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Rendering of Air New Zealand aircraft fitted with Starlink phased array antenna

Air New Zealand commences trial of Starlink inflight Wi-Fi

Air New Zealand has launched a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink inflight connectivity service as it assesses whether to bring the Ku-band Lo... Continue Reading

Overhead view of Business Premier Luxe seat on the 787-9 Dreamliner.

Press Release: Air New Zealand unveils redesigned 787-9 interior

In what is a proud moment in the 85-year history of Air New Zealand, from Wednesday 7 May, customers will be able to book seats on the airli... Continue Reading

Overhead view of Air New Zealand Business Premier Luxe seat

Press Release: Air New Zealand’s first retrofitted 787 touches down

18 months of research. 2,500 hours of customer testing. 184 days in Singapore. One exceptional new onboard experience. Air New Zealand’... Continue Reading

A close up of the Starlink antenna installed on the ATR 72-600 turboprop.

Starlink takes flight on ATR 72-600 turboprop as ANZ preps for trial

Air New Zealand is a step closer to bringing SpaceX’s Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-supported Starlink inflight connectivity... Continue Reading

A woman snapped photos of the marvelous display on the overhead bins.

Air New Zealand’s Christmas cabin highlights power of projection

Aircraft cabin projection technology might finally be coming into its own. While the tech has been showcased at the massive Aircraft Interio... Continue Reading

The business class porting of the Air New Zealand 787 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer

Air New Zealand trainer prepares crew for new 787 cabin products

As Air New Zealand prepares to introduce new seats aboard its Boeing 787-9 twinjets — including its new Business Premier inward-facing herri... Continue Reading

Skynest monument features six sleeping berths in a triple bunk.

Air New Zealand Skynest debut: delayed but definitely not forgotten

Air New Zealand’s planned debut of Skynest stacked sleeping berths in ultra-long-haul economy class is delayed, but management expects the f... Continue Reading

The new cabins of 2024 — and what they will tell us about aviation

Business and first class remain the linchpin of most full service airlines’ revenues, and 2024 looks set to offer a fascinating mixture of n... Continue Reading

Air New Zealand ATR-72 taking off in front of a mountain view.

Press Release: Air New Zealand to trial Starlink for domestic fleet

In a step toward transforming the way we travel in Aotearoa, Air New Zealand is working with the revolutionary satellite internet service pr... Continue Reading

Air New Zealand Premium Economy class section is bathed in purple lighting. An overhead compartment is open and seat back screens are playing a variety of entertainment.

Press Release: Air New Zealand kicks off live TV on board

Sports fans flying with Air New Zealand will soon be able to cheer on their favourite team from 33,000 feet as the airline introduces live T... Continue Reading

All of the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards, CCA, pose for a photo with their trophies on the red carpet

Press Release: Crystal Cabin Awards 2023 winners announced

At a gala dinner at Hamburg’s prestigious Chambers of Commerce, the Crystal Cabin Awards Association has awarded its coveted trophies for in... Continue Reading

Air NZ Skynest is pictured. Six stacked bunks (three on either side of the capsule).

Economy Skynest pricing: ANZ mulls $400-$600 for a 4-hour nap

Ask any economy class passenger whether they want more space, nicer meals, better service, improved passenger experience — even sleep pods l... Continue Reading

ZeroAvia Do228 first regional flight with hydrogen.

Regional flights powered by hydrogen edge closer to launch

Commercial hydrogen-powered regional flights could soon be taking off as developments at start-ups seeking to make history in this space con... Continue Reading

An ATR aircraft is pictured in Air New Zealand livery

Press Release: ATR and Air New Zealand to accelerate decarbonisation

World’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, and leading New Zealand carrier Air New Zealand, today announced they are deepening t... Continue Reading

Business plus seat on an aircraft. The seat is in grey and beige tones with soft blue lighting coloring the scene, and wood trim adding accent.

Business-plus front-row seats: where we are and where we’re going

As more and more airlines unveil new business-plus front-row seats, the dynamics of how they’re designing, marketing and selling these trave... Continue Reading