14/07/2026
đ˘ Exciting news, Hawkeâs Bay. Air Napier has just become the first New Zealand Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to join PrivatPortâs global executive aviation network.
After providing FBO services to international clients visiting Hawkeâs Bay in recent years, joining PrivatPort is an exciting step onto a much larger aviation stage for us, for Hawke's Bay Airport, and for New Zealandâs executive aviation industry.
This follows the strategic joint venture between our parent company, SO Capital, and PrivatPort, the global executive aviation division of Swissport International AG, to expand PrivatPortâs presence across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
PrivatPort CEO Josua Hildbrand says, âAir Napier brings extensive operational expertise, an outstanding reputation and a strong commitment to customer service."
As part of this next chapter, our FBO services will operate under PrivatPort, while Air Napierâs private jet charters will continue under the Air Napier brand. Napier remains the foundation of who we are, with our expertise, systems and management helping support PrivatPortâs expansion across New Zealand and the wider region.
You can read more about what this means for Air Napier and Hawkeâs Bay here:
https://tinyurl.com/5xm3dhjy