Air New Zealand has opened Hangar 4, a new state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at its base in Māngere, Auckland. The hangar is one of the airline’s largest infrastructure investments and forms a key part of its long-term growth strategy. It is designed to serve the airline’s needs for the next 50 years, supporting the maintenance of current aircraft and preparing for the arrival of new-generation fleets.
Hangar 4 is 10,000 m² in size, 35 metres high and 98 metres wide. It can house a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and two Airbus A320/Airbus A321 aircraft at the same time. The facility also includes 5,000 m² of specialist workshops and engineering spaces. Its impressive scale and modern design have already made it a notable landmark on the South Auckland skyline for travellers arriving in the city.
Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said the opening of Hangar 4 was a proud moment for the airline. He described it as a world-class facility that would allow Air New Zealand to maintain its fleet to the highest safety and performance standards. He added that the hangar gives the airline the flexibility to adapt as aircraft technology evolves.
Foran said the investment demonstrates the airline’s confidence in its future, its workforce, and its role in connecting New Zealand with the world. It ensures that engineers have modern, fit-for-purpose infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations well into the future.
The official opening ceremony was attended by Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Luxon was chief executive of Air New Zealand when the Hangar 4 project was first announced in 2019. The event marks a milestone for the airline as it strengthens its maintenance capability and prepares for decades of continued growth.
