Eagle Air Beech 1900D fleet

Eagle Air has completed the inspection of its fleet of 17 1900D aircraft, with 11 aircraft operating services today.

Six aircraft are awaiting replacement parts for an undercarriage component, which are due to arrive tomorrow from the US. The aircraft are expected to return to service within 48 hours.

The airline, which flies to 23 destinations within New Zealand, has today cancelled 36 flights, affected approximately 540 customers. Customers have either been rebooked on alternative services or transported by road.

Eagle Air apologises to its customers for any inconvenience.