Mystery luxury jet flies over NZ as thousands track its path online

Friday, 19 June 2026

A mystery luxury jet that has captured the eye of planespotters across the globe has touched down in Queenstown.

The 737-700 Boeing Business Jet is unlike a 737 that mere mortals might hitch a ride on, boasting a custom interior and available to hire for the rich and famous.

Its travels in New Zealand have made it one of the most watched flights online, as thousands tracked its movements.

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It left Wellington on Friday morning and appeared to be headed for Christchurch before giving the Garden City a miss and making a beeline for Queenstown.

But on approach to Queenstown, the jet appeared to make a remarkable manoeuvre, wheeling around in a sharp turn before landing.

The plane, currently registered as M-NWVM, previously flew as VQ-BLX when it first entered service in 2007.

It was formerly owned by Gama Aviation, which typically caters to very high-end clients such as royal families and ultra wealthy individuals.

While the current fit-out isn't publicly available, it is VIP-configured and previously catered for just 10 passengers. Onboard were several beds, including one king-sized.

It’s not the first time this particular millionaire-mobile has jetted into New Zealand and, before it left for the mainland on Friday, it also did a quick loop around Wellington.