PlaneFox tracks 4 NZAero Expedition E-350 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A NZAero Expedition E-350 costs about EUR 4,987 a month to run, or about EUR 505 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The NZAero Expedition E-350 name is associated in buyer research with the Expedition E350, a rugged, four seat utility aircraft originally developed in Canada by Found Aircraft Canada, later Expedition Aircraft. It is not the same aircraft as NZAero’s New Zealand built P-750 XSTOL or Fletcher and Cresco agricultural aircraft. The E350 first flew in the early 2000s and was produced in limited numbers, with certification aimed at private, commercial and utility operators needing a certified high wing aircraft with strong short field capability, good load carrying ability and simple fixed gear operation.
The Expedition E350 is powered by a Lycoming IO-580 series six cylinder piston engine rated at 315 hp. Typical cruise figures are commonly quoted around 150 knots, depending on weight, propeller, tires and operating altitude. Published range is generally in the 700 nautical mile class with appropriate reserves, while useful load is often around 1,300 to 1,400 lb, subject to equipment fit and individual weight and balance. Service ceiling is commonly listed at about 17,500 feet. The aircraft’s appeal comes less from headline speed and more from its combination of fixed landing gear, high wing visibility, robust structure and short field performance.
The cabin seats four, with large doors and a practical layout for passengers, baggage or mixed personal and utility use. Compared with many older tailwheel or utility aircraft, the E350 was designed with a more modern cabin environment, including better visibility, higher useful volume and easier loading. Avionics vary significantly by aircraft. Some examples were equipped with Garmin G1000 integrated avionics, while others may have conventional panels or later Garmin upgrades such as GTN navigators, modern transponders and ADS-B equipment. Buyers should verify the installed suite, database status and autopilot configuration rather than assuming a standard panel.
Used examples are uncommon, so condition, documentation and parts support matter more than broad market averages. Review engine time, propeller history, landing gear condition, corrosion protection, fabric or composite fairing condition where applicable, and any history of backcountry operation. Weight and balance records are important, as avionics, interiors, larger tires and utility equipment can change payload meaningfully. Common value drivers include Garmin glass panel fit, maintained paint and interior, clean damage history and evidence of consistent specialist maintenance. In the used market, the Expedition E350 sits as a niche certified utility aircraft for buyers comparing it with Cessna 182, Maule, Aviat and other capable four seat backcountry types.