Tags: Air New Zealand

VoltAero is selected by Air New Zealand as a “Mission Next Gen Aircraft” partner for the airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions

The announcement today of VoltAero as one of Air New Zealand’s “Mission Next Gen Aircraft” demonstration partners positions the company and its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft as a unique solution for this airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions. VoltAero and Cassio are aligned to Air New Zealand’s goal of working with world-leading innovators in introducing zero-emission passenger/cargo flights. […]

Air New Zealand Selects Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner for Future Growth

Air New Zealand plans to add eight super-efficient 787-10 airplanes to its growing Dreamliner family. The Largest Dreamliner offers more seats, 25 percent better fuel efficiency, and environmental performance. Boeing and Air New Zealand announced the airline plans to add the largest 787 Dreamliner model to its world-class fleet with a commitment to buy eight […]

Air New Zealand flights affected by Rolls-Royce engine problems

Air New Zealand had to cancel flights and make scheduling changes because of the maintenance issues with the Rolls-Royce engines on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the airline announced on December 7, 2017. The airline admitted the action is being taken following two recent incidents involving the Trent 1000 engines.   Two recent incidents involving Air […]

Air New Zealand scoops two industry innovation awards

Air New Zealand has taken out two significant innovation awards at the prestigious Air Passenger Experience (APEX) Awards held overnight in Singapore. The airline received Best Inflight Entertainment Innovation for its inflight entertainment system which was first introduced on the revolutionary Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has been progressively rolled out across the airline’s international fleet. The system […]