Air New Zealand unveiled the first of its brand new fuel-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft at the Paris Air Show overnight. Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the aircraft, which features 2.4 metre high curved wing tip devices known as Sharklets that increase fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Ten of the Sharklet equipped [...]
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Safe Air Announces Review
Blenheim based aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul business, Safe Air, has entered into consultation with staff over a proposed restructure of the business. Since 2005, Safe Air has been supporting the significant upgrades of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s C-130 Hercules and P3 Orion aircraft fleets. As these programmes are concluded over the coming [...]
Air New Zealand Agrees Settlement of Cargo Proceedings
The High Court today approved the settlement agreement between Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Commerce Commission which resolves long standing proceedings brought by the Commission against a number of airlines in 2008. The settlement avoids further protracted and costly litigation. The proceedings alleged agreements in relation to fuel and security surcharges on air [...]
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand Enter Into New $20 Million Partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at more than $20 million, in a one year partnership to undertake joint marketing activity promoting travel to New Zealand in selected international markets. The investment represents an increase in planned joint marketing spend of around 80 per cent compared [...]
Air New Zealand Safety Video Wins Digital Award
Hobbits have proven a winning formula for Air New Zealand with the airline’s Hobbit-themed ‘An Unexpected Briefing’ safety video announced as a winner at the Digital Innovation Asia Awards. The awards, which recognise innovative, performance-oriented digital innovations in the Pacific Asia travel and tourism industry, were announced in Bangkok overnight. The safety video which was [...]
Air New Zealand Increases Capacity Between Wellington and Queenstown
Air New Zealand has reaffirmed its commitment to domestic New Zealand with the announcement today that it will be increasing capacity between Wellington and Queenstown this winter ski season. From July through until mid October, the airline will be offering 44% more seats a week between the capital and Queenstown. Much of this extra capacity [...]
Air New Zealand Confirms Uniform Policy
Air New Zealand has confirmed its existing policy in relation to uniformed staff in customer facing roles being unable to display visible tattoos. Cultural Development Manager Andrew Baker says Air New Zealand carries more than five million customers internationally each year and it’s important that customers feel as comfortable as possible when flying with us. [...]
Air New Zealand increases interest in Virgin Australia to 22.99%
Air New Zealand has entered into an agreement to acquire a further 3% of the shares of Virgin Australia, taking its interest to 22.99%. The agreement is subject to customary Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) conditions and Air New Zealand has filed the required Substantial Shareholder Notice. Air [...]
