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Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand secure new codeshare agreement

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are set to renew their trans-Tasman collaboration following approval of a new codeshare agreement by Australian and New Zealand regulators. Under this agreement, Virgin Australia customers will be able to book direct flights on Air New Zealand to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, complementing Virgin Australia’s existing Queenstown services. Additionally, […]

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Air New Zealand has removed its 2030 carbon intensity reduction target © Shutterstock

Air New Zealand withdraws from 2030 carbon emissions target

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After careful consideration, Air New Zealand is removing its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target, the airline said in a statement, and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Many of the levers needed to meet the target, including the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and availability of alternative jet fuels, and

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ANZ has selected Wellington and Marlborough airports as the ports for its all-electric aircraft © Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

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Air New Zealand has revealed Wellington and Marlborough airports as the designated ports for its inaugural all-electric aircraft. Late last year, Air New Zealand unveiled the acquisition of its premier next-generation aircraft, the all-electric ALIA CTOL from Beta Technologies. Initially, the airline will operate a cargo-only service in collaboration with NZ Post. Wellington Airport will

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Air New Zealand has signed a landmark deal with Neste for SAF © Air New

Air New Zealand secures landmark deal with Neste for SAF

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In a landmark agreement, Air New Zealand has finalised the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste by any airline outside North America and Europe. The SAF, amounting to nine million litres, is scheduled for delivery before the end of 2024. Produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery, which expanded its SAF production capability last

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Air New Zealand pauses Auckland – Chicago service due to Trent 1000 engine challenges

MRO & Production

Air New Zealand will pause its Auckland – Chicago non-stop service from March 31 to October 25, 2024. The route is being put on hold due to ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines which is impacting airlines around the world. These are the engines used on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 aircraft. Air New Zealand Chief

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Air New Zealand takes leap into the future with ALIA

Aircraft & Engines

Air New Zealand has officially revealed ALIA as the initial acquisition in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme, marking the airline’s foray into next-generation aviation technology. Air New Zealand has made a firm order for one aircraft with options for an additional two aircraft and rights for a further 20 aircraft. Crafted by electric aerospace innovator BETA

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Air New Zealand is investing heavily in its fleet, capacity and marketing

Aircraft & Engines

Air New Zealand is investing heavily in its international fleet to support the growth of New Zealand’s tourism industry throughout the year. Air New Zealand’s CEO, Greg Foran, announced during TRENZ 2023 that the airline plans to operate 39 international routes with 4.5 million seats between March and October this year. Foran emphasised that the

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Air China has touched down in Auckland for the first time after three years on May 2, 2023

Air China touched down in Auckland for first time in three years

Airlines & Routes

On May 2, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched down in Auckland for the first time in three years, giving Air New Zealand customers a direct route to Beijing – the world’s most populous capital city. As of May 3, Air New Zealand’s Auckland-Shanghai flights return to a daily schedule. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said

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Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand secure new codeshare agreement

Air New Zealand withdraws from 2030 carbon emissions target

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

Air New Zealand secures landmark deal with Neste for SAF

Air New Zealand pauses Auckland – Chicago service due to Trent 1000 engine challenges

Air New Zealand takes leap into the future with ALIA

Air New Zealand is investing heavily in its fleet, capacity and marketing

Air China touched down in Auckland for first time in three years

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