Air New Zealand

As MRO Australasia hosts the latest gathering of the aviation aftermarket industry, Flight Friday looks at the top Australian and New Zealand operators by flight cycles.

Demand from carriers for more complex premium seats adds certification challenges while suppliers struggle to fulfill orders on time.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, IndiGo and Air New Zealand are among those launching new international routes in November 2026.

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight but has had to delay the introduction of its new economy-class bunk product.

Qantas has announced it is ending its codeshare partnership with Air New Zealand, while Air New Zealand seeks to expand its relationship with Virgin Australia.

New Zealand investigators cite Pratt & Whitney quality failures after turbine blade fatigue went undetected during overhaul.

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand seek approval to expand their existing codesharing arrangement and offer reciprocal loyalty benefits.

Air New Zealand has praised its staff's work with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney for returning to service most of its grounded aircraft.

Air New Zealand is still facing significant cost headwinds that are clouding its prospects of a return to profitability in its current fiscal year.

Air New Zealand appoints Campbell Wilson and Rob McDonald to its board, pending election, as Larry De Shon steps down.

Air New Zealand is close to having all of its grounded aircraft back in service, but the carrier will be stuck with some of the leasing costs related to the groundings for at least another year.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Air New Zealand is resuming service on three international routes later this year.

Air New Zealand has updated its financial forecast to reflect a much wider loss for the current financial year, due mainly to higher fuel costs.

Global airlines consider capacity cuts, increased ticket prices and fuel surcharges to manage the short-term spike and long-term uncertainty caused by the war.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Air New Zealand is launching a strategic review to improve its financial health after losses related to engine availability exceeded manufacturers' compensation

Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies completed a demonstration flight program that tested electric aircraft operations in the New Zealand aviation system.

An issue identified by New Zealand’s accident bureau as being linked to an Air New Zealand A320neo uncommanded engine shutdown could have wider implications.

New Zealand’s main international gateway is projecting a strong rise in international airline capacity in its summer season.

Air New Zealand has downgraded its earnings guidance, predicting revenue and cost pressures will cause it to sink to a loss in the six months through Dec. 31.

A Beta Technologies electric aircraft on short-term lease to Air New Zealand has been delivered and has conducted its first flights in New Zealand.

Engine issues have proved to be “much deeper and more persistent” than their manufacturers expected, according to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran.

Air New Zealand expects no significant improvement over the next 12 months in the engine availability problems that have grounded up to 20% of its jet fleet.

Air New Zealand has boosted its widebody orderbook by exercising options for two more Boeing 787-10s, an internal memo reveals.