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Air New Zealand expands fleet with two new A321neo aircraft

Air New Zealand expands fleet with two new A321neo aircraft
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Dame Therese Walsh DNZM, BCA, FCA Chair Independent Non-Executive Director (Appointed 1 May 2016) | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is set to expand its fleet with the arrival of two new A321neo aircraft, each covering a distance of 19,342 kilometers from the Airbus facility in Hamburg to Auckland. The journey includes stopovers in Muscat, Kuala Lumpur, and Cairns.

These A321neo aircraft are designed for routes to Australia and the Pacific islands, accommodating 214 passengers. They represent an advancement in narrowbody jet technology, enhancing efficiency and capacity within Air New Zealand's operations.

The introduction of these aircraft follows closely after the deployment of newly retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliners and a new jet service connecting Hamilton and Christchurch. This expansion reflects Air New Zealand's ongoing commitment to investing in its network.

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Jeremy O'Brien, Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer, stated that these new additions demonstrate continued progress for the airline. "These new A321neo are a clear sign we're investing for the future – boosting our international network and delivering more choice for customers. It's about doing what we do best: connecting Kiwi to the world and bringing visitors to our shores."

The first A321neo is scheduled to begin service shortly, with the second expected in a few months. Together, they will add approximately 70,000 seats annually to Air New Zealand's network.

Plane spotters can look forward to seeing the first aircraft arrive at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, June 4th. The second aircraft is anticipated later in June. These additions bring Air New Zealand's internationally configured A321neo fleet to nine.

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