Air New Zealand Skynest: 787-9 Bunk Beds Debut in November
Air New Zealand will launch its $495 Skynest economy-class bunk beds on the 17-hour Auckland to New York route this November.
May 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Air New Zealand Adds 3 Christchurch International Routes
Air New Zealand will launch three direct international routes from Christchurch using its returning Boeing 787s, boosting South Island connectivity.
May 20, 20265 min
Airlines
Air New Zealand Adds 3 New Routes From Christchurch
Air New Zealand will launch 3 new international routes from Christchurch to Asia and Australia starting in late 2026, boosting South Island connectivity.
May 20, 20265 min
Airlines
Air NZ NZ5145 Aborts Landing Due to Sky Lanterns
Air New Zealand flight NZ5145 aborted its landing at Tauranga and returned to Auckland after sky lanterns created an aviation safety hazard.
May 17, 20265 min
Safety
Air New Zealand Launches Skynest Lie-Flat Beds on Boeing 787-9s
Air New Zealand will introduce lie-flat Skynest bunk beds for economy passengers on its Boeing 787-9 fleet, with services starting in November 2026.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Technology
FAA Certifies Higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner
The FAA certified a higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 models, enabling airlines to operate longer routes or carry increased revenue payload.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Manufacturing
NZ Airlines Cut Flights Amid Jet Fuel Supply Chain Uncertainty
Air New Zealand is cancelling 1,100 flights due to soaring jet fuel costs, as NZ airlines seek assurance from the government over supply chain stability.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Business
FAA Certifies Boeing 787 MTOW Upgrade for Extended Range
The FAA has certified an MTOW increase for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, extending the 787-10's range by over 400 nautical miles for operators.
Mar 24, 20265 min
Regulatory
Air New Zealand 777 Diverts to Auckland on Fiji Flight After Technical Fault
An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER returned to Auckland due to an engineering issue, disrupting its daily service to Nadi, Fiji.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Safety
SAS Cancels 1,000 April 2026 Flights Amid Jet Fuel Price Surge
SAS canceled over 1,000 April 2026 flights after jet fuel prices doubled in 10 days due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Airlines Raise Fares as Mideast Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Spike
Airlines globally are raising ticket prices as a surge in jet fuel costs, driven by the Middle East conflict, severely impacts their operating margins.
Mar 12, 20266 min
Airlines