Air New Zealand is to lease an electric CX300 Alia CTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies next year for in-country familiarization ahead of all-cargo operation.
The grounding of several aircraft due to engine issues is set to dent Air New Zealand’s earnings, but the carrier still expects to record a half-year profit.
Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney are expanding their joint venture engine maintenance center in Christchurch to add capability for GTF engine overhauls.
Air New Zealand launched a retrofit program for its Boeing 787-9s, including the installation of a new business class product and a seat reconfiguration.
Air New Zealand is pulling back from a 2030 emissions reduction target, citing aircraft delivery delays and SAF supply as obstacles to achieving the goal.
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
On top of the committed corporate capital, the fund has raised nearly $500,000 from United customers through contributions made during the booking process.
United is planning to operate nearly 40% more flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand during the 2023-24 northern hemisphere winter versus last year.
As well as consolidating flights, Air New Zealand will pause two international connections from April: service from Auckland to Seoul and to Hobart, Australia.
