International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ)

New Zealand · NZ CAA Part 141; NZQA accredited

OperatingNew Zealand

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) is a professional flight training organisation based at Christchurch International Airport. It is the commercial pilot training arm of the Canterbury Aero Club and trains commercial pilots and flight instructors.

IAANZ is the professional flight training arm of the Canterbury Aero Club, which has operated since 1928. Based at Christchurch International Airport with satellite airfields at West Melton and Rangiora, it trains around 100 commercial pilot and flight instructor students a year. Its programs deliver the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation, covering commercial pilot licence, multi-engine and instrument ratings, ATPL preparation and airline integrated courses. IAANZ operates a fleet of around 28 aircraft and is recognised as a preferred training partner within Air New Zealand's aviation institute, designing programs to produce airline-ready pilots.

School facts

Country	New Zealand
Region	Canterbury
Base airport	Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Regulator	NZ CAA Part 141; NZQA accredited
Courses	Diploma pilot training PPL CPL IR airline pilot courses
Fleet	~28 aircraft plus advanced flight simulators
Founded	roots in Canterbury Aero Club (1928)
Website	flighttraining.co.nz

Key facts

Based at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, with satellite bases at West Melton and Rangiora
Professional flight training arm of the Canterbury Aero Club (operating since 1928)
Trains around 100 commercial pilot and flight instructor students per year
Delivers the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation, including CPL, multi-engine, instrument and ATPL preparation
Fleet of around 28 aircraft; preferred training partner in Air New Zealand's aviation institute

Frequently asked questions

Where is IAANZ located?

It is based at Christchurch International Airport, with satellite airfields at West Melton and Rangiora.

What is IAANZ's connection to the Canterbury Aero Club?

IAANZ is the professional flight training arm of the Canterbury Aero Club, which has operated since 1928.

What qualifications does it offer?

It delivers the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation, covering commercial pilot licence, multi-engine and instrument ratings and ATPL preparation.

Is IAANZ linked to Air New Zealand?

Yes. It is a preferred training partner within Air New Zealand's aviation institute and designs programs to produce airline-ready pilots.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.