Air New Zealand has taken redelivery of its first retrofitted Boeing B787-9, identified by serial number 37964, after a six-month cabin upgrade program carried out in Singapore. This marks the airline’s first completed retrofit under its multi-year widebody refurbishment strategy.
Air New Zealand has projected its earnings before taxation for fiscal year 2025 to fall within the range of $88 million to $112 million, a forecast that includes $20–24 million in expected compensation for aircraft that have been grounded. The airline disclosed that 11 aircraft remain grounded, primarily due to global supply chain challenges and delays in maintenance cycles.
British Airways and Qatar Airways have received a five-year extension from the New Zealand government on their existing joint business agreement (JBA), reinforcing the strategic cooperation between the UK and Qatari flag carriers on flights to and from New Zealand. In a significant expansion of the agreement, Iberia—the national airline of Spain—has also been officially included in the refreshed deal.
Air New Zealand and Air India have entered into a new codeshare partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring the feasibility of establishing direct flights between India and New Zealand.
Chisholm Enterprises, headquartered in Bahrain, has confirmed its intention to expand its fleet of Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters) in 2025. This growth strategy includes the addition of two or three aircraft specifically for its subsidiary, Texel Air Australasia, based in New Zealand.
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have announced the resumption of their codeshare partnership, initially covering Trans-Tasman routes. The partnership will begin on December 9, 2024, with flights operating under VA-coded flight numbers.
Turkish Airlines is preparing to operate a specially configured subfleet of Airbus A350-1000s for long-haul services to Australia, signaling a significant expansion in its global route network. The airline is also considering New Zealand as a future destination, reflecting its ambitious growth strategy.
Hawaiian Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Honolulu (HNL) and Auckland (AKL), offering direct flights with its Airbus A330 aircraft. This service will run until April 30, 2025, catering to peak travel demand between Hawaii and New Zealand.
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have welcomed the decision by the New Zealand Associate Minister of Transport to extend the authorization of their joint venture alliance for an additional five years. This extension allows both airlines to continue their cooperative efforts in enhancing connectivity and service options between New Zealand and Hong Kong. The renewed alliance aims to maintain and strengthen the…
Texel Air Australasia, a New Zealand-based cargo airline, has received certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand for Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) 120 flights with its Boeing 737-800BCF. This certification allows Texel Air Australasia to operate with extended range capabilities, enhancing the airline’s ability to conduct longer-distance flights with the…
