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Air New Zealand shifts focus to North America

Air New Zealand confirmed its strategy re-think announced last Spring and will concentrate more on the North American market. On October 23, the airline said it will open a new direct route from Auckland to New York Newark in 2020. ANZ will drop its...

Air New Zealand’s New York ambition

The recent Air New Zealand order for eight 787s had two twists that caught our attention. The first was the selection of GE to power these aircraft. The airline is like British Airways, Qantas and Cathay Pacific - they traditionally favor Rolls-Royce. Perhaps a...

ANZ deals Rolls-Royce blow with GEnx 787-10 choice

Rolls-Royce has been dealt a serious blow with the announcement by Air New Zealand on May 27 that it has selected the General Electric GEnx-1B to power its 8 Boeing 787-10s. Ahead of the deal announced on the airline’s investors day it had already been anticipated...

Air New Zealand’s Trent 1000 problem – pics

Recently two Air New Zealand flights using 787-9s had to return to Auckland after experiencing engine trouble. Here are two pictures of engine damage. More information here. It is not known what caused the damage. We understand certain parts have worn faster than...

Air New Zealand’s New York ambition

Air New Zealand’s New York ambition

May 30, 2019 | Air New Zealand

The recent Air New Zealand order for eight 787s had two twists that caught our attention. The first was the selection...

ANZ deals Rolls-Royce blow with GEnx 787-10 choice

ANZ deals Rolls-Royce blow with GEnx 787-10 choice

May 27, 2019 | Air New Zealand

Rolls-Royce has been dealt a serious blow with the announcement by Air New Zealand on May 27 that it has selected the...

Air New Zealand’s Trent 1000 problem – pics

Dec 14, 2017 | Air New Zealand, Boeing, Boeing 787

Recently two Air New Zealand flights using 787-9s had to return to Auckland after experiencing engine trouble. Here...

Boeing 787-9 Earns FAA, EASA Certification

Jun 16, 2014 | Air New Zealand, Boeing, Boeing 787

The Boeing 787-9 has been certified by the FAA and the EASA for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages...

The Impact of Government Closure on Aviation in the United States

Oct 3, 2013 | Aerospace, Air New Zealand, Airlines, Boeing

The US government is closed, but you wouldn’t know it by going to your local airport. TSA screeners are still...

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 for 787-9 certified

Sep 11, 2013 | Aerospace, Air New Zealand, Boeing, Engines, Rolls-Royce

Photo CC-BY-SA MilborneOne Rolls-Royce announced that EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has issued type...

Middle Earth Airlines?

Nov 7, 2012 | Air New Zealand, Airlines

Air New Zealand has produced a new air safety video using a Lord of the Rings theme. It is certainly different, and...