they should, every time.
Our in-house engineering team is one of the things that truly sets us apart. They don’t just maintain aircraft—they understand the demands of agricultural aviation and engineer solutions that keep our pilots safe and our customers’ work on schedule.
Working to rigorous aviation standards, our engineers design, service, and refine the components that keep our fleet operating at peak performance. From precision maintenance to custom-built parts, they ensure our aircraft are ready to fly when you need them—whether that’s the first fine day after rain or the busiest week of your season.
Because our engineering workshop is onsite, we can respond quickly, minimise downtime, and maintain full confidence in the quality of every detail on our aircraft. This means safer flights, more reliable service, and a fleet that’s continually improved through innovation and practical experience.
For our customers, this adds up to one thing: trust. Trust that the aircraft arriving on your airstrip has been maintained by people who know it inside and out. Trust that safety comes first. And trust that Aerowork is investing in engineering excellence so your farm can keep moving forward.
Our fleet
PAC Cresco 08-600
The Aerowork Cresco 08-600 aircraft stands as a beacon of kiwi innovation in the realm of agricultural aviation, particularly for fertiliser aerial spreading. With its extraordinary capabilities and cutting-edge design, this aircraft has revolutionised the way farmers disperse fertilisers across their expansive fields.
Equipped with state-of-the-art spreading technology and one of the highest payload to empty weight ratios of any aircraft worldwide for delivering tons of fertiliser, the Cresco 08-600 ensures that pasture & crops receive the necessary nutrition effectively and efficiently. Its low speed characteristics and excellent manoeuvrability make it ideal for typical NZ farms, able to cover large areas swiftly, ensuring that fertiliser distribution is timely and precise.
The Cresco 08-600 aircraft offers farmers a powerful tool to maximise productivity and yield, bringing sustainable agricultural practices to new heights.
General
Manufacturer: Pacific Aerospace Corporation (New Zealand)
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG (559 kW)
Crew: 1 (optional second seat)
Dimensions
Wingspan: 12.8 meters
Length: 10.9 meters
Height: 1.52 meters
Wing Area: ~29.4 m²
Cabin Volume: 3.79 m³
Weights
Empty Weight: 1,338 kg
Max Takeoff Weight (Ag): 3,742 kg
Max Useful Load (Ag): 2,154 kg
Max Hopper Load: 1,859 kg
Performance
Cruise Speed: 259 km/h
Stall Speed: 105 km/h
Range: 675 km
Endurance: 2.7 hours
Fuel Consumption: 180 L/hour
Rate of Climb: 475 m/min
Service Ceiling: 7,620 meters
Takeoff & Landing
Takeoff Distance (ISA, 2,925 kg): 325 meters
Landing Distance: 426 meters
PAC FU-24 Fletcher
General
Manufacturer: Fletcher Aviation (USA), later Pacific Aerospace (NZ)
Engine (FU-24-954): Lycoming IO-720-A1A or A1B, 300 kW (400 hp)
Crew: 1 (optional second seat)
Primary Use: Agricultural topdressing, utility, skydiving
Dimensions
Wingspan: 12.81 meters
Length: 9.70 meters
Height: 2.84 meters
Wing Area: 27.3 m²
Weights
Empty Weight: 1,188 kg
Max Takeoff Weight: 2,465 kg
Performance
Max Speed: 126 knots
Cruise Speed: 113 knots
Typical Operating Speed: 89–113 knots
Rate of Climb: 245 m/min
Service Ceiling: 4,880 meters
Range: 383 nautical miles
The Aerowork Fletcher FU-24 represents the iconic NZ built workhorse designed for NZ hill country. Hundreds were built that led to the successful advent of sustainable aerial top dressing. The Fletcher still holds a revered position as both a proficient fertiliser spreader and an exceptional pilot trainer thanks to its stable flight characteristics and reliable performance. . This versatile aircraft efficiently disperses fertilisers over vast agricultural landscapes, ensuring optimal pasture & crop growth.
Safety, reliability & innovation - built in house
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