Sunair is an airline headquartered in Tauranga, on the North Island of New Zealand.

[2] Sunair initially started as a commuter operator to Motiti Island in the Bay of Plenty with one aircraft.

The airline has flown for over 30 years and has a safe accident free record.

[citation needed] Sunair remained grounded for 203[4] days and was finally granted permission to fly again in April 2018, by NZ CAA.

Scheduled services were offered again from 28 May 2018 with flights being offered from Hamilton or Tauranga to Great Barrier Island or Whangārei, and from Great Barrier Island to Whitianga or Whangārei.