‘We want to win on sleep.’ Air New Zealand’s new CEO talks strategy
When even your closest neighbor is several hours’ flight away, concepts such as air connectivity and passenger experience…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros17 JulAir New Zealand — page 2
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page 2 of 2AeroTime•Miquel Ros17 Jul
Air New Zealand pulls back the curtain on new cabin design for Boeing 777s
Air New Zealand has unveiled details of its new cabin upgrades being undertaken across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The upgrade programme will see the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with […]
Air New Zealand shares first look at new Boeing 777-300ER cabin designs
Air New Zealand has released the first details of a major cabin upgrade coming to its Boeing 777-300ER…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim15 Jul
Surprise: Air New Zealand Unveils New Business Class For Boeing 777 Fleet
Air New Zealand has just unveiled plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 777 with new business class seats starting in 2027. However, these won’t be the same new business class seats that are currently being installed on the Boeing 787 fleet… and that’s probably a good thing?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 Jul
Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan
With the groundings behind him and fuel falling, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar loses many of the excuses. The three-pillar reset now has to deliver on its own.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat5 Jul
Air New Zealand Returns Final Dreamliner from Storage in Major Fleet Milestone
Air New Zealand has welcomed back its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, marking a major milestone in its struggle against engine issues and supply chain challenges.
AviationSource News•Len Varley5 Jul
Air New Zealand’s final 787-9 Dreamliner returns from long-term storage
Air New Zealand is celebrating a major milestone as its last remaining Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has returned from…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux3 Jul
Flight Review: Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo 'The Works’ Class From Christchurch To Sydney
A family of three, including a child, embarked on an early morning flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 'The Works' class.
Air New Zealand A321 Touches Down Before Aborting In Wind Shear Go-Around
The Airbus A321neo had its tires briefly touch the ground at Wellington Airport before wind shear forced the plane to abort its landing.
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Passengers Left Stranded by Air New Zealand Grounding
Passengers could be left for days without their luggage, after an Air New Zealand flight was stranded at Christchurch Airport (CHC) on Sunday, June 21. The plane was unable to take-off after its landing gear sunk into a muddy shoulder at the side of the airport’s taxiway. The jet was eventually retrieved on Monday, June […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack22 Jun
Air New Zealand’s Tech-Savvy CEO on AI and the Limits of the Machine
An AI-powered airline is a fine ambition – but it won't touch the fuel price, the grounded engines, or the weak Kiwi dollar doing the real damage. Ravishankar's edge is that he seems to know it.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith19 Jun
Singapore Airlines and Its Air India Dilemma
Singapore Airlines has a bad habit: buying into troubled airlines. Virgin Australia, Ansett, Air New Zealand — the list of regrettable investments is long. Now, its 25% stake in Air India is turning into perhaps the most painful bet yet. The timing couldn’t be worse. Even as Singapore Airlines itself benefits from booming premium demand and travelers rerouting through Changi instead of the Gulf, Air India is hemorrhaging money. Can SIA turn the investment around? We take a closer look in this week’s feature story.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat18 May