In 1984, Craig and Marion set up Air Chathams to ensure that the people who lived in the Chatham Islands had a safe regular air service to the mainland of New Zealand. Craig was a pilot and flew the aircraft himself. He started with a small single piston aircraft and now operates 50 seater aircraft with regular flights connecting the Chatham Islands to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. They also have regional flights to Paraparaumu Airport, Whakatane Airport, Whanganui Airport and Pitt Island Airstrip.
Air Chatham also operates scenic flights on aircraft such as a DC3. For more details, please contact them directly.