Pacific carrier Air New Zealand (ANZ) is to bolster its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after signing a letter of intent to purchase eight 787-10s, plus options for a further 12 examples. The firm commitment is valued at $2.7bn at current…
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Air New Zealand (ANZ) is to start constructing the world’s largest single-span timber arch aircraft hangar at its Auckland base later this year. Dubbed Hangar 4, it will be large enough to house a widebody jet such as the airline’s…
Toulouse-based manufacturer ATR, and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement to explore the role of new propulsion technologies and “the future of the regional aircraft ecosystem” including hybrid aircraft. Under the partnership, the two firms will investigate the development…
The latest addition to the Air New Zealand fleet has touched down in Auckland for the first time. The A321neo, registered ZK-NNA (c/n 8496) landed just before 10.30pm local time following a mammoth ferry flight from the Airbus Delivery Centre…
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Air New Zealand has partnered with a local tech firm to explore ways of using 3D printing to manufacture metal aircraft parts. The Kiwi flag carrier is working with North Shore-based company, Zenith Tecnica, which specialises in the design and…
Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Qantas have agreed plans for a reciprocal codeshare agreement that will leverage the strengths of both carriers’ domestic networks. This, the airlines say, will making travelling within Australia and New Zealand much easier for customers. …
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has been forced to wet-lease two aircraft to help it maintain its timetable during the unscheduled maintenance of several Rolls-Royce engines belonging to its Boeing 787-9 fleet. It is chartering an Airbus A330 and A340 from…
Renowned for their entertaining and engaging safety videos, Air New Zealand (ANZ) has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for the carrier’s latest creation, Safety in Hollywood. Shot at Warner…
Boeing has completed the integration of its electronic logbook (ELB) to Air New Zealand’s (ANZ) 787 Dreamliner fleet.
October 2019The October 2019 issue of Airliner World is a KLM special. To celebrate the Dutch flag carrier’s 100th birthday, we turn back the clock to 1919 to chart the pioneering spirit of its founders who helped build one of the most enduring names in commercial aviation. We also chronicle the carrier’s introduction of jet aircraft and analyse the role Boeing 747 has played in developing its global network, before looking ahead and the bold steps KLM is taking towards a more sustainable future. Elsewhere, we’re on board one of the first Airbus A350-1000 flights with British Airways, as the carrier introduces Club Suite: its new Club World product. We’ve tried and tested the new aircraft and have given our verdict on the jet and discuss its importance for the wider BA brand. Other highlights include fascinating reports from both Antarctica and the Amazon, featuring a selection of rare aircraft and airports. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including low-cost travel to the Middle East from Gatwick, a first taste of Air Canada’s A220-300 and Iran Air receiving vital spares for its ATR fleet. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.
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