AC-2 AveniQ

The Future of Regional Cargo

  • Our vision

    To build a globally recognised aerospace company that pioneers advanced aerodynamics and composite manufacturing, developing cleaner, more efficient, multi-mission aircraft and UAV platforms.

    To redefine the economics of regional aviation.

  • Our mission

    To develop and commercialise the AC-2 AveniQ, advancing a new generation of UAV-ready, alternative-propulsion, multi-mission aircraft that delivers a step-change in economics for operators and integrators.

    Starting with the global feeder cargo replacement market, the AC-2 AveniQ is designed to serve multiple operational roles from a single, common airframe, expanding the addressable market and maximising the return on every aircraft built.

  • Our values

    Precision, innovation, and integrity in everything we design and build.

    ACNZ brings over 35 years of certified composite expertise: from America's Cup racing yachts to NZ CAA and FAA-certified aerospace structures, to deliver aircraft engineered for a 40-year operational life and designed to evolve with the technology and markets of the future.

AC-2 AveniQ

All-Composite Regional Cargo & Multi-Mission Aircraft

Max take off weight: 16,792 lbs (7,615 kg)
Payload: 6,000 lbs (2,721 kg)
Cruise speed: 200 Kts (230 mph) TAS (target)
Wing span: 72.18 ft (22 meters)
Max height: 15.74 ft (4.8 meters)
Typical mission: 200 - 450 NM (370 - 833 km)
Parts count: ~200 (entire airframe)

NZ CAA Part 23 certification pathway.

FAA Certification to follow in accordance with the bilateral agreement with the NZCAA.

Preliminary specifications subject to change.

Multi-Mission Capability

The AC-2 AveniQ is designed to serve multiple markets from a single airframe, without redesign:

Regional cargo · UAV operations
Regional 19-passenger transport
Maritime surveillance · 23h endurance (UAV variant)
MEDEVAC
Aerial firefighting
Military tactical operations
Counter-drone patrol
Equipment airdrop and paradrop