Andrew Crawford

Managing Director | Sounds Air

Originally from a farming background, Andrew moved into large scale diesel generator installations and hire in the mid 1980’s. He spent five years in Sydney, then three years in London. Ten years in Auckland followed as General Manager of New Zealand’s largest generator hire company, Power Hire Ltd., prior to moving to Blenheim, to take on the role of Sounds Air’s Managing Director, in late 2003.

Andrew, the Sounds Air Directors and team have overseen the development of Sounds Air from Wellington to Picton only operation to 10 sectors around regional New Zealand. 8,000 pax annually grew to 115,000 pax. around regional New Zealand.

Recent developments in regional aviation have seen a contraction back to the Cook Strait market and consolidation into the Cessna Caravan.