All Air New Zealand articles
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers warm to mandatory passenger jabs
At least three Asia-Pacific carriers have made it compulsory for all travellers to be fully-vaccinated before flying, as the region moves towards post-pandemic reopening.
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Air NZ operating chief leaves airline to lead Auckland airport
Air New Zealand’s chief operating officer Carrie Hurihanganui has resigned from the carrier, and will take helm of Auckland Airport in early 2022.
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Air New Zealand, Airbus embark on hydrogen aircraft research
Air New Zealand has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to study the feasibility of hydrogen-powered aircraft in New Zealand.
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Trans-Tasman bubble woes to widen Air NZ losses
Air New Zealand has forecast a worst financial performance in the coming year, as the pause in the Trans-Tasman travel bubble is expected to have a significant impact on earnings.
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Air NZ defers 787 deliveries, forecasts record full-year loss
Air New Zealand will delay taking delivery of more Boeing 787s for at least a year, as the carrier expects to plunge deeper into the red for its full-year financial results.
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Air NZ reports first significant traffic growth in more than year
Air New Zealand saw April passenger traffic grow for the first time in more than a year, aided by significant increases in its short-haul international and domestic operations.
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Air New Zealand, Air China renew partnership
Air New Zealand has extended its strategic alliance partnership with Air China for another five years, as both carriers reiterated their commitment to work together as the airline industry recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Citing pandemic uncertainty, Air New Zealand delays proposed capital raise
Air New Zealand has postponed a planned capital raise by three months, to give it more time “to assess market conditions” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Air New Zealand mulls ‘opportunities to adjust’ widebody fleet amid half-year loss
Air New Zealand will take no new aircraft before June as it eyes “opportunities to adjust” its future widebody fleet, including reducing the number of Boeing 777-300ERs and delaying 787 deliveries.
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Government to retain majority stake after Air NZ’s equity raise
New Zealand’s government has confirmed its commitment to retain a majority stake in flag carrier Air New Zealand following a proposed equity capital raise.
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Air NZ expects more cargo revenue but warns of full-year losses
Air New Zealand expects cargo revenue for the coming financial year to exceed previous years’ levels, after being awarded four more months of cargo flights under a government scheme.
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New Zealand 787 engine inquiries closed after Rolls-Royce blade fix
New Zealand investigators have closed an inquiry into two incidents involving engine problems on Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787-9s operated by Air New Zealand. The country’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission states that the incidents involved fracture of intermediate-pressure turbine blades on Trent 1000 powerplants. Deterioration of these blades was one ...
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ATR plots path to low-carbon future in conjunction with shareholders
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is in discussions with its joint shareholders Airbus and Leonardo over plans to develop low-emission technologies on the aircraft and hopes by early 2021 to have identified a future strategy.
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Opinion
‘Antifragile’ airlines have the edge
Carriers seeking a strong recovery from coronavirus should focus on how adversity can drive change for the better, writes Shashank Nigam of airline marketing specialist SimpliFlying
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Analysis
How many jobs are airlines cutting due to coronavirus?
Of the large airlines to have made announcements so far, most have implemented job cuts affecting significant proportions of their workforces.
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Wellington plans reciprocal transit agreements for repatriation
New Zealand will enter into reciprocal transit arrangements with a number of countries to make it easier for both citizens and foreigners to get home. The rapid closure of borders and tightening travel restrictions, along with the resulting decline in commercial airline flights has left many travellers struggling to ...
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In depth
Qantas tests limits of ultra-long-haul service
Project Sunrise could see flights of 19h-plus from New York and London to Sydney - if the aircraft, passengers and crew can take the strain
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Air NZ targets 30% reduction in workforce: CEO
Air New Zealand could reduce its workforce of 12,500 by up to 30%, as it works through the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak Chief executive Greg Foran says: ” Air New Zealand ’s well-placed to get through Covid-19. We’re a strong resilient business, we’ve got a good ...
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ANZ reviews schedules as government clamps down on travel
Air New Zealand is reviewing the impact of new measures from the country’s government intended to combat the spread of coronavirus. Under the directive every person entering New Zealand, excluding Pacific territories, will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days, a restriction which will be reviewed in 16 days’ ...
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Air NZ withdraws earnings guidance on coronavirus uncertainty
Air New Zealand is withdrawing its full-year earnings guidance for 2020 “due to increased uncertainty surrounding the duration and scale of the Covid-19 outbreak.” The carrier disclosed on 24 February target earnings before other significant items and taxation of NZ$300-350 million ($189-220 million) for financial year 2020, with ...
